Capo 1st fret
Standard (EADGBE)
Chorus 1
Post Chorus 1:
Bell: Idle
Verse 1
A|-7--- (All this until chorus)
Chorus 2
Post Chorus 2:
Bell: Idle
Verse 2
Bell: Idle
Aj: Same as Aly
(Repeat Chorus 2 and Pre Chorus 1 twice)
Bridge
Chorus 3
Interlude
Chorus 4
Repeat Interlude for both Aj and Bell, except Aly on this one
Lyrics:
Chorus 1
It's the greatest time of year, and it's here
Help me celebrate it
With everybody here, friends so dear
Let me simply state it
It's our favorite way, to spend the holiday
Yeah
Post Chorus: E--A9--C#m--B
Verse 1
There's a special kind of feeling in the air
It only happens at this time of year
When everyone is filled with love and cheer
'Cause that's what matters
Pretty paper boxes tied with bows
Walking in the sun or in the snow
We can feel the excitement growing, knowing
Chorus 2
It's the greatest time of year, and it's here
Help me celebrate it
With everybody here, friends so dear
Let me simply state it
Joy to the world and everyone
Lift up your hearts and feel the love
It's our favorite way, to spend the holiday
Yeah
Post Chorus 2: E--A9(hold)
Verse 2
We can get all cozy by the fire
Turn the music up a little higher
I don't think that I could ever tire
Of being together
Decorate the tree, hang mistletoe
And stand by me
It's a picture perfect moment captured
Memories that we'll have after
(Repeat Chorus 2 and Post chorus 1 twice)
Bridge
(Fast palm mute)
It's the greatest time (Greatest time of year)
It's time to celebrate it (Now it's our favourite time)
Chorus 3
It's the greatest time of year, and it's here
Help me celebrate it
With everybody here, friends so dear
Let me simply state it
Joy to the world Joy to the world
Joy to the world
It's the greatest time of year
It's the greatest time
(Repeat Chorus 2 using these chorus 3 chords until fade out)
2. Joy To The World
Chords used:
Intro
Heaven and nature
Verse 1
Joy to the World, the Lord has come! Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing
Verse 2
Joy to the World, the Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy
Interlude
Chorus
Heaven sings and He brings
All these best things to this world
And we pray, and we say
Verse 3
He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love
And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love
(Repeat Verse 1 except last word)
Outro
sing
(Repeat Intro twice end in G let ring)
3. We Three Kings
Chords used:
Intro
Am--Em--Am (x2)
Verse 1
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain Following yonder star
Born a baby on Bethlehem's plain Gold we bring to crown Him again
King forever, ceasing never Over us all to rein
Chorus
Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light
Verse 2
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh
Pray'r and praising, all men raising Worship Him, God on high
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge
yeahhh
Aj: ------ then ------
Heaven sings hallelujah
Verse 3
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes of life of gathering gloom
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying Sealed in the stone-cold tomb
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro
Aj: Am--Em-Am(let ring)
4. The First Noel
Chords used:
Intro
Dsus4--D (x4)
Verse 1
The First Noel, the Angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they may keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
Chorus
Verse 2
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the East beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both da-ay and night
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 3
Then entered in those Wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and fran--kincense.
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro
5. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Chords used:
Intro
Am--Em (x4)
Verse 1
God rest ye merry gentlemen Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Saviour Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power When we were gone astray
Chorus
O tidings of comfort and joy Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
(Repeat Intro but twice only instead of four times)
Verse 2
From God our Heavenly Father A blessed Angel came
And unto certain Shepherds Brought tidings of the same
How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by Name
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge
x5 this bar x2 this bar
Verse 3
And when they came to Bethlehem Where our dear Saviour lay
They found Him in a manger, Where oxen feed on hay
His Mother Mary kneeling down Unto the Lord did pray.
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 4
Now to the Lord sing praises All you within this place
And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace
This holy tide of Christmas All other doth deface
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro
comfort and joy, comfort and joy, comfort and joy
C--E--Am(Let Ring)
Comfort and joy
6. Silent Night
Chords used:
Intro
Verse 1
Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright
x4 x2 x2
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild
x2 x2
x2
Verse 2
(Same riffs as verse 1)
Silent night, holy night Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy bi--rth Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Bridge
Piano solo
Verse 3
(Same riffs as verse 1)
Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujiah!
Christ, the Saviour is bo---rn, Christ, the Saviour is born
7. I'll Be Home For Christmas
Chords used: (drop D only)
/ - x143xx
Intro
I'm dreaming tonight Of a place I love Even more than I usually do
then
Chorus
I'll be home for Christmas You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe And presents under the tree
Christmas Eve will find me Where the love-light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams
Bridge
The best part to hear the 2 siblings plucking!!! It's showtime!!!
Even more than I usually do
Ooh I promise you
(Repeat Chorus except last line)
Outro
B Bm Bbm D#7 G#m C# F#/Bb-A7-G#m-C#sus4-c#--F#(let ring)
I'll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams
8. Let It Snow
Intro
D-DM7--Bm---Em--A-A7 (x2)
Verse 1
Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've bought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Chorus
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
Verse 2
The fire is slowly dying
And the deer was still good-bying
But as long as you love me so
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Solo
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro
Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Let it snow, snow, snow!
9. Deck The Halls
Chords used: Drop D only
- x133xx or 888xxx
Intro
Verse 1
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la
Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la
Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la
(Repeat Intro but twice only)
Verse 2
See the blazing Yule before us, Fa la la la la, la la la la
Strike the harp and join the chorus. Fa la la la la, la la la la
Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la, la la la, la la la
While I tell of Yule tide treasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la
Chorus
All these stars have come out to shine so bright
On this Christmas night (Christmas night)
We can share this special night So
Verse 3
Modulatd from Bb to C
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la
Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la
Sing we joyous, all together, Fa la la la la, la la la la
Hold the noise for gets my letter Fa la la la la, la la la la
Outro
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
10. Little Drummer Boy
Chords used:
Intro
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
|-8(x16)-3(x16)-5(x16)-1(x16---| (x2)
|-8(x16)-3(x16)-5(x16)-1(x16)--|
|-8(x16)-3(x16)-5(x16)-1(x16)--|
Verse 1
Come, they told me, parum pum pum pum, A new born King to see, parum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring, parum pum pum pum, To lay before the King, parum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum So to honour Him, parum pum pum pum, When we come
x2
Verse 2
Modulated from Bb to B
Little baby, parum pum pum pum, I am a poor boy too , parum pum pum pum
I have no gifts to bring, parum pum pum pum, That's fit to give the King, parum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum. Shall I play for you, parum pum pum pum (shall i) On my drum?
x2
Verse 3
Modulated from B to C
Mary nodded parum pum pum pum, The Ox and Lamb kept time, parum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him, parum pum pum pum, I played my best for Him, parum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum. Then He smiled at me, parum pum pum pum, Me and my drum
x2
Outro
C----C7---C
x x x
11. Not This Year
Chords used: Drop D only
- x13331 or 888xxx
- x03xxx or 787xxx
Intro
Aly: Idle
Verse 1
Aly is still idle here
This Christmas card is so contrived A mannequin looks more alive
|-1(x16)-5(x16)-5(x16)-3(x16)--|
|-1(x16)-3(x16)-5(x16)-1(x16)--|
D|-1(x16)--------5(x16)------------------|
Haven't meant a word I've written here The page is full not one thing sincere
Chorus
I can't, I can't I can't, I can't take it This is the time to smile, I can't fake it
Please allow me the chance now To break it down
Post Chorus:
It's not snow, It's rain coming down And the lights are cool But they burn out
And I can't pull off the cheer Not this year Not this year Not this year
Verse 2
Aj is only palm mute here, Aly will enter
When I look into the mirror No happiness is present here
Not supposed to whine, Not supposed to cry Try to hold it in, but not this time
(Repeat Chorus and Post Chorus, except change the last Cm chord to D#)
Bridge
Don't know, don't know If you can hear me
I will, I will Speak louder for you
No more whispering Are you listening I am pleading I am pleading
(Repeat Chorus and Post Chorus, except change the last Cm chord to D#)
Interlude
Aj: Cm7--Gm--Bb (x2)
End on Bb
12. Jingle Bell Rock
Chords used: (Drop D only)
B6 - 9-11-9-x-x-x
/ - 898xxx
Intro
Fast pressing of keys
then: A--AM7--A6-AM7
Verse 1
Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock Jingle Bells swing and Jingle Bells ring
Snowing, and blowing up bushels of fun Now the Jingle hop has begun
Verse 2
Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock Jingle Bells chime in Jingle Bell time
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air
Chorus
What a bright time, it's the right time To rock the night away
Jingle Bell time is a swell time To go riding in a one-horse sleigh
Verse 3
Giddy up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock
Mix and a mingle to a jinglin' beat That's the Jingle Bell rock
A AM7 A6 AM7 (while Aly and Aj repeats intro)
Jing rock, jing rock, yeah, jing rock, jing rock (x2)
Interlude
very fast
Aj: A-AM7-A6-A--A6-F#-Bm-E7--Bm-E7-Bm-E7-Bm---E7
(Repeat Verse 2)
(Repeat Chorus)
(Repeat Verse 3 except last line)
That's the Jingle Bell, That's the Jingle Bell
That's the Jingle Bell, That's the Jingle Bell rock
Jing rock, jing rock, yeah, jing rock, jing rock (x2)
(The jingle bell rock That's the jingle bell rock Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell)
Intro
modulated from A to B
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year
Aly: How's that for a Christmas song?
13. Rocking Around Christmas Tree
Key:
Chords used:
A - 577655 or x02220
- x04220 or x02222
E - 022100 or x799xx
E7 - 020100 or 022130
F#m - 244222 or x-9-11-11-x-x-------------------|
/ - 143xxx or x-8-11-10-x-x-|
Intro
Verse 1
Rocking around the Christmas Tree
at the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop
Verse 2
Rocking around the Christmas Tree
Let the Christmas Spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
and we'll do some caroling
Chorus
You will get a sentimental feeling
when you hear voices singing
Let's be jolly Deck the
halls with boughs of hol-ly
Verse 3
Rocking around the Christmas Tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone's dancing merrily
In a new old fashioned way
Guitar solo
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 4
Rocking around the Christmas Tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone's dancing merrily
way
rocking rocking round a rocking rocking
rocking rocking round a christmas tree
rocking rocking round a rocking rocking
rocking rocking round a christmas tree
14. Winter Wonderland
Key: , and
Chords used:
Intro
Over the ground
Like a man till its white
A heavens of diamonds
shines out through the night
2 hearts are beatings
in spite of chill in
the winter
ohhh the winter helix
Verse 1
Sleigh bells ring
are you listening
in the lane
snow is glistening
A beautiful sight
we're happy tonight
walking in a winter wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird
here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song
as we go along
walking in a winter wonderland
Chorus
In the meadow we can build a snowman
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
we'll say: No man, no man
But you can do the job
when you're in town oh yeah
Verse 2
Later on
we'll conspire
as we dream by the fire
To face unafraid
the plans that we've made
walking in a winter wonderland
Interlude
Do Verses chords
Verse 3
love knows no season
love knows no crime
romance can blast on
any of time
here in the open
walking and hoping
together together
together together
Verse 4
Later on
we'll conspire
as we dream by the fire
A beautiful sight
we're happy tonight
walking in a winter wonderland
A beautiful sight
we're happy tonight
walking in a winter wonderland
mery christmas
15. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Key:
Chords used:
Intro
-Ebsus-- x4
Chorus 1
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year
Verse 1
Good tidings we bring
to you your kin
Good tidings for Christmas
and a Happy New Year
We all know that santa's coming
We all know that santa's coming
We all know that santa's coming
and soon he'll be here
Verse 2
Good tidings we bring
to you your kin
Good tidings for Christmas
and a Happy New Year
Chorus 2
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
And a Haaaaaapy New Year
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