White christmas
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VERSE (INTRO):
Am D7 G
The sun is shining, the grass is green
D7 C D7 G
The orange and palm trees sway
Am D7 Bm Em
There's never been such a day
Am D7 G
In Beverley Hills, L. A.
Cm D7 C D7 G
.. But it's De-cember the twen-ty-fourth
Em F#7 E F#7 Bm Am C D7
.. And I am longing to be up north
MAIN SONG:
G Am D
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
C D7 G
just like the ones I used to know
G C Cm
Where the tree tops glisten and children listen
G Am D7
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
G Am D
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
C D7 G
with every Christmas card I write
C Cm
May your days be merry and bright
G Em C D7 G Am D7
And may all your Christmas-es be white
REPEAT, then finish with:
G Em C D7 G
And may all your Christmas-es be white
Irving Berlin,
1941
How to play White 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 Am. 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.