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From: Strato <strato79@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 21:32:00 -0500
Here are some songs I put together as a
compilation. I've tried real hard to get
these in the original key that they were
written. Use a non-proportional font
viewer/editor to look at these.
Merry Christmas,
Joe
Christmas Songs... and one Chanukah song
Updated December 15, 2001
1. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
2. The Twelve Days of Christmas
3. Jingle Bell Rock
4. Jingle Bells
5. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
6. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
7. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
8. The Hanukkah Song
9. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
10. Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
11. Frosty the Snow Man
12. Winter Wonderland
13. Holly Jolly Christmas
14. Here Comes Santa Claus
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
Capo on 4th Fret
Chorus:
C
Grandma got run over by a reindeer.
F
Walking home from our house Christmas-eve.
C
You can say there's no such thing as Santa, but
G7 C Bb F
As for me and grandpa we believe.
Verse1:
C G7
She'd been drinking too much eggnog,
C C7
and we begged her not to go
F
but she forgot her medication, and she
G7 C
staggered out the door into the snow.
Am Em
When we found her Christmas morning,
G7 C C7
At the scene of the attack,
F
she had hoof-prints on her forehead, and
G7 C notes: GAB
incriminating Claw marks on her back
Chorus:
C
Grand-ma got run over by a reindeer.
F
Walking home from our house Christmas eve.
C
You can say there's no such thing as Santa, but
G7 C Bb F
As for me and grandpa we believe.
Verse2:
C G7
Now we're all so proud of grandpa
C C7
He's been taking this so well
F
See him in there watching football
G7 C notes: EDCBA
drinking beer and playing cards with Cousin Mel
Am Em
It's not Christmas without Grandma
G7 C C7
All the family's dressed in black
F
and we just can't help but wonder
G7 C notes: G A B
Should we open up her gifts or send them back (SEND THEM BACK!)
Chorus:
C
Grand-ma got run over by a reindeer.
F
Walking home from our house Christmas eve.
C
You can say there's no such thing as Santa, but
G7 C Bb F
As for me and grandpa we believe.
verse 3:
C G7
Now the goose is on the table
C C7
and the pudding made of fig
F
and the blue and silver candles
G7 C notes: EDCBA
that would just have matched the hair on grandma's wig
Am Em
I've warned all my friends and neighbors
G7 C C7
better watch out for yourselves
F
they should never give a license
G7 C notes: G A B
to a man who drives a sleigh and plays with elves.
Chorus:
C
Grand-ma got run over by a reindeer.
F
Walking home from our house Christmas eve.
C
You can say there's no such thing as Santa, but
G7 C
As for me and grandpa we believe.
D
(SING IT GRANDMA!)
Chorus - 1 Step Higher:
D
Grand-ma got run over by a reindeer.
G
Walking home from our house Christmas eve.
D
You can say there's no such thing as Santa, but
A7 D A D
As for me and grandpa we believe-eve-eve.
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The Twelve Days of Christmas
First:
F C7 F
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
F Bb F C F
a partridge in a pear tree.
Second:
F C7 F
On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
C7 F Bb F C7 F
two turtle doves and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Third:
F C7 F
On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
C7 C7
three French hens, Two turtle doves,...
F Bb F C7 F
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Fourth:
F C7 F
On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
C7 C7 C7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
F Bb F C7 F
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Fifth:
F C7 F
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
F G7 C7
Five golden rings.
F Bb C7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
F Bb F C7 F
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Sixth:
F C7 F
On the Sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
C7
Six geese a laying
F G7 C7
five golden rings
F Bb C7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
F Bb F C7 F
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Seventh:
F C7 F
On the Seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me
C7 C7
Seven swans a swimming, Six geese a laying
F G7 C7
five golden rings
F Bb C7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
F Bb F C7 F
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Eighth:
F C7 F
On the Eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
C7 C7 C7
Eight maids a milking ,Seven swans a swimming, Six geese a laying
F G7 C7
five golden rings
F Bb C7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
F Bb F C7 F
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Ninth:
F C7 F
On the Ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
C7 C7 C7
Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a milking ,Seven swans a swimming
C7
Six geese a laying
F G7 C7
five golden rings
F Bb C7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
F Bb F C7 F
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Tenth:
F C7 F
On the Tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
C7 C7 C7
Ten lords a leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a milking
C7 C7
Seven swans a swimming, six geese a laying
F G7 C7
five golden rings
F Bb C7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
F Bb F C7 F
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Eleventh:
F C7 F
On the Eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me
C7 C7 C7
Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a leaping, Nine ladies dancing,
C7 C7 C7
Eight maids a milking, Seven swans a swimming, six geese a laying
F G7 C7
five golden rings
F Bb C7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
F Bb F C7 F
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Twelfth:
F C7 F
On the Twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
C7 C7
Twelve drummers drumming, Eleven pipers piping,
C7 C7
Ten lords a leaping, Nine ladies dancing,
C7 C7 C7
Eight maids a milking, Seven swans a swimming, six geese a laying
F G7 C7
five golden rings
F Bb C7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
F Bb F C7 F
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
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Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms
Verse1:
D Dmaj7 D6 Dmaj7
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
D6 Gbm7 Em A
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Em A Em A
Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun
E A+5
Now the jingle hop has begun
D Dmaj7 D6 Dmaj7
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
D6 Gbm7 Em A
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Em A Em A
Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square
E A D D7
In the frosty air
Bridge1:
G Gm
What a bright time, it's the right time
D
To rock the night away
E
Jingle bell time is a swell time
A
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh
D Dmaj7 D6 Dmaj7
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
D6 Dmaj7 B
Jingle around the clock
G Gm
Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet
E A D
That's the jingle bell rock
Verse2:
D Dmaj7 D6 Dmaj7
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
D6 Gbm7 Em A
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Em A Em A
Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square
D D7
In the frosty air
Bridge2:
G Gm
What a bright time, it's the right time
D
To rock the night away
E
Jingle bell time is a swell time
A
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh
D Dmaj7 D6 Dmaj7
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
D6 Dmaj7 B
Jingle around the clock
G Gm
Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet
E A
That's the jingle bell
E A
That's the jingle bell
E A D
That's the jingle bell rock
Intro:
e|--14-14-14----14-14-14--|--14-17--------------------------|-------
B|--15-15-15----14-14-14--|--15-15--15-17-17b(18)--17-15-12-|-10----
G|------------------------|---------14-16-16b(17)--16-14-11-|-11----
D|------------------------|---------------------------------|-------
A|------------------------|---------------------------------|-------
E|------------------------|---------------------------------|-------
Notes: (Bass line) GA G F# E
chords: EADGBE EADGBE
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D --0232 A+5 -02221
Dmaj7 --0222 D7 --0212
D6 --0202 G 320003
Gbm7 2-2222 Gm 355333
Em 022000 A7 002020
A 002220 B -13331
E 022100
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Jingle Bells
Verse 1
C/G F
Dashing through the snow, on a one-horse open sleigh.
G C/G
O'er the fields we go, laughing all the way.
C/G C C7 F
Bells on bob-tail ring, making spirits bright.
F G C/G
What fun it is to ride and sing, a sleighing song tonight.
Chorus
G C
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
G7 C D7 G
Oh, what fun it is to ride, in a one-horse open sleigh
C
jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
G7 C G C
What fun it is to ride, in a one-horse open sleigh.
Verse 2
C/G F
A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride.
G C/G
And soon Miss Fanny Bright, was seated by my side.
C/G C C7 F
The horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot.
F G C/G
We ran into a drifted bank, and there we got up-sot.
Chorus
G C
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
G7 C D7 G
Oh, what fun it is to ride, in a one-horse open sleigh
C
jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
G7 C G C
What fun it is to ride, in a one-horse open sleigh.
Verse3
C/G F
A day or two ago, the story I must tell.
G C/G
I went out on the snow, and on my back I fell.
C/G C C7 F
A gent was riding by, in a one-horse open sleigh.
F G C/G
He laughed at me as I there sprawling laid, but quickly drove away.
Chorus
G C
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
G7 C D7 G
Oh, what fun it is to ride, in a one-horse open sleigh
C
jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
G7 C G C
What fun it is to ride, in a one-horse open sleigh.
Verse 4
C/G F
Now the ground is white, go it while you're young.
G C/G
Take the girls along, and sing this sleighing song.
C/G C C7 F
Just bet a bob-tailed bay, two-forty as his speed,
F G C/G
Hitch him to an open sleigh, and crack! you'll take the lead.
Chorus
G C
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
G7 C D7 G
Oh, what fun it is to ride, in a one-horse open sleigh
C
jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
G7 C G C
What fun it is to ride, in a one-horse open sleigh.
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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
F C7 F
Oh, the weather out side is frightful,
Abdim C7
But the fire is so delightful,
Gm D7 Gm
And since we've no place to go,
C7 F
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
F C7 F
It doesn't show signs of stopping,
Abdim C7
And I brought some corn for popping;
Gm D7 Gm
The lights are turned way down low,
C7 F
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
C C
When we finally kiss good night,
Dm7 G7 C
How I'll hate going out in the storm;
C C
But if you really hold me tight,
D7 G7 C7
All the way home I'll be warm.
F C7 F
The fire is slowly dying,
Abdim C7
And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing,
Gm D7 Gm
But as long as you love me so.
C7 F
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Gene Autry
Capo on 1st Fret
Intro: Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 Gmaj7
You know Dasher; and Dancer; and Prancer; and Vixen,
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 Gmaj7
Comet; and Cupid; and Donner; and Blitzen.
Em B7 Em A9 Dsus4 D7
But do you recall... The most famous reindeer of all?
Verse1:
G
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer (reindeer)
D7
Had a very shiny nose (like a light bulb)
And if you ever saw it (saw it)
G
You would even say it glows (like a flash light)
All of the other reindeer (reindeer)
D7
Used to laugh and call him names (like Pinocchio)
They'd never let poor Rudolph (Rudolph)
G
join in any reindeer games (like Monopoly)
Bridge:
C Bm7 E7
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Am7 D7 G
Santa came to say (Ho Ho Ho)
D7 Bm
Rudolph with your nose so bright
Em7 A7 Am7 D7
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?
Verse 2:
G
Then how the reindeer loved him (loved him)
D7
as they shouted out with glee (yippee)
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer (reindeer)
G
You'll go down in history (like Columbus)
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Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
J. Fred Coots, Henry Gillespie (c) 1934
Verse1:
A
You better watch out
D
You better not cry
A A7
Better not pout
D D7
I'm telling you why
A Bm E A
Santa Claus is coming to town
Verse2:
A
He's making a list,
D
And checking it twice;
A D D7
Gonna' find out Who's naughty and nice.
A Bm E A
Santa Claus is coming to town
Bridge:
G A D
He sees you when you're sleeping
G A D
He knows when you're awake
F#m7 E
He knows if you've been bad or good
B7 E E7
So be good for goodness sake
Verse3:
A
Oh! You better watch out!
D
You better not cry.
A D D7
Better not pout, I'm telling you why.
A Bm E A
Santa Claus is coming to town.
A Bm E A
Santa Claus is coming to town.
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The Hanukkah Song
Adam Sandler (of Saturday Night Live)
Intro: This is a song, that uh, there's a lot of Xmas songs out there,
but not too many about Hanukkah, so I wrote a song for all those nice
little Jewish kids who don't get to hear any Hanukkah songs--here we
go...
A E D E
Put on your yarmulke, here comes Hanukkah
A E D E
It's so much fun-akkah to celebrate Hanukkah,
A E D E
Hanukkah is the Festival of Lights,
A E Bm D E
Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights.
A E D E
When you feel like the only kid in town with out a Christmas tree,
A E D E
Here's a list of people who are Jewish, just like you and me:
A E D E
David Lee Roth lights the menorah,
A E D E
So do James Caan, Kirk Douglas, and the late Dinah Shore-ah
A E D E
Guess who eats together at the Karnickey Deli,
A E D E
Bowzer from Sha-na-na, and Arthur Fonzerrelli.
pause for giggle
A E D E
Paul Newman's half Jewish; Goldie Hawn's half too,
A E D E Esus E
Put them together--what a fine lookin' Jew!
D
You don't need Deck the Halls or Jingle Bell Rock
E
'Cause you can spin the dreidl with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock
Esus
--both Jewish!
A E D E
Put on your yarmulke, it's time for Hanukkah,
A E D E
The owner of the Seattle Supersonic-ahs celebrates Hanukkah.
A E D E
O.J. Simpson--not a Jew!
A E D E Bm
But guess who is...Hall of Famer--Rod Carew--(he converted!)
A E D E
We got Ann Landers and her sister Dear Abby,
A E D E
Harrison Ford's a quarter Jewish--not too shabby!
A E D E
Some people think that Ebenezer Scrooge is,
A E D E Esus E
Well, he's not, but guess who is: All three stooges.
D
So many Jews are in show biz--
E Esus
Tom Cruise isn't, [tacit] but I heard his agent is.
A E D E
Tell your friend Veronica, it's time you celebrate Hanukkah
A E D E
I hope I get a harmonica, on this lovely, lovely Hanukkah.
A E D E
So drink your gin-and-tonic-ah, and smoke your marajuanic-ah,
A E D E
If you really, really wanna-kah, Have a happy, happy, happy, happy
A
Hanukkah.
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We Wish You A Merry Christmas
G C
We wish you a merry Christmas
A7 D7
We wish you a merry Christmas
B7 Em
We wish you a merry Christmas
C D7 G
And a Happy New Year
C D
Good tidings to you
A9 D
Wherever you are
G
Good tidings for Christmas
Am7 D7 G
And a Happy New Year
G C
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding
A7 D7
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding
B7 Em
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding
C D7 G
And a cup of good cheer.
G C
We won't go until we get some
A7 D7
We won't go until we get some
B7 Em
We won't go until we get some
C D7 G
So bring some out here.
G C
We wish you a merry Christmas
A7 D7
We wish you a merry Christmas
B7 Em
We wish you a merry Christmas
C D7 G
And a Happy New Year
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Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Brenda Lee
Capo 1st Fret (For male singer capo on 5th Fret)
Intro
G Em C D7
Verse1
G D7
Rocking around the Christmas tree at the Christmas party hop
D7 G
Mistletoe hung where you can see every couple tries to stop
G D7
Rocking around the Christmas tree, let the Christmas spirit ring
D7 G
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie and we'll do some caroling
bridge
C Bm
You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear
Em A D7
Voices singing let's be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly
G D7
Rocking around the Christmas tree, have a happy holiday
D7 G
Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way
Verse2 inst.
Bridge
C Bm
You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear
Em A D7
Voices singing let's be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly
G D7
Rocking around the Christmas tree, have a happy holiday
D7 D7 D7 D7 G Em C G
Everyone dancing merrily in the new old - fa - shioned way
G9
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FROSTY THE SNOW MAN
S.Nelson, J.Rollins(c) 1950
Capo 1st Fret
Intro:
G
Thumpety thump thump, thumpety thump thump,
D7
Look at Frosty go.
Thumpety thump thump, thumpety thump thump,
G
over the hills of snow...Oh...Oh...over the hills of snow.
Verse1
G C G
Frosty the Snow Man, was a jolly happy soul
C G
With a corn-cob pipe and a button nose
D G
and two eyes made out of coal.
Verse2
G C G
Frosty the Snow Man, is a fairy tale they say
C G
He was made of snow but the children know
C D7 G
how he came to life one day.
Bridge
C Bm Am G
There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found,
D Dbdim Em D
For when they put it on his head he began to dance around.
Verse3
G C G
Oh, Frosty the Snow Man was alive as he could be,
C G
And the children say he could laugh and play
C D7 G
just the same as you and me.
Verse4
G C G
Frosty the Snow Man,' knew the sun was hot that day,
C G
So he said, "Let's run and we'll have some fun
C D7 G
now before I melt away."
Verse5
G C G
Down to the village, with a broomstick in his hand,
C G
Running here and there all around the square,
C D7 G
saying "Catch me if you can."
Bridge2
C Bm Am G
He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop,
D Dbdim Em D
And he only paused a moment when he heard him holler, "Stop!"
Verse6
G C G
Frosty the Snow Man had to hurry on his way,
C G
But he waved good-bye, saying, "Don't you cry;
C D7 G
I'll be back again some day."
Ending
G
Thumpety thump thump, thumpety thump thump,
D7
Look at Frosty go.
Thumpety thump thump, thumpety thump thump,
G
over the hills of snow...Oh...Oh...over the hills of snow.
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Winter Wonderland
Capo 1st Fret
Intro
A7 Em7 A A7
Bm7 A D
Verse1
D
Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin'
A
In the lane, snow is glistening
A7 Em7 A A7
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
Bm7 A D
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Verse2
D
Gone away is the blue bird
A
In his place is the new bird
A7 Em7 A A7
He's singing our song, as we go along
Bm7 A D
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Bridge
F# B F#
In the meadow we can build a snowman
F# B F#
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
A D A
He'll say "Are you married ?", We'll say "No man,
A7 E A
But you can do the job when you're in town."
Verse3
D
Later on, we'll conspire
A
As we dream by the fire
A7 Em7 A A7
To face unafraid, the plans that we made
Bm7 A D
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Instrumental
D D
A A
A7 Em7 A A7
Bm7 A D
Bridge2
F# B F#
In the meadow we can build a snowman
F# B F#
And pretend that he's a circus clown
A D A
We'll have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman
A7 E A
Until the other kiddies knock him down
Verse4
D
When it snows, ain't it thrillin'
A
Though you know, kids are chillin'
A7 Em7 A A7
We'll frolic & play, the Eskimo way
Bm7 A D
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
[repeat last line to fade]
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HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS
Johnny Marks (c) 1962
Intro( Same strumming as verse)
C C C#dim G7 G7 C
Verse1
C C#dim G7
Have a holly, jolly Christmas, It's the best time of the year
G7 C
I don't know if there'll be snow, but have a cup of cheer.
C C#dim G7
Have a holly, jolly Christmas, and when you walk down the street
G7 C
Say Hello to friends you know and everyone you meet.
Bridge1
F Em F C
Oh, ho, the mistletoe hung where you can see
Dm Am D7 Am D7 G
Some....body waits for you; Kiss her once for me.
Verse2
C C#dim G7
Have a holly, jolly Christmas and in case you didn't hear.
G7 C Am7 D7 C G#
Oh by golly, have a holly, jolly Christmas this year.
Interlude (up 1/2 step)
C#
Have a holly, jolly Christmas
C# Ddim G#7
It's the best time of the year
Instrumental: G#7 C#
Verse3
C#
Have a holly, jolly Christmas, and when you walk down the street
G#7 C#
Say Hello to friends you know, and everyone you meet.
Bridge2
F# Fm F# C#
Oh, ho, the mistletoe hung where you can see
D#m Bbm D#7 A#m D#7 G#7
Some....body waits for you; Kiss her once for me.
Ending
C#
Have a holly, jolly Christmas
C# Ddim G#7
and in case you didn't hear.
G#7 C# Bbm7 D#7 C#
Oh by golly, have a holly, jolly Christmas this year.
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Here Comes Santa Claus
Gene Autry, O. Haldeman (c) 1947
Capo 1st Fret
Intro:
Verse 1
G
Here comes Santa Claus,
G
Here comes Santa Claus,
G
Right down Santa Claus Lane.
G
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
C
are pulling on the rein.
C Bm7
Bells are ringing, children singing;
Am7 Em7
All is merry and bright.
C Bm7
Hang your stockings and say your prayers,
Am7 C
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
Verse 2
G
Here comes Santa Claus,
G
Here comes Santa Claus,
G
Right down Santa Claus Lane.
G
He's got a bag that is filled with toys
C
for the boys and girls again.
C Bm7
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,
Am7 Em7
What a beautiful sight.
C Bm7
Jump in bed, cover up your head,
Am7 C
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.