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Winter Song

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Winter Song ft Ingrid Michaelson
Capo on first fret
[Intro]
AmBum bum bum bum Gbum bum Cbum bum
CBum bum Gbum bum Fbum bum
FBum bum bCum bum bAmum bum
[Verse]
AmThis is my winGter song Cto you
CThe storm is comiGng Fsoon
FIt rolls in Cfrom the Amsea
AmMy voice a beaGcon in the Cnight
CMy words will Gbe your Flight
FTo carry Cyou to Amme
[Chorus]
Is love aFlive?
Is love aGlive?
Is love...
Am   G  C
C    G  F
F    C  Am
[Verse]
AmThey say that things Gjust cannot Cgrow
CBeneath the wGinter Fsnow
FOr so I Chave been Amtold
AmThey say were buGried Cfar
CJust like a Gdistant Fstar
FI simply Ccannot Amhold
[Chorus]
Is love aFlive?
Is love aGlive?
Is love aClive?
[Bridge]
   AmThis Eis my Fwinter Gsong.
AmDecemEber never Ffelt so Gwrong
AmCause you're Enot where Fyou belong
FInsAmide Gmy Carms
[Interlude]
AmBum bum bum bum Gbum bum Cbum bum
CBum bum buGm bum Fbum bum
FBum bum bum bum Cbum Ambum
[Verse]
AmI still believe in Gsummer Cdays
CThe seasons aGlways Fchange
FAnd life will Cfind a Amway
AmIll be your harGvester of Clight
CAnd send it Gout Ftonight
FSo we can Cstart Amagain
[Chorus]
Is love aFlive?
Is love aGlive?
Is love aClive?Am  
[Bridge]
This Eis my Fwinter sGong
AmDecemEber never Ffelt so Gwrong
AmCause you're Enot where Fyou belong
FInsiAmde Gmy Carms
[Verse]
AmThis is my winGter song to Cyou.
CThe storm is comGing Fsoon
FIt rolls in fCrom the Amsea
AmMy love a beacGon in the Cnight
CMy words will Gbe your Flight
FTo carry you to Gme
[Outro]
Is love aClive?
Is love aFlive?
Is love aAmlive?
Is love aGlive?
Is love aClive?
Is love aFlive?
Is love aAmlive?
Is love aGlive?
Is love aClive?
Is love aFlive?
Is love aClive?
Is love aGlive?
Is love aClive?

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Winter Song" is a seasonal song, though its lyrics don't explicitly reference any specific holiday. It appeared on a holiday compilation album in 2008, co-written and sung as a duet. The song has also been used as a charity single, highlighting its capacity to bring people together for a cause. At its heart, it plays like a gentle reflection on the colder months, perfect for channeling a sense of quiet contemplation.

AI-written from these sources:Winter Song (Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson song) — Wikipedia ↗Sara Bareilles — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Winter Song

by Sara Bareilles

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Winter Song ft Ingrid Michaelson

Capo on first fret

[Intro]

Am G C

Bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum

C G F

Bum bum bum bum bum bum

F C Am

Bum bum bum bum bum bum

[Verse]

Am G C

This is my winter song to you

C G F

The storm is coming soon

F C Am

It rolls in from the sea

Am G C

My voice a beacon in the night

C G F

My words will be your light

F C Am

To carry you to me

[Chorus]

Is love alive?

Is love...

Am G C

C G F

F C Am

[Verse]

Am G C

They say that things just cannot grow

C G F

Beneath the winter snow

F C Am

Or so I have been told

Am G C

They say were buried far

C G F

Just like a distant star

F C Am

I simply cannot hold

[Chorus]

Is love alive?

[Bridge]

Am E F G

This is my winter song.

Am E F G

December never felt so wrong

Am E F

Cause you're not where you belong

F Am G C

Inside my arms

[Interlude]

Am G C

Bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum

C G F

Bum bum bum bum bum bum

F C Am

Bum bum bum bum bum bum

[Verse]

Am G C

I still believe in summer days

C G F

The seasons always change

F C Am

And life will find a way

Am G C

Ill be your harvester of light

C G F

And send it out tonight

F C Am

So we can start again

[Chorus]

Is love alive?

C Am

Is love alive?

[Bridge]

E F G

This is my winter song

Am E F G

December never felt so wrong

Am E F

Cause you're not where you belong

F Am G C

Inside my arms

[Verse]

Am G C

This is my winter song to you.

C G F

The storm is coming soon

F C Am

It rolls in from the sea

Am G C

My love a beacon in the night

C G F

My words will be your light

F G

To carry you to me

[Outro]

Is love alive?

About Winter Song Chords by Sara Bareilles

Learn how to play Winter Song by Sara Bareilles with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Winter Song chords”, “Winter Song guitar chords”, or “Sara Bareilles Winter Song 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 Winter Song chords and for experienced players who want accurate Winter Song lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, G, C, F, E.

FAQ — Winter Song by Sara Bareilles

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Is "Winter Song" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Winter Song" in?

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