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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

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[Intro]
A         F#m       Bm   E7
Christmas future is far away
C#m       F#m     Bm   E
Christmas past is past
A         C#m        D#m7 Dm7 C#m7 Cm7 Bm7
Christmas present is here today
         F#m          Bm7    E7
Bringing joy that may last
[Verse 1]
A        F#m    Bm           E7
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
A        F#m      G     E7
May your heart be light
A    F#m      Bm               C#m    F#m
In a year our troubles will be out of sight
Bm       E7
From now on
[Verse 2]
A        F#m    Bm           E7
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
A        F#m      G    E7
Make the yuletide gay
A    F#m      Bm               C#    F#m    F#m7    Em    A7
In a year our troubles will be miles away
[Verse 3] 
Dmaj7   D6        C#m7
Here we are as in olden days
      Bm7        E7  A
Happy golden days of yore
F#m      F#m7            C#m
Precious friends who are dear to us
       Bm              E7
Gather near to us once more
[Verse 4] 
I know that
A    F#m     Bm            E7
In a year we all will be together
A      F#m    G    E7
If the fates allow
A     F#m              Bm             C#          F#m    F#m7   Em    A7
Until then, we'll just have to muddle through somehow
Dmaj7      F#m F#m7  Bm7          E7        A
And have ourselves a merry little Christmas now
[Outro]
A Em7
    (repeat)

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas chords and lyrics

Free chords for Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by James Taylor. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Verse 3] 
[Verse 4] 
I know that
[Outro]
A  Em7  (repeat)

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Chords by James Taylor

Learn how to play Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by James Taylor with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas chords”, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas guitar chords”, or “James Taylor Have Yourself A Merry Little 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 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas chords and for experienced players who want accurate Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, F#m, Bm, E7, C#m, E.

Frequently asked questions about Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

How do I play "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by James Taylor on guitar?

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Are the chords for "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by James Taylor free?

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Can I transpose "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by James Taylor with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by James Taylor below.

What key is "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" in?

The chords for "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" show the original chord names (including A, F#m, Bm, E7, C#m, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.