We Wish You A Merry Christmas
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CAPO: 2nd Fret
Intro: C F D G E F C G C
F
We wish you a merry Christmas
D G
We wish you a merry Christmas
E F
We wish you a merry Christmas
C G C
And a happy New Year
F
We want some figgy pudding
D G
We want some figgy pudding
E F
We want some figgy pudding
C G C
And a cup of good cheer
F
We won't go until we get some
D G
We won't go until we get some
E F
We won't go until we get some
C G C
So bring it right here
F Dm G
Once in a year it's not thought amiss
Am F D7 G
To visit our neighbours and sing out like this
C F Dm G
Our friendship and love, good neighbours, abound
Am F D7 G
And peace and good will the whole year around
C F Dm G
Pace, salude, friedmere, shalome
Am F D7 G
The words mean the same whatever your home
C F Dm G
Why can't we have Christmas the whole year around?
Am F D7 G
Why can't we have Christmas the whole year around?
C F
I wish you a merry Christmas
D G
Merry Chris, merry, merry Christmas
E F
We wish you a merry Christmas
C G C
And a happy New Year
OUTRO: F D G E F C G C
How to play We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.