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Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

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JGolly old St. ND7icholas, lEmean your ear this wBmay
DCon’t you tell a sGingle soul, wDhat I’m going to sD7ay
ChrGistmas Eve is cDoming soon, Emnow, you dear old mBman
WhCisper what you’ll bGring to me, tD7ell me if you cGan
WGhen the clock is stD7riking twelve, wEmhen I'm fast asBmleep
DCown the chimney bGroad and black, wDith your pack you'll crD7eep
AGll the stockings yDou will find, hEmanging in a Bmrow
MCine will be the shGortest one, yD7ou'll be sure to knGow
JGohnny wants a pD7air of skates, SEmusy wants a sBmled
NCellie wants a pGicture book, yDellow, blue and D7red
NGow I think I'll lDeave to you, wEmhat to give the Bmrest
ChCoose for me, dear SGanta Claus, yD7ou will know the bGest

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Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

by Misc Christmas

Lyrics & chords · Original key

G D7 Em Bm

Jolly old St. Nicholas, lean your ear this way

C G D D7

Don’t you tell a single soul, what I’m going to say

G D Em Bm

Christmas Eve is coming soon, now, you dear old man

C G D7 G

Whisper what you’ll bring to me, tell me if you can

G D7 Em Bm

When the clock is striking twelve, when I'm fast asleep

C G D D7

Down the chimney broad and black, with your pack you'll creep

G D Em Bm

All the stockings you will find, hanging in a row

C G D7 G

Mine will be the shortest one, you'll be sure to know

G D7 Em Bm

Johnny wants a pair of skates, Susy wants a sled

C G D D7

Nellie wants a picture book, yellow, blue and red

G D Em Bm

Now I think I'll leave to you, what to give the rest

C G D7 G

Choose for me, dear Santa Claus, you will know the best

About Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Chords by Misc Christmas

Learn how to play Jolly Old Saint Nicholas by Misc Christmas with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas chords”, “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas guitar chords”, or “Misc Christmas Jolly Old Saint Nicholas chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Jolly Old Saint Nicholas chords and for experienced players who want accurate Jolly Old Saint Nicholas lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D7, Em, Bm, C, D.

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What key is "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" in?

The chords for "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" show the original chord names (including G, D7, Em, Bm, C, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.