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Blue Christmas

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[Intro]
IG'll have a bluBme blue ChristCmas
[Pre-Chorus]
I'll Ghave a Cblue blue Christmas wiGthout you
I'll be so Bbblue Gthinking aCbout you
Decorations of red, on a Fgreen Christmas treeBm  
Won't mean a thing if Gyou're not here with meAm  
[Chorus]
I'll have a Cblue Christmas, that's Gcertain
And when those Bbblue blue Gheartaches start Churting
BmYou'll be Cdoing alright with your DmChrisFtmas of white
But GI'll have a blue blue CChristmas
[Pre-Chorus]
I'll have a blue blue ChristGmas without you
I'll be so blDmue thinCking about you
FDecorCations of red, on a Dmgreen FChristmas treeAm  Bm  
Won't mean a thing if Gyou're not Bbhere with Gme
[Chorus]
I'll have a Cblue Christmas, that's Gcertain
And when those Dmblue blue CheartGaches start Churting
FYou'll be doing Calright with your FChristmas of white
But GI'll have a blue blue CChristmas
[Outro]
           GN.C.
A blue blue Christmas without you

All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

"Blue Christmas" captures the poignant feeling of unrequited love during the holiday season, a staple theme in Christmas music. It tells a story of longing and sadness when the festive cheer is overshadowed by a missing presence. Johnny Cash, known for his deep, calm voice and themes of sorrow and tribulation, brings a particular weight to this classic. When playing this song, you're channeling a universal holiday melancholy, a quiet ache amidst the celebration.

AI-written from these sources:Blue Christmas (song) — Wikipedia ↗Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Blue Christmas

by Johnny Cash

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[Intro]

G Bm C

I'll have a blue blue Christmas

[Pre-Chorus]

G C G

I'll have a blue blue Christmas without you

Bb G C

I'll be so blue thinking about you

F Bm

Decorations of red, on a green Christmas tree

G Am

Won't mean a thing if you're not here with me

[Chorus]

C G

I'll have a blue Christmas, that's certain

Bb G C

And when those blue blue heartaches start hurting

Bm C Dm F

You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white

G C

But I'll have a blue blue Christmas

[Pre-Chorus]

I'll have a blue blue Christmas without you

Dm C

I'll be so blue thinking about you

F C Dm F Am Bm

Decorations of red, on a green Christmas tree

G Bb G

Won't mean a thing if you're not here with me

[Chorus]

C G

I'll have a blue Christmas, that's certain

Dm C G C

And when those blue blue heartaches start hurting

F C F

You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white

G C

But I'll have a blue blue Christmas

[Outro]

N.C.

A blue blue Christmas without you

About Blue Christmas Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Blue Christmas by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Blue Christmas chords”, “Blue Christmas guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Blue 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 Blue Christmas chords and for experienced players who want accurate Blue Christmas lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Bm, C, Bb, F, Am.

FAQ — Blue Christmas by Johnny Cash

How do I play "Blue Christmas" by Johnny Cash on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Blue Christmas" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Blue Christmas" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Blue Christmas"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Blue Christmas" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Blue Christmas" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Blue Christmas" in?

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