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Lonesome Christmas

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LONESOME CHRISTMAS
As recorded by Eric Clapton
(From the 2018 Album HAPPY XMAS)
Words and Music by Lloyd Glenn
Trancribed by Slowhand
[Intro]
E7     A7     E7     B7    A7      E7  B7
[1st Verse]
I'd E7love to spend this Christmas sitting by the fire with you
Well, I'd A7love to spend this Christmas sitting by the fire with youE7  
I'm B7happy for the moment, A7sharin' the whole day with youE7  B7  
[2nd Verse]
Jingle E7bells are ringing, children playing out in the snow
Jingle A7bells are ringing, children playing out in the snowE7  
There be turB7key on the tableA7, presents everywhere you goE7  B7  
[Guitar Solo]
E7     A7     E7     B7    A7      E7  B7
[3rd Verse]
EveryE7body seems so happy, seasons greetings in the air
EveryA7body seems so happy, seasons greetings in the airE7  
Santa Claus B7is spreadin' presentsA7, spreadin' presents everywhereE7  B7  
[Guitar Solo]
E7     A7     E7     B7    A7      E7  B7
[4th Verse]
I E7won't be home to help you decorate your Christmas tree
Well, A7I know I won't be with you decorate your Christmas E7tree
Well, I'll be B7thinking about you babyA7, and I hope you thinkin' 'bout meE7  B7  
[Outro Solo]
E7     A7     E7     B7    A7      E7  B7  E7

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Lonesome Christmas

by Eric Clapton

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LONESOME CHRISTMAS

As recorded by Eric Clapton

(From the 2018 Album HAPPY XMAS)

Words and Music by Lloyd Glenn

Trancribed by Slowhand

[Intro]

E7 A7 E7 B7 A7 E7 B7

[1st Verse]

I'd love to spend this Christmas sitting by the fire with you

A7 E7

Well, I'd love to spend this Christmas sitting by the fire with you

B7 A7 E7 B7

I'm happy for the moment, sharin' the whole day with you

[2nd Verse]

Jingle bells are ringing, children playing out in the snow

A7 E7

Jingle bells are ringing, children playing out in the snow

B7 A7 E7 B7

There be turkey on the table, presents everywhere you go

[Guitar Solo]

E7 A7 E7 B7 A7 E7 B7

[3rd Verse]

Everybody seems so happy, seasons greetings in the air

A7 E7

Everybody seems so happy, seasons greetings in the air

B7 A7 E7 B7

Santa Claus is spreadin' presents, spreadin' presents everywhere

[Guitar Solo]

E7 A7 E7 B7 A7 E7 B7

[4th Verse]

I won't be home to help you decorate your Christmas tree

A7 E7

Well, I know I won't be with you decorate your Christmas tree

B7 A7 E7 B7

Well, I'll be thinking about you baby, and I hope you thinkin' 'bout me

[Outro Solo]

E7 A7 E7 B7 A7 E7 B7 E7

About Lonesome Christmas Chords by Eric Clapton

Learn how to play Lonesome Christmas by Eric Clapton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Lonesome Christmas chords”, “Lonesome Christmas guitar chords”, or “Eric Clapton Lonesome 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 Lonesome Christmas chords and for experienced players who want accurate Lonesome Christmas lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E7, A7, B7.

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