Underneath The Tree
View chords used in this chart
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 3rd fret
(To play without a capo replace the chords above by Eb, Gm, Db, Fm, Abm, Bb, G, Cm & F)
C
You're here where you should be
Em
Snow is falling as the carolers sing
Bb
It just wasn't the same
Dm Fm G
Alone on Christmas day-ay
C
Presents, what a beautiful sight
Em
Don't mean a thing if you ain't holding me tight
Bb
You're all that I need
Dm Fm G
Underneath the tree-ee
C
Tonight
Em
I'm gonna hold you close
Dm
Make sure that you know
Fm G C
I was lost before you
Em
Christmas was cold and grey
Dm Fm G
Another holiday alone to celebrate
C Fm Em E Am
But then one day everything changed
D
You're all I need
(G)
Underneath the tree
C
You're here where you should be
Em
Snow is falling as the carolers sing
Bb
It just wasn't the same
Dm Fm G
Alone on Christmas day-ay
C
Presents, what a beautiful sight
Em
Don't mean a thing if you ain't holding me tight
Bb
You're all that I need
Dm Fm G
Underneath the tree-ee
C Em
I found what I was looking for
Dm
A love that's meant for me
Fm G C
A heart that's mine completely
Em
Knocked me right off my feet
Dm
And this year I will fall
Fm G
With no worries at all
C Fm Em E Am
'Cause you are near and everything's clear
D
You're all I need
(G)
Underneath the tree
C
You're here where you should be
Em
Snow is falling as the carolers sing
Bb
It just wasn't the same
Dm Fm G
Alone on Christmas day-ay
C
Presents, what a beautiful sight
Em
Don't mean a thing if you ain't holding me tight
Bb
You're all that I need
Dm Fm G
Underneath the tree-ee
C Em Bb Dm Fm G x 2
C Fm Em E Am
And then one day everything changed
D
You're all I need
(G)
Underneath the tree
C
You're here where you should be
Em
Snow is falling as the carolers sing
Bb
It just wasn't the same
Dm Fm G
Alone on Christmas day-ay
C
Presents, what a beautiful sight
Em
Don't mean a thing if you ain't holding me tight
Bb
You're all that I need
Dm Fm G
Underneath the tree-ee
C
Tonight
C Em Bb Dm Fm G x 2
End on C
How to play Underneath The Tree
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.