Two Step Round The Christmas Tree - Derek Ryan

Two Step Round The Christmas Tree

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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
https://open.spotify.com/track/1asSHfEvV6DuF5iuW33GOs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXiEnsPRQTw
Worked out on request for aveleenenet, musicshop-owner, from Zachary, United States of
America.
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ATTENTION: All chords for 2 beats (Two-Step) OR count the *
 
[Intro] (Violin)
| G | G | G | D |
| D | D | D | G |
| G | G | G | D |
| D | D | D | G |
 
[Verse 1]
G G
There's a wondrous sight and a joyful sound
G D
every Christmas Eve in a western town,
D D D G
gather up the kids, all the friends and family.
G G
'Cause the holly's hung and the candle's bright,
G D
their tuning up the fiddle's on a moonlit night,
D D D G
roll back the rug so we can two-step 'round the Christmas tree.
 
[Interlude]
| D | D | D | G |
 
[Verse 2]
G G
There's a jolly man in a bright red suit.
G D
Did you ever see a Santa in cowboy boots?
D D D G
Twirling 'cross the floor, spurs a-jingling merrily.
G G
As they sing those carols, soft and low,
G D
we'll all be shouting out "Cotton-eyed Joe".
D D D G
Roll back the rug so we can two-step 'round the Christmas Tree.
 
[Chorus]
C G D7 G
Waiting 'neath the mistletoe you'll never get a kiss,
B7 Em A7 D
I never move that slow, there's too much I could miss.
G G G D
'Cause a western guy can't be still and a silent night is not for me.
D D D G
Roll back the rug so we can two-step 'round the Christmas Tree.
 
[Interlude] (Electric Guitar)
| G | G | G | D |
| D | D | D | G |
 
[Verse 3]
G G G D
Red bandanas, kelly green, silver buckles on new blue jeans,
D D D G
shuffling round the room to a Yuletide melody.
G G G D
I'm gonna be ready when Santa comes but I'm gonna be dancing till he does.
D D D G
Roll back the rug so we can two-step 'round the Christmas Tree.
 
[Chorus]
C G D7 G
Waiting 'neath the mistletoe you'll never get a kiss,
B7 Em A7 D
I never move that slow, there's too much I could miss.
G G G D
'Cause a western guy can't be still and a silent night is not for me.
D D D G
Roll back the rug so we can two-step 'round the Christmas Tree.
 
[Interlude] (Violon)
| G | G | G | D |
| D | D | D | G |
 
[End-Chorus]
C G D7 G
Waiting 'neath the mistletoe you'll never get a kiss,
B7 Em A7 D
I never move that slow, there's too much I could miss.
G G G D
'Cause a western guy can't be still and a silent night is not for me.
D D D G
Roll back the rug so we can two-step 'round the Christmas Tree.
D D D G
Roll back the rug so we can two-step 'round the Christmas Tree.
 
[Outro 1] (Violin)
| G | G | G | D |
| D | D | D | G |
 
[Outro 2] (Accordeon)
| G | G | G | D |
| D | D | D | G* D* G* ||

How to play Two Step Round The Christmas Tree

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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