This Must Be Christmas
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Intro F C
[Verso 1]
F
It was cold in the night
Dm
On a long and dark December
Gm7 C
And I'm drinkin' in the local bar alone
F
There's a man singin' out
Dm
Singin' words I can't remember
Gm7 C
Something 'bout a tale of old New York
[Pré-Refrão]
Gm7 C
Pour another whiskey for the road
Gm7
'Cause that's the only
C
Spirit that I know
[Refrão]
F Dm
Singin' oh, this must be Christmas
Gm7
'Cause I'm sick of the songs
That the radio plays
C
But I'm drinkin'
And singin' along anyways
F Dm
Singin' oh, this must be Christmas
Gm7
'Cause there's only so much
That my body can take
C
But I'm drinkin'
And singin' along anyways
[Ponte]
F
Singin' oh, oh-oh
Dm
Ooh, oh-oh
Gm7
Oooh, oh-oh
C
Mmm
[Verso 2]
F
Had a fight with some guy
Dm
'Cause he said I kissed his sister
Gm7
Might have done
C
I guess we'll never know
[Pré-Refrão]
Gm7 C
So pour another whiskey for the road
Gm7
'Cause that's the only
C
Spirit that I know
[Refrão]
F Dm
Singin' oh, this must be Christmas
Gm7
'Cause I'm sick of the songs
That the radio plays
C
But I'm drinkin'
And singin' along anyways
F Dm
Singin' oh, this must be Christmas
Gm7
'Cause there's only so much
That my body can take
C
But I'm drinkin'
And singin' along anyways
[Ponte]
F
Singin' oh, oh-oh
Dm
Oooh, oh-oh
Gm7
Oooh, oh-oh
C
Mmm
B2
Singin' oh, oh-oh
C
Oooh, oh-oh
F
Oooh, oh-oh
Dm
Mmm
[Pré-Refrão]
Gm7 C
So pour another whiskey for the road
Gm7
'Cause that's the only
C
Spirit that I know
F
Oh
Final Dm Gm7 C F
How to play This Must Be Christmas
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.