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Hold On Christmas

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[Verse]
The Emcolder it gets outside
The Fmore it warms my soul
GChristmas is on my mind
I just Amgotta make it home
It Emwon't be long till I am singing
To the Frhythm of the Salvation Army bell ringing
But this Groad keeps going for miles and miles
Oh Amplease get me there on time
[Chorus]
CHold on GChristmas
AmI'm begging you please
CHold on GChristmas
AmChristmas wait for me
For meEm  F  G  Am  
[Verse]
Tell SEmanta to take his time
Don't Fbe in such a rush
Just Ggive me a chance
So I can Amget there before he does
I gotta Emsee my baby and hold her hand
While we're Fwatching It's A Wonderful Life again
It's the Gonly present I need right now
So Amplease could you help me out
[Chorus]
CHold on GChristmas
AmI'm begging you please
CHold on GChristmas
AmChristmas wait for me
For meEm  F  G  Am  
[Bridge]
Gifts beneath the Gtree
Kids pretend to Csleep
It's finally Christmas GEve
So keep the fire Cbright
Don't turn out the Glight
I'll be home toCnight
[Chorus]
CHold on GChristmas
AmI'm begging you please
CHold on GChristmas
AmChristmas wait for me
CHold on GChristmas
AmI'm begging you please
CHold on GChristmas
AmChristmas wait for meEm  F  G  Am  
AmChristmas wait for meEm  F  G  Am  
AmChristmas wait for meEm  F  G  Am  
N.C.
For me

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Hold On Christmas

by MercyMe

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[Verse]

The colder it gets outside

The more it warms my soul

Christmas is on my mind

I just gotta make it home

It won't be long till I am singing

To the rhythm of the Salvation Army bell ringing

But this road keeps going for miles and miles

Oh please get me there on time

[Chorus]

C G

Hold on Christmas

I'm begging you please

C G

Hold on Christmas

Christmas wait for me

Em F G Am

For me

[Verse]

Tell Santa to take his time

Don't be in such a rush

Just give me a chance

So I can get there before he does

I gotta see my baby and hold her hand

While we're watching It's A Wonderful Life again

It's the only present I need right now

So please could you help me out

[Chorus]

C G

Hold on Christmas

I'm begging you please

C G

Hold on Christmas

Christmas wait for me

Em F G Am

For me

[Bridge]

Gifts beneath the tree

Kids pretend to sleep

It's finally Christmas Eve

So keep the fire bright

Don't turn out the light

I'll be home tonight

[Chorus]

C G

Hold on Christmas

I'm begging you please

C G

Hold on Christmas

Christmas wait for me

C G

Hold on Christmas

I'm begging you please

C G

Hold on Christmas

Am Em F G Am

Christmas wait for me

Am Em F G Am

Christmas wait for me

Am Em F G Am

Christmas wait for me

N.C.

For me

About Hold On Christmas Chords by MercyMe

Learn how to play Hold On Christmas by MercyMe with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hold On Christmas chords”, “Hold On Christmas guitar chords”, or “MercyMe Hold On 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 Hold On Christmas chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hold On Christmas lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, F, G, Am, C, A.

FAQ — Hold On Christmas by MercyMe

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Is "Hold On Christmas" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Hold On Christmas" by MercyMe with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by MercyMe below.

What key is "Hold On Christmas" in?

The chords for "Hold On Christmas" show the original chord names (including Em, F, G, Am, C, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.