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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]
    E7
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]
       E7
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]
     E7
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]
  E7
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

Lonesome Christmas chords and lyrics

Free chords for Lonesome Christmas by Eric Clapton. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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]
[2nd Verse]
[Guitar Solo]
E7     A7     E7     B7    A7      E7  B7
[3rd Verse]
[Guitar Solo]
E7     A7     E7     B7    A7      E7  B7
[4th Verse]
[Outro Solo]
E7     A7     E7     B7    A7      E7  B7  E7

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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Is "Lonesome Christmas" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Lonesome Christmas" in?

The chords for "Lonesome Christmas" show the original chord names (including E7, A7, B7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.