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Daddy Wont Be Home Again For Christmas

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CDaddy won't be C7home again for FChristmasD7  
And I just G7hope that this little check will CfitG7  
CDaddy won't be C7home again for FChristmasD7  
But maybe G7this will serve to let you know FI don't Cforget
The Christmas tree where C7I'll be won't be FlightedD7  
But the G7rain and cold will let me know DecemCber's hereG7  
CForgive me for the C7letters I don't FanswerD7  
But I keep G7thinking I'll be home again each Cyear
CDaddy won't be C7home again for FChristmasD7  
And I just G7hope that this little check will CfitG7  
CDaddy won't be C7home again for FChristmasD7  
But maybe G7this will serve to let you know FI don't Cforget
I know Santa Claus won't C7bring you all the Fthings you needD7  
But G7maybe he'll be kinder if he CknowsG7  
CThat I won't be home this C7year to play the Ffamous rollD7  
And beG7sides I'm much to thin to wear his Ccloths
CDaddy won't be C7home again for FChristmasD7  
And I just G7hope that this little check will CfitG7  
CDaddy won't be C7home again for FChristmasD7  
But maybe G7this will serve to let you know FI don't Cforget

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Daddy Wont Be Home Again For Christmas

by Merle Haggard

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C C7 F D7

Daddy won't be home again for Christmas

G7 C G7

And I just hope that this little check will fit

C C7 F D7

Daddy won't be home again for Christmas

G7 F C

But maybe this will serve to let you know I don't forget

C7 F D7

The Christmas tree where I'll be won't be lighted

G7 C G7

But the rain and cold will let me know December's here

C C7 F D7

Forgive me for the letters I don't answer

G7 C

But I keep thinking I'll be home again each year

C C7 F D7

Daddy won't be home again for Christmas

G7 C G7

And I just hope that this little check will fit

C C7 F D7

Daddy won't be home again for Christmas

G7 F C

But maybe this will serve to let you know I don't forget

C7 F D7

I know Santa Claus won't bring you all the things you need

G7 C G7

But maybe he'll be kinder if he knows

C C7 F D7

That I won't be home this year to play the famous roll

G7 C

And besides I'm much to thin to wear his cloths

C C7 F D7

Daddy won't be home again for Christmas

G7 C G7

And I just hope that this little check will fit

C C7 F D7

Daddy won't be home again for Christmas

G7 F C

But maybe this will serve to let you know I don't forget

About Daddy Wont Be Home Again For Christmas Chords by Merle Haggard

Learn how to play Daddy Wont Be Home Again For Christmas by Merle Haggard with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Daddy Wont Be Home Again For Christmas chords”, “Daddy Wont Be Home Again For Christmas guitar chords”, or “Merle Haggard Daddy Wont Be Home Again For 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 Daddy Wont Be Home Again For Christmas chords and for experienced players who want accurate Daddy Wont Be Home Again For Christmas lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, C7, F, D7, G7.

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What key is "Daddy Wont Be Home Again For Christmas" in?

The chords for "Daddy Wont Be Home Again For Christmas" show the original chord names (including C, C7, F, D7, G7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.