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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

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John Denver & The Muppets - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
From the album: A Christmas Together (1979)
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Capo 3
Intro:
G Em Am D7
 HGave yoursEmelf a mAmerry little ChrD7istmas
 GLet your hEmeart be lAmight D7  
 FrGom now Emon, our trAmoubles will be D7out of sB7ightE7  A7  D7  
 HGave yoursEmelf a mAmerry little ChrD7istmas
 GMake the YEmuletide gAmayD7  
 FrGom now Emon, our trAmoubles will be mB7iles awEmay G7  
 CHere were are as in Bmolden days
 Happy gAmolden days D7of yGmaj7ore
 EmFaithful frF#7iends who are dBmear to us
 Gather nD/Aear to us Emonce mAmoreD7  
 ThrGough the yEmears we Amall will be togD7ether
 GIf the FEmates allAmowD7  
 HGang a shEmining stAmar upon the hB7ighest bEmoughG7  
 So hCave yourself a mAmerry little ChrCistDmas nGow

The story behind the song

John Denver, an American country and folk singer, was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the 1970s. He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar, and his music often expressed his joy in nature and enthusiasm for music. "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" appears on the release "The Best of Christmas Pop, Vol. 2."

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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

by John Denver

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

John Denver & The Muppets - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

From the album: A Christmas Together (1979)

Comment for any corrections and please rate

Capo 3

Intro:

G Em Am D7

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

G Em Am D7

Let your heart be light

G Em Am D7 B7 E7 A7 D7

From now on, our troubles will be out of sight

G Em Am D7

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

G Em Am D7

Make the Yuletide gay

G Em Am B7 Em G7

From now on, our troubles will be miles away

C Bm

Here were are as in olden days

Am D7 Gmaj7

Happy golden days of yore

Em F#7 Bm

Faithful friends who are dear to us

D/A Em Am D7

Gather near to us once more

G Em Am D7

Through the years we all will be together

G Em Am D7

If the Fates allow

G Em Am B7 Em G7

Hang a shining star upon the highest bough

C Am C D G

So have yourself a merry little Christmas now

About Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Chords by John Denver

Learn how to play Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by John Denver with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas chords”, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas guitar chords”, or “John Denver Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 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 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas chords and for experienced players who want accurate Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, G, Em, Am, D7, B7.

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What key is "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" in?

The chords for "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" show the original chord names (including A, G, Em, Am, D7, B7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.