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Christmas Comes But Once A Year

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[Intro]
F Bb F Bb C Bb C Bb C Bb C Bb
FChristmas time coBbmes but once a year
Oh I'm so hBbappy
My kiCds are happy too
It's take the neCxt six months to pBbay my bills
When I think Cabout it folks it gBbives me chills
But I don't caCre cause Christmas coBbmes but once a yearF  C  
I'm Fgettin' ready peoBbple
To hFave myself a ball
Im gBboing out partying
Gonna dFance to every call
I'm gonna thiCnk about new years dBbay
I don't carCe what i have to paBby
Let the goCod times roll
CaBbuse Christmas comes but once a year
*Piano Lead Break.  F   Bb   F   Bb   C   Bb   C   Bb   C   Bb   C  Bb  
*Guitar Lead Break.  F   Bb   F   Bb   C   Bb   C   Bb   C   Bb   C  Bb  
I'Fm gettin' ready people
TBbo have myself a ballF  
Im Bbgoing out partying
Gonna dancFe to every call
I'm gonna thiCnk about new years dayBb  
I donC't care what i have to paBby
LeCt the good times roll
CaBbuse Christmas comes but once a year
*Guitar Lead Break to End     F   Bb   F   Bb   C   Bb   C   Bb   C   Bb   C  Bb  

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Christmas Comes But Once A Year

by B.B. King

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Intro]

F Bb F Bb C Bb C Bb C Bb C Bb

F Bb

Christmas time comes but once a year

Oh I'm so happy

My kids are happy too

C Bb

It's take the next six months to pay my bills

C Bb

When I think about it folks it gives me chills

C Bb F C

But I don't care cause Christmas comes but once a year

F Bb

I'm gettin' ready people

To have myself a ball

Im going out partying

Gonna dance to every call

C Bb

I'm gonna think about new years day

C Bb

I don't care what i have to pay

Let the good times roll

Cause Christmas comes but once a year

F Bb F Bb C Bb C Bb C Bb C Bb

*Piano Lead Break.

F Bb F Bb C Bb C Bb C Bb C Bb

*Guitar Lead Break.

I'm gettin' ready people

Bb F

To have myself a ball

Im going out partying

Gonna dance to every call

C Bb

I'm gonna think about new years day

C Bb

I don't care what i have to pay

Let the good times roll

Cause Christmas comes but once a year

F Bb F Bb C Bb C Bb C Bb C Bb

*Guitar Lead Break to End

About Christmas Comes But Once A Year Chords by B.B. King

Learn how to play Christmas Comes But Once A Year by B.B. King with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Christmas Comes But Once A Year chords”, “Christmas Comes But Once A Year guitar chords”, or “B.B. King Christmas Comes But Once A Year 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 Christmas Comes But Once A Year chords and for experienced players who want accurate Christmas Comes But Once A Year lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Bb, C.

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The chords for "Christmas Comes But Once A Year" show the original chord names (including F, Bb, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.