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Joel The Lump Of Coal

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The Killers - Joel, The Lump Of Coal feat. Jimmy Kimmel
Flat tune     A/C#= x4222x    B7/D#= xx1202    D/F#= 20023x
 E/G#= 422400  A#dim7= x12020   D7/C= x34x3x   A7= x02020
Verse 1
Some tDime ago, at A/C#Santa's place Bmup in the old North PAole
There lEmived a lump of Bmanthracite whose pEarents called him JAoel
JDoel, Joel, the lAump of coal Bmhappy as a lump can F#mbe
He jGust wants to keep SDanta warm and mGake the elves cozAy
But SDanta Claus had A/C#other plans for JBmoel one fateful dAay
"JEmoel, you're just the Bmlump I need come jEoin me on my slAeigh"
JDoel, Joel, the lAump of coal Bmheart leapt up with F#mjoy,
I'll sGoon be Santa's prDesent to a lGucky girl or bAoyB7/D#  
Bridge 
 We'll lEmaugh and play together Dand hAold each other tightG  
 SnDuggle under clean white shAeets when we gGo to sleep at nightD/F#  
 Then SEmanta's elves all laughed at Joel, D"you're Ain for a surpriseG  
 You're nDot a special Christmas gift Ayou're jGust a booby prizeD/F#  
 What kEmid would ever want you? DYou're fAilthy as can beG  
 NDow you have to go and live Awith Gone who's been naughty"
 "But DI make hGeat, E/G#poor Joel crAied and A#dim7electriBmcity"
 "You pollute the D7/Cair with CO2 and mA7ercury"
Verse 2
 JDoel, Joel, the lAump of coal fell dBmown upon his kF#mnees
 "I dGon't wanna live with a nDaughty kid don't mGake me, Santa, plAease"
 But SDanta laughed his A/C#jolly laugh,  "Ho, BmHo, you stupid lumpA  
 You're jEmust the thing to teBmach this brat that SEanta ain't no chAump"
 So Doff they flew and, beA/C#fore he knew JBmoel was in a sAack
 He crEmied and yelled to SBmanta Claus, "why dEon't we just go bAack?"
Bridge 
 And tEmhen came Christmas morningD  
 And, mAuch to Joel's surprise (Much to Joel'Gs surprise)
 He sDaw a boy with the saddest faceA  
 And tGears were in his eyes (Tears were D/F#in his eyes)
 He Empicked Joel up and held himD  
 And sAaid, "you can be my friend (Hey man, lGet's be friends)
 I woDuld've liked some presents bAut
 You're whGat Santa chose to send (Santa cD/F#hose to send)
 It's tEmrue, I've been a naughty boyD  
 And mAaybe that's a sin (Maybe thGat's a sin)
 If thDis is how Santa treats the kidsA, I'm jGust glad that I'm not him"
Verse 3
 JDoel, Joel, the lAump of coal kBmnew what he must F#mdo
 He said, "nGow I know the reDason why GI got sent to yAou
 Cause whDen a person hurtA/C#s inside it tBmurns him hard and cAruel
 But EmI know how to mBmake your pain intEo a precious jewelA"
 "So tDake me in your A/C#hand, young man and squBmeeze with all your mAight
 Let's tEmurn your pain and Bmanger into sEomething that shines brAight"
 Then JDoel, Joel, the lAump of coal he gBmave his life aF#mway
 Oh, Gone good naughty lDittle boy get a dGiamond on ChrAistmas dDay  
Outro  (D)      A|  Bm   F#m|   G    D|   G    A||D  

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Joel The Lump Of Coal

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The Killers - Joel, The Lump Of Coal feat. Jimmy Kimmel

A/C# B7/D# D/F#

Flat tune = x4222x = xx1202 = 20023x

E/G# A#dim7 D7/C A7

= 422400 = x12020 = x34x3x = x02020

Verse 1

D A/C# Bm A

Some time ago, at Santa's place up in the old North Pole

Em Bm E A

There lived a lump of anthracite whose parents called him Joel

D A Bm F#m

Joel, Joel, the lump of coal happy as a lump can be

G D G A

He just wants to keep Santa warm and make the elves cozy

D A/C# Bm A

But Santa Claus had other plans for Joel one fateful day

Em Bm E A

"Joel, you're just the lump I need come join me on my sleigh"

D A Bm F#m

Joel, Joel, the lump of coal heart leapt up with joy,

G D G A B7/D#

I'll soon be Santa's present to a lucky girl or boy

Bridge

Em D A G

We'll laugh and play together and hold each other tight

D A G D/F#

Snuggle under clean white sheets when we go to sleep at night

Em D A G

Then Santa's elves all laughed at Joel, "you're in for a surprise

D A G D/F#

You're not a special Christmas gift you're just a booby prize

Em D A G

What kid would ever want you? You're filthy as can be

D A G

Now you have to go and live with one who's been naughty"

D G E/G# A A#dim7 Bm

"But I make heat, poor Joel cried and electricity"

D7/C A7

"You pollute the air with CO2 and mercury"

Verse 2

D A Bm F#m

Joel, Joel, the lump of coal fell down upon his knees

G D G A

"I don't wanna live with a naughty kid don't make me, Santa, please"

D A/C# Bm A

But Santa laughed his jolly laugh, "Ho, Ho, you stupid lump

Em Bm E A

You're just the thing to teach this brat that Santa ain't no chump"

D A/C# Bm A

So off they flew and, before he knew Joel was in a sack

Em Bm E A

He cried and yelled to Santa Claus, "why don't we just go back?"

Bridge

Em D

And then came Christmas morning

A G

And, much to Joel's surprise (Much to Joel's surprise)

D A

He saw a boy with the saddest face

G D/F#

And tears were in his eyes (Tears were in his eyes)

Em D

He picked Joel up and held him

A G

And said, "you can be my friend (Hey man, let's be friends)

D A

I would've liked some presents but

G D/F#

You're what Santa chose to send (Santa chose to send)

Em D

It's true, I've been a naughty boy

A G

And maybe that's a sin (Maybe that's a sin)

D A G

If this is how Santa treats the kids, I'm just glad that I'm not him"

Verse 3

D A Bm F#m

Joel, Joel, the lump of coal knew what he must do

G D G A

He said, "now I know the reason why I got sent to you

D A/C# Bm A

Cause when a person hurts inside it turns him hard and cruel

Em Bm E A

But I know how to make your pain into a precious jewel"

D A/C# Bm A

"So take me in your hand, young man and squeeze with all your might

Em Bm E A

Let's turn your pain and anger into something that shines bright"

D A Bm F#m

Then Joel, Joel, the lump of coal he gave his life away

G D G A D

Oh, one good naughty little boy get a diamond on Christmas day

A Bm F#m G D G A D

Outro (D) | | | ||

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