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Christmas Songbook

Lyrics and Chords for Select Christmas Tunes

Lyrics and Chords

for Select

Christmas Tunes

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Piece Page Number

All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth 1

Ave Maria 2

Baby it’s Cold Outside 4-5

Blue Christmas 3

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire 6

Christmas Day 7

Christmas Time’s A-Coming 8

Christmas Waltz 9

Deck the Halls 10

Feliz Navidad 11

Frosty the Snowman 12-13

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 14

Good King Wenceslas 15

Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer 16

Hard Candy Christmas 17

Happy Xmas 18-19

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 20

Holly Jolly Christmas 21

I’ll be Home for Christmas 22

I Saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus 23

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas 24-25

Jingle Bells 26

Jingle Bell Rock 27

Joy to the World 28 Let it Snow 29

Little Drummer Boy 30

Marshmallow World 31

My Favorite Things 32

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year 33

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 34

O Come all Ye Faithful 35

O Holy Night 36

Oh Little Town of Bethlehem 37

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree 38

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 39

Santa baby 40

Santa Claus is Coming to Town 41

Silent Night 42

There’s No Place like Home for the Holidays 43

The First Noel 46

The Twelve Days of Christmas 44-45

We Three Kings 47

We Need a Little Christmas 48-49

We Wish You a Merry Christmas 50

White Christmas 51

You’re a Mean 0ne, Mr. Grinch 52-53

All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth

C D 1. All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, G7 C my two front teeth, see, my two front teeth! D Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth, G G7 C - C7 then I could wish you "Merry Christmas." F D7 It seems so long since I could say, C G C - E "Sister Susie sitting on a thistle!" Am Gosh, oh gee, how happy I'd be, D7 G G7 if I could only whistle (thhhh).

C D 2. All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, G C my two front teeth, see, my two front teeth! F D7 Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth, G G7 C then I could wish you "Merry Christmas."

+ CHORUS

+ repeat verse 2 + C F Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth, G G7 C then I could wish you "Merry Christmas.

Ave Maria

G - Em D - D7 - Em C -D G 1. A...... ve Mari.....…...... a, gra..tia plena, Em F# Am Em Maria gratia plena, Maria gratia plen....a. D E D - A D Ave, ave dominus, dominus tecum. D7 G D Em Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus, D B7 Am A A7- D - D7 et benedictus fructus ventris, ventris tuis, Je....sus. G - Em D - D7 - G - G - G7- G7- C - Cm - G ~ ~ A...... ve Mari...... a !

Ave Maria

C Dm G C Am DD7 A…ve Mari…a, gratia plena G - G7 C Am D - D7 G Do…...minus tecum, benedi….cta tu Gm Dm G C In mulieribus et benedictus Am Dm G C Fructus ventris tui Jesus. C7 F D Cm Sancta Maria, Sancta Maria, Fm - G C Mari…..a ora pro nobis, G G7 Nobis peccatoribus, Cm C F G G7 Nunc et in ho…ra in hora mortis nostrae. C7 F G C Amen. Amen. 3

Blue Christmas

(orig. =capo 2nd) 1.I'll have a blue Christmas without you, A7 D - D7 I'll be so blue just thinking about you. D D7 G Em Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree, E A A7 won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me.

D A 2. And when those blue snowflakes start fallin', A7 D - D7 that's when those blue memories start callin'. D D7 G E You'll be doin' alright with your Christmas of white, A D - A but I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas.

3. Instrumental = verse 2, lines 1 & 2

D D7 G E You'll be doin' alright with your Christmas of white, A D - G - D but I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas.

Baby it’s Cold Outside

C C/G C C/G The neighbors might think C C/G I really can't stay C C/G (Baby, it's bad out there) (Baby, it's cold outside) Dm Dm/G Dm Dm/G Say, what's in this drink? I've got to go away Dm Dm/G Dm Dm/G (No cabs to be had out there) (Baby, it's cold outside) C C/G C C/G I wish I knew how This evening has been C C (Your eyes are like starlight) Gm (Been hoping that you'd drop in) Gm To break this spell So very nice C7 C7 (I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell) (I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice) F F/C F F/C F I ought to say no, no, no, sir My mother will start to worry F F/C D/F# F/C (Mind if I move in closer?) (Beautiful, what's your hurry?) D/F# D D/F# D At least I'm gonna say that I tried My father will be pacing the floor G G (What's the sense in hurting my pride?) (Listen to the fireplace roar) C C/G C I really can't stay A So really I'd better scurry A (Baby, don't hold out) (Beautiful, please don't hurry) Dm D G7 C But maybe just a half a drink more Oh, but it's cold out - side

G C Am Dm G (Put some records on while I pour) C Eb Ab G

G C C/G (Never such a blizzard before) I simply must go C C/G C C/G (Baby, it's cold outside) I've got to get home Dm Dm/G The answer is no C C/G Dm Dm/G (But baby, you'll freeze out there) (Baby, it's cold outside) Dm Dm/G Say, lend me your coat Dm Dm/G C C/G (It's up to your knees out there) This welcome has been C C C/G (How lucky that you dropped in) You've really been grand Gm C So nice and warm (I thrill when you touch my hand) C7 Gm (Look out the window at that storm) But don't you see C7 F F/C (How can you do this thing to me?) My sister will be suspicious F F/C F F/C (Gosh, your lips look delicious) There's bound to be talk tomorrow D/F# D F F/C My brother will be there at the door (Think of my lifelong sorrow) G D/F# D (Waves upon a tropical shore) At least there will be plenty implied G C (If you caught pneumonia and died) My maiden aunt's mind is vicious A C C/G (Ooh, your lips are delicious) I really can't stay A7 Dm (Get over that hold out) But maybe just a half a drink more D7 G7 C Oh, but it's cold out - side

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire

C – Fm – F – G C – Fm – F – G

C Dm C - Dm 1. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, C Gm F - Fm Jack Frost nipping at your nose. Am Fm C B7 Yuletide carols being sung by a choir, E Fm Dm - G and folks dressed up like Eskimos.

C Dm C - Dm 2. Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe, C Gm F - Fm help to make the season bright. Am Fm C B7 Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, Em Dm F G C will find it hard to sleep tonight.

Gm - C Gm - C They know that Santa's on his way, Gm C F he's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh. Fm - Bb Eb And ev'ry mother's child is gonna spy, Am - D F - G7 to see if reindeer really know how to fly.

C Dm C - Dm 3. And so, I'm offering this simple phrase, C Gm F - Fm to kids from one to ninety-two, Am Fm C B7 although it's been said many times, many ways, F - G C - G "Merry Christmas to you!"

C – F C – Dm C – F C - Dm (3x)

Christmas Day (The Beach Boys)

(orig. = capo 3rd) G Am - D - Am - D 1. The Christmas spirit grows with each new day, Am D Am D G and it's so close but seems so far away. G Bm And yet it comes only once a year, Em A and 'fore you know it, it's already here. Em The streets are filled with laughter, A Am - D and so many hearts are gay.

G Am - D - Am - D 2. Everybody helps to make the spirit bright, Am D Am D G the houses turn on their Christmas lights at night. C Cm It's worth the wait the whole year through, G A just to make happy someone like you, Am D G - D and I'll never outgrow the thrill of Christmas day.

+ instrumental = verse 2, lines 1 & 2

C Cm + It's worth the wait the whole year through, G A just to make happy someone like you, Am D G - G7 and I'll never outgrow the thrill of Christmas day. C Cm It's worth the wait the whole year through, G A just to make happy someone like you,

Christmas Time's A-coming

(Chorus) G G Christmas Time's A-Comin' Snowflake's a-fallin' D D Christmas Time's A-Comin' My old heart's a-callin' G G Christmas Time's A-Comin' for the folks at home when D G D G And I know I'm goin' home Christmas Time's A-Comin'

G G Holly's in the window Can't you hear them bells ringin', ringin' D C Home where the wind blows Joy to all, hear them singin' G G cant walk for running When it's snowin', I'll be goin' D G D G Christmas Time's A-Comin' Back to my country home

G (Chorus) Can't you hear them bells ringin', ringin' C Joy to all, hear them singin' G G Can't you hear them bells ringin', ringin' When it's snowin', I'll be goin' C D G Joy to all, hear them singin' Back to my country home G When it's snowin', I'll be goin' (Chorus) D G Back to my country home

(Chorus x2)

Christmas Waltz

C A Em A Frosted windowpanes Come true Dm G Candles gleaming inside Dm G C A And this song of mine Painted candy canes C A Dm G In three quarter time On the tree Dm G C C A Wish you and yours the same thing too Santa’s on his way C A Dm G It’s that time of year He’s filled his sleigh Dm G C A When the world falls in love With things C A Dm G Every song you hear Things for you and for me Dm G C A Seems to say It’s that time of year C A Dm G Merry Christmas When the world falls in love Dm G C A May your new year’s dreams Every song you hear Em A Dm G Come true Seems to say Dm G C A And this song of mine Merry Christmas C A Dm G In three quarter time May your new year’s dreams Dm G C Wishes you and yours the same thing too

Deck the Halls

D...... Bm Deck the halls with boughs of holly,

A7...... D...... A...... D Fa la la la la, la la la la

D...... Bm Tis the season to be jolly,

A7...... D...... A...... D Fa la la la la, la la la la

A7...... D Don we now our gay apparel,

D...... Bm ... A..E7..A Fa la la la la, la la la la

D...... Bm Troll the ancient Yuletide carol,

G ...... D ...... D..A7..D Fa la la la la, la la la la

Feliz Navidad

1. Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, G A D Feliz Navidad, Prospero Ano y felicidad ! G - A D Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, G A D Feliz Navidad, Prospero Ano y felicidad !

CHORUS: G - A I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas, D I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas, G I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas, A D from the bottom of my heart !

+ CHORUS

G - A D 2. Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, G A D Feliz Navidad, Prospero Ano y felicidad !

+ CHORUS (2x)

G - A D 3. Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, G A D Feliz Navidad, Prospero Ano y felicidad

Frosty the Snowman

C F C 1. Frosty the Snowman was a jolly happy soul, F C Am with a corncob pipe and a button nose, F G C and two eyes made out of coal. F C Frosty the Snowman is a fairy tale they say. F C Am He was made of snow, but the children know, F G C how he came to life one day. F C G C There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found, G D D7 G - G7 for when they placed it on his head, he began to dance around. C F C Frosty the Snowman was alive as he could be. F C Am And the children say he could laugh and play, F G C just the same as you and me.

C F C 2. Frosty the Snowman knew the sun was hot that day, F C Am so he said, “Let's run and we'll have some fun, F G C now before I melt away. F C Down to the village, with a broomstick in his hand, F C Am Running here and there, all around the square, saying, F G C “Catch me if you can.

F C G C He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop, G D D7 G –G7 and he only paused a moment when he heard him holler, “Stop!” C F C For Frosty the Snowman had to hurry on his way, F C Am but he waved goodbye, saying “Don't you cry!” F G C I'll be back again someday. C Thumpetty thump thump , thumpety thump thump, G look at Frosty go. C Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump, G7 C over the hills of snow.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Em D Em C Em C B7 1. God rest ye merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay. Em D Em C Em C B7 Remember Christ our Saviour was born on Christmas Day, Am G Em D to save us all from Satan's power, when we were gone astray. G B7 C D O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, G B7 Em o tidings of comfort and joy.

Em D Em C Em C B7 2. From God our heavenly Father, a blessed angel came, Em D Em C Em C B7 and unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same, Am G Em D How that in Bethlehem was born the Son of God by name, G B7 C D O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, G B7 Em o tidings of comfort and joy.

Good King Wenceslas

G D G C D G 1. Good King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen, D G C D G when the snow lay 'round about, deep and crisp and even. D G C D G Brightly shone the moon that night, though the frost was cruel, D Em D C D EmCG when a poor man came in sight, gath'ring winter fu…..el.

G D G C D G 2. "Hither, page, and stand by me, if thou know'st it, telling ! D G C D G Yonder peasant, who is he? Where and what his dwelling?" D G C D G "Sire, he lives a good league hence, underneath the mountain. D Em D C D Em C G Right against the forest fence by Saint Agnes' foun…tain."

G D G C D G 3. "Bring me flesh and bring me wine, bring me pine logs hither. D G C D G Thou and I shall see him dine, when we bear them thither." D G C D G Page and monarch, forth they went, forth they went together, D Em D C D Em C G through the rude wind's wild lament and the bitter wea…ther.

G D G C D G 4. "Sire, the night is darker now, and the wind blows stronger. D G C D G Fails my heart, I know not how, I can go no longer." D G C D G "Mark my footsteps, good my page, tread thou in them boldly. D Em D C D Em C G Thou shall find the winter's rage freeze thy blood less co…..ldly."

G D G C D G 5. In his master's step he trod, where the snow lay dinted. D G C D G Heat was in the very sod which the Saint had printed. D G C D G Therefore, Christian men, be sure, wealth or rank possessing. D Em D C D Em C G Ye, who now will bless the poor, shall yourselves find ble..ssing. 16

Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer

C Grandma got run over by a reindeer, F G C walkin' home from our house Christmas Eve. all the family dressed in black. C C F You can say there's no such thing as Santa. and we just can't help but wonder : G C - Bb - F - C G C but as for me and Grandpa, we believe. Should we open up her gifts or send them back ? + CHORUS ------G 1. She'd been drinkin' too much eggnog, ------G C 3. Now the goose is on the table. and we'd begged her not to go, C F and the pudding made of fig, but she'd forgot her medication, F G C and a blue and silver candle, and she staggered out the door into the G snow. C that would just have matched the hair in Am Em Grandma's wig. When we found her Christmas mornin,' G C Am Em at the scene of the attack, I've warned all my friends and neighbors, C F G C she had hoof prints on her forehead, "Better watch out for yourselves." G C C F and incriminatin' Claus marks on her They should never give a license, back. + CHORUS G C to a man who drives a sleigh and plays ------G with elves. + CHORUS 2. Now we’re all so proud of Grandpa, C D he's been takin' this so well, Grandma got run over by a reindeer, F G see him in there watchin' football, walkin' home from our house Christmas Eve. G C D drinkin' beer and playin' cards with You can say there's no such thing as Santa. cousin Belle. A D - A - D Am Em but as for me and Grandpa, we belie...... ve. It's not Christmas without Grandma, (spoken: )Merry Christmas!

Hard Candy Christmas

C F C Hey maybe I'll dye my hair F Repeat #3 Maybe I'll move somewhere Dm F C Maybe I'll get a car Hey maybe I'll learn to sew G7 F Maybe I'll drive so far Maybe I'll just lie low A7 Dm That I'll lose track Maybe I'll hit the bars Dm G7 C G7 Me I'll bounce right back Maybe I'll count A7 F C The stars until dawn Maybe I'll sleep real late Dm G7 C F Me I will go on Maybe I'll lose some weight Dm F C Maybe I'll clear my junk Maybe I'll settle down F Maybe I'll just Maybe I'll just leave town G7 A7 Dm Get drunk on apple wine Maybe I'll have some fun Dm G7 G7 Me I'll be just Maybe I'll meet someone A7 C F And make him mine Fine and dandy Dm G7 G7 C Me I'll be just Lord it's like a hard candy Christmas Em F Repeat #3 x3 I'm barely getting through tomorrow G7 Dm But still I won't let Cause I'll be fine Dm G7 C G7 Dm Sorrow bring me way down (I'll be fine) G7 Dm Oh I'll be fine 18

Happy Xmas (John Lennon) ------G Am 1. So this is Christmas, and what have you done, D G another year over, and a new one just begun. G7 C Dm And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun, G C the near and the dear one, the old and the young. C7 F G A very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year, Dm - F C - D let's hope it's a good one without any fear. D7 G Am 2. And so this is Christmas, for weak and for strong, (War is over) (if you want it) D G the rich and the poor ones, the world is so wrong. (War is over) (now) G7 C Dm And so Happy Christmas, for black and for white, (War is over) (if you want it) G C for yellow and red ones, let's stop all the fight. (War is over) (now) C7 F G A very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year, Dm - F C - D let's hope it's a good one without any fear. D7 G Am

3. And so this is Christmas, and what have we done, (War is over) (if you want it) D G another year over, and a new one just begun. (War is over) (now)

G7 C Dm And so Happy Christmas, we hope you have fun, (War is over) (if you want it) G C the near and the dear one, the old and the young. (War is over) (now)

C7 F G A very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year, Dm - F C - D let's hope it's a good one _ without any fear. G Am D G War is over, if you want it, war is over now... C Dm G C War is over, if you want it, war is over now...

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

G Em Am D7 1. Have yourself a merry little Christmas, G Em Am - D7 let your heart be light, G Em Am D7 B7 - E - A - D7 next year all our troubles will be out of sight.

G Em Am D7 2. Have yourself a merry little Christmas, G Em Am - D7 make the Yuletide gay, G Em Am B7 Em - G7 next year all our troubles will be miles away.

C Bm Am - D7 G Once again as in olden days happy golden days of yore, Em F# Bm - E faithful friends who are dear to us D A Am - D7 will be near to us once more.

G Em Am D7 3. Someday soon we all will be together, G Em Am - D7 if the Fates allow, G Em Am D Em - G7 until then we’ll have to muddle through somehow, C Am D7 G - C - Am - G so have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

Holly Jolly Christmas

G D 1. Have a Holly Jolly Christmas, it’s the best time of the year, D7 D D7 G I don't know if there'll be snow, but have a cup of cheer.

G D 2. Have a Holly Jolly Christmas, and when you walk down the street, D7 D D7 G say hello to friends you know, and everyone you meet.

C Bm Am D G Oh, ho, the mistletoe is hung where you can see, Am Em A D somebody waits for you, kiss her once for me !

G D 3. Have a Holly Jolly Christmas, and in case you didn't hear, D G Em A - D G oh, by golly, have a Holly Jolly Christmas this year.

+ instrumental = verse 1 & 2

C Bm Am D G Oh, ho, the mistletoe is hung where you can see, Am Em A D somebody waits for you, kiss her once for me !

G D 4. Have a Holly Jolly Christmas, and in case you didn't hear, D G Em A - D G oh, by golly, have a Holly Jolly Christmas this year.

I’ll be Home for Christmas

C Em Dm G7 I'll be home for Christmas, C Gm A Dm You can count on me Fm G7 C Am Please have snow, and mistletoe, D7 Dm G7 and presents on the tree

C Em Dm G7 Christmas Eve will find me, C Gm A Dm Where the love light gleams F Fm C A7 I'll be home for Christmas, D7 Dm G C If only in my dreams

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

C Em 1. I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus C G - G7 underneath the mistletoe last night. G G7 C She didn't see me creep down the stairs to have a peep, D D7 G G7 she thought that I was tucked up in my bedroom fast asleep.

C Em Then I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus, C C7 F - A underneath his beard so snowy white. F B7 C A Oh, what a laugh it would have been, if Daddy had only seen Dm G G7 C Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.

2. = repeat verse 1 +

F B7 C A Oh, what a laugh it would have been, if Daddy had only seen Dm G C - G Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

G C G G7 C - E 1. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, ev'rywhere you go, C D D7 G take a look in the five and ten, glistening once again D A D - D7 with candy canes and silver lanes aglow. G C G G7 C - E It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, toys in ev'ry store, C A G E but the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be Am D G on your own front door.

B7 A pair of hop-along boots, and a pistol that shoots, Em is the wish of Barney and Ben, A dolls that will talk and will go for a walk, D D7 is the hope of Janice and Jen. D D7 D D7 And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again.

G C G G7 C - E 2. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, ev'rywhere you go, C D D7 G there's a tree In the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well, D A D - D7 the sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow. G C G G7 C - E It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, soon the bells will start, C A G E and the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing

Am D G right within your heart.

(orig. returns to old key)

+ instrumental = verse 2, lines 1 - to three

+ D - D7 - D - D7 Ha ha ha....

G C G G7 C - E 3. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, soon the bells will start, C A G E and the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing Am D G right within your heart. 26

Jingle Bells

C F 1. Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh, G G7 C o’er the fields we go, laughing all the way. F Bells on bobtail ring, making spirits bright, G G7 C what fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight.

C Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, F C D G - G7 oh, what fun it is to run in a one-horse open sleigh. C Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, F C G G7 C oh, what fun it is to run in a one-horse open sleigh.

C F 2. A day or two ago, I thought I`d take a ride, G G7 C and soon Miss Fanny Bright was seated by my side. F The horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot, G G7 C we got into a drifted band and we, we got upset.

Jingle Bell Rock

C 1. Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock, G G jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring, G G7 G G7 snowing and blowing up bushels of fun, G G7 now the jingle hop has begun.

C 2. Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock, G G G7 jingle bells chime in jingle bell time, G G7 G - G7 C dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square in the frosty air. F Fm C What a bright time, it's the right time to rock the night away, D D7 - G G7 jingle bell time is a swell time - - - to go riding in a one-horse sleigh.

C A 3. Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet, jingle around the clock, F Fm - F G C mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet, that's the jingle bell rock.

+ repeat verses 1 & 2

C A 4. Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet, jingle around the clock, F Fm - F G mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet, that's the jingle bell, F G - F G C that's the jingle bell, that's the jingle bell rock.

Joy to the World

C G C F C G C 1. Joy to the world ! The Lord is come, F G C let earth receive her King ! F C F C Let ev'ry heart, prepare Him room. G And heav'n and nature sing, and heav'n and nature sing, C - F C F C G C and heaven and heaven and nature sing.

C G C F C G C 2. Joy to the earth ! The Savior reigns, F G C let men their songs employ ! F C F C While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains, G repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, C - F C F C G C repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

C G C F C G C 3. He rules the world with truth and grace, F G C and makes the nations prove, F C F C the glories of His righteousness, G and wonders of His love, and wonders of His love, C F C F C G C and wo...nders, wonde...rs of His love.

Let it Snow D A D 1. Oh, the weather outside is frightful, F A but the fire is so delightful, Em B7 Em and since we've no place to go, A A7 D let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

D A D 2. Oh it doesn't show signs of stopping, F A and I brought some corn for popping, Em B7 Em the lights are turned way down low, A A7 D let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

CHORUS: A When we finally kiss good night, Bm E A how I hate going out in the storm. / But if you really hold me tight, B7 E A - A7 all the way home I'll be warm.

D A D 3. Oh the fire is slowly dying, F A and, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing, Em B7 Em but as long as you love me so. A A7 D let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

+ repeat CHORUS + repeat verse 3 +

A A7 D + 2 x let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. 30

Little Drummer Boy

C F C 1. Come , they told me, parapapompom, F C a newborn king to see, parapapompom, G C G our finest gifts we bring, parapapompom, G7 C F to set before the king, parapapompom, C G rapapompom, rapapompom. C F C G C So to honour him, parapapompom, when we come.

C F C 2. Little Baby, parapapompom, F C I am a poor boy, too, parapapompom, G C G I have no gift to bring, parapapompom, G7 C F that`s fit to give a king, parapapompom, C G rapapompom, rapapompom. C F C G C Shall I play for you, parapapompom, on my drum.

C F C 3. Then he nodded, parapapompom, F C the ox and lamb kept time, parapapompom, G C G I played my drum for him, parapapompom, G7 C F I played my best for him, parapapompom, C G rapapompom, rapapompom. C F C G C Then he smiled at me, parapapompom, me and my drum, G C G C G C me and my drum, me and my drum, me and my drum. 31

Marshmallow World

D7 G It's a marshmallow world in the winter D7 When the snow comes to cover the ground Am G It's the time for play it's a whipped cream day A7 D7 I wait for it the whole year around

G Now those marshmallow clouds being friendly D7 In the arms of the evergreen trees Am G And the sun is red like a pumpkin hay A7 D7 G It's shining so your nose won't freeze

D7 G C Am Oh the world is the snowball see how it grows D7 C That's how it grows whenever it snows Em A7 D7 The world is the snowball just for our soul Em A7 D7 So get up and roll it along

G It's a yum-yummy world made for sweet hearts D7 Take a walk with your favorite guy Am G It's a sugar date what a spring is late A7 D7 G In winter it's a marshmallow world G It's a marshmallow world D7 G It's a snow covered world D7 G It's a yum-yummy world D7 G It's a marshmallow world 32

My Favorite Things

Em 1.Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens C Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Am D7 G C Brown paper packages tied up with strings G C F#m B7 These are a few of my favorite things

Em 2. Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels C Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles Am D7 G C Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings G C F#m B7 These are a few of my favorite things

E 3. Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes A Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes Am D7 G C Silver white winters that melt into springs G C F#m B7 These are a few of my favorite things

Em 4. When the dog bites Am B/Eb When the bee stings Em C When I'm feeling sad C Am G C I simply remember my favorite things Am D7 G And then I don't feel so bad 33

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

D Bm Em A D (Bm D Em A) D 1. It's the most wonderful time of the year An d hearts will be glowing Em A G With the kids jingle belling When love ones are near D G D Bm Em A D And everyone telling you "Be of good cheer" It's the most wonderful time of the year D Bm Em A D (Bm D Em A) It's the most wonderful time of the year BRIDGE: G D Bm Em A D (Bm D Em A) There'll be parties for hosting 2. It's the hap-happiest season of all D Bm Em A D Marshmallows for toasting With those holiday greetings and gay happy Em A D meetings And caroling out in the snow G Gm When friends come to call There'll be scary ghost stories D Bm Em A D D7 F It's the hap- happiest season of all And tales of the glories of Gm A BRIDGE: Christmases long, long ago G There'll be parties for hosting CHORUS: D Bm D Bm Em A D (Bm D Em A) Marshmallows for toasting It's the most wonderful time of the year Em A D Em A And caroling out in the snow There'll be much mistletoeing Gm D There'll be scary ghost stories And hearts will be glowing F G And tales of the glories of When love ones are near Gm A A7 D Bm Em Christmases long, long ago It's the most wonderful time D Bm Em CHORUS: yes, It's the most wonderful time D Bm Em A D (Bm D Em A) D Bm Em It's the most wonderful time of the year It's the most wonderful time Em A D Bm Em A D There'll be much mistletoeing oh the most wonderful time of the year 34

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

G C G C A7 D - D7 1. It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old, G C G C D G from angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold. B7 Em A A7 D- D7 "Peace on the earth, goodwill to men, from heaven's all gracious King !” G C G C D G The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing.

G C G C A7 D - D7 2. Still through the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings unfurled, G C G C D G and still their heavenly music floats all o'er the weary world. B7 Em A A7 D - D7 Above its sad and lowly plains they bend on hovering wing, G C G C D G and ever o'er its Babel sounds the blessed angels sing.

O Come all Ye Faithful

D A D A D G D A 1. O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, E A D A E A o come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem. D G D G D A D G E A Come on and behold him, born the King of Angels.

G D A D A D A D A D Oh come, let us adore him, oh come, let us adore him, G D A D A D - G D A D o come, let us adore him, _ Christ the Lord.

D A D A D G D A 2. See, how the shepherds, summoned to his cradle, E A D A E A leaving their flocks draw near with lovely fear. D G D G D A D G E A We will go thither, bend your joyful footsteps.

G D A D A D A D A D Oh come, let us adore him, oh come, let us adore him, G D A D A D - G D A D o come, let us adore him, _ Christ the Lord.

D A D A D G D A 3. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, E A D A E A sing, all ye citizens of heaven above. D G D G D A D G E A Glory to Go - d, glory in the highest.

G D A D A D A D A D Oh come, let us adore him, oh come, let us adore him, G D A D A D - G D A D o come, let us adore him, _ Christ the Lord. 36

O Holy Night

C F C 1. O Holy Night, the stars are brightly shining, Am G C it is the night of our dear Savior's birth. C F C Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Em B7 Em till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.

G C The thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, G C for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Am Em Dm Am Fall on your knees, o hear the angel voices, C - G C - F C - G C o ni….ght divine, o night when Christ was born. G - G7 C - F C - G C O ni…..ght divi….ne, o night, o night divine.

C F C 2. O Holy Night, the stars are brightly shining, Am G C it is the night of our dear Savior's birth. C F C Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Em B7 Em till he appeared and the soul felt it's worth.

Oh Little Town of Bethlehem

C F C G C 1. Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie, C7 F C G C above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. Am E F E Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light. C F C G C The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

C F C G C 2. For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above C7 F C G C While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of wondering love. Am E F E Oh morning stars together, proclaim thy holy birth. C F C G C And praises sing to God the king, and peace to men on earth.

C F C G C 3. Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie, C7 F C G C above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. Am E F E Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light. C F C G C The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

C G 1. Rockin' around the Christmas tree at the Christmas Party Hop, G7 G C Mistletoe hung where you can see every couple tries to stop. G Rockin' around the Christmas tree, let the Christmas spirit ring, G7 G C later we'll have some pumpkin pie, and we'll do some carolling.

Chorus: F Em You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear Am D7 G G7 voices singing, let's be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly !

C G Rockin' around the Christmas tree, have a happy holiday, G7 G C everyone dancin' merrily in the new old fashioned way.

C - G - G7 - G - C C - G - G7 - G - C 2. ( instrumental = verse 1, lines 1 - 4 )

Chorus: F Em You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear Am D7 G G7 voices singing, let's be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly !

C G Rockin' around the Christmas tree, have a happy holiday, G7 G G7 C everyone dancin' merrily in the new old fashioned way.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

F C G C You know Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer, and Vixen, F C G C Comet, and Cupid, and Donner and Blitzen, E Am D G ~ but do you recall the most famous reindeer of all.

C G 1. Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose, G7 C and if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows. G All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names, G7 C they never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games.

F C G C Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say, G E D G G7 “Rudolph with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?” C G Then all the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee, G7 C “Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you'll go down in history! “

Santa Baby

(capo 1st) C Am D G C Santa cutie, there's one thing I really do need,

C Em D G C Am D G C 1. Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree, the deed, to a platinum mine. Em D G C Am D G C – Am - D - G for me, I've been an awful good girl. Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney Am D G C - Am – D - G tonight. Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight. C Am D G C C Am D G C Santa baby, I'm filling my stocking with a baby, an out-of-space convertible too, duplex, Am D G C Am D G C light blue, I'll wait up for you dear. and checks, sign your 'X' on the line. Am D G C - Am - DGC Am D G C - Am – DGC Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight. tonight.

E E Think of all the fun I've missed, Come and trim my Christmas tree, A A think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed. with some decorations bought at Tiffany's. D D Next year I could be, oh, so good, I really do believe in you, G G7 G G7 C C let's see if you believe in me. Boo doo bee doo. if you'd check off my Christmas list. Boo doo bee doo. Am D G C 3. Santa baby, forgot to mention one little Am D G thing, 2. Santa honey, I wanna yacht and really Am D G C that's a ring, I don't mean a phone. C Am D G C Am D G C - Am not a lot, I've been an angel all year. Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney Am D G C – Am – D - G tonight. Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney D G C - Am tonight. Hurry down the chimney tonight, D G ~ G7 C hurry down the chimney - to....night

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

(capo=2nd) C F 1. You better watch out, you better not cry, C F you better not pout, I'm telling you why.

C F C F Santa Claus is coming to town, Santa Claus is coming to town. C Am F - G C Santa Claus is coming _ to town.

- F - G C F 2. He's making a list, and checking it twice, C F he's gonna find out who's naughty and nice, + CHORUS

C F C F He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake, D G D G he knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake!

3. = repeat verse 1 + CHORUS - F - G

C F C F He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake, D G D G he knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake!

4. = repeat verse 1 + + CHORUS + F - G

C F - C F Santa Claus is coming to town, Santa Claus is coming to town, C Am F - G C Am F - G Santa Claus is coming, Santa Claus is coming, C Am F - G C Santa Claus is coming to town.

Silent Night

G D D7 G 1. Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright, C G round yon Virgin, Mother and Child, C G holy infant so tender and mild, D D7 G - Em G D7 G sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.

G D D7 G 2. Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight, C G glories stream from heaven afar, C G heavenly hosts sing Alleluia, D D7 G-Em G D7 G Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born!

G D D7 G 3. Silent night, holy night! Son of God love's pure light, C G radiant beams from Thy holy face, C G with the dawn of redeeming grace, D D7 G-Em G D7 G Jesus Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus Lord, at Thy birth.

There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays

G7 C F C 1. Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays G7 C F G7 'cause, no mat-ter how far away you roam, G7 C F C when you long for the sunshine of a friendly gaze, D7 G7 C for the hol-i-days you can't beat home sweet home...

Bridge: C7 F7 I met a man who lives in tennessee, G7 He was a' headin' for... G7 C Am Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie, F from Pennsylvania folks are travlin', down G7 C to Dixie's sunny shores G Am D7 G7 Em7 From Atlantic to Pacific, gee, the traffic is terrific!

G7 C F C 2. Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays G7 C F G7 'cause, no mat-ter how far away you roam, G7 C F C if you want to be happy in a million ways...

(outro)

D7 G7 C for the hol-i-days you can't beat home sweet home... D7 G7 C G7 C for the hol-i-days you can't beat home sweet home…

The Twelve Days of Christmas

C G C C F C G C 1. On the first day of Christmas my true love and a partridge in a pear tree. gave to me : C F C G C C G C a partridge in a pear tree. 6. On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me : C G C G 2. On the second day of Christmas my true six geese-a-laying, love gave to me : Em D G G five golden rings. two turtle doves, C F G C F C G C Four calling birds, three French hens, two and a partridge in a pear tree. turtle doves, C F C G C C G C and a partridge in a pear tree. 3. On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me : C G G C three French hens, two turtle doves, 7. On the seventh day of Christmas my true C F C G C love gave to me : and a partridge in a pear tree. G seven swans-a-swimming, six C G C geese-a-laying, 4. On the fourth day of Christmas my true Em D G love gave to me : five golden rings. G C F G four calling birds, three French hens, two Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, turtle doves, C F C G C C F C G C and a partridge in a pear tree. and a partridge in a pear tree.

C G C C G C 5. On the fifth day of Christmas my true love 8. On the eighth day of Christmas my true gave to me : love gave to me : Em D G G five golden rings. eight maids-a-milking, seven C F G swans-a-swimming, six geese-a-laying, Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,

Em D G five golden rings. C F C G C and a partridge in a pear tree. C F G Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, C G C F C G C C 11. On the eleventh day of Christmas my and a partridge in a pear tree. true love gave to me : G eleven pipers piping, ten lords-a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, C G C G 9. On the ninth day of Christmas my true eight maids-a-milking, seven love gave to me : swans-a-swimming, six geese-a-laying, G Em D G nine ladies dancing, eight maids-a-milking, five golden rings. seven swans-a-swimming, C F G G Four calling birds, three French hens, two six geese-a-laying, turtle doves, Em D G C F C G C five golden rings. and a partridge in a pear tree. C F G Four calling birds, three French hens, two C G C turtle doves, 12. On the twelfth day of Christmas my true C F C G C love gave to me : and a partridge in a pear tree. G twelve drummers drumming, eleven pipers C G C piping, ten lords-a-leaping, 10. On the tenth day of Christmas my true G love gave to me : nine ladies dancing, eight maids-a-milking, G seven swans-a-swimming, ten lords-a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, G eight maids-a-milking, six geese-a-laying, G Em D G seven swans-a-swimming, six five golden rings. geese-a-laying, C F G Em D G Four calling birds, three French hens, two five golden rings. turtle doves, C F G C F C G C Four calling birds, three French hens, two and a partridge in a pear tree turtle doves,

The First Noel

G D C G 1. The first Noel the angels did say C G C D G D G was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay. G D C G In fields where they lay keeping their sheep C G C D G D G on a cold winter's nig….ht that w…as so deep. G D C G C G - C D G DG Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Is…rael.

G D C G 2. They lookéd up and saw a star, C G - C D G D G Shining in the east beyond them far. G D C G And to the earth it gave great light, C G C D G D G and so it continued both day and night. G D C G C G - C D G DG Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel.

G D C G 3. And by the light of that same star, C G - C D G D G three wise men ca….me from co…untry far. G D C G To seek for a King was their intent, C G - C D G D G and to follow the star wherever it went. G D C G C G - C D G DG Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel.

We Three Kings

(capo= 3rd)

Em B7 Em B7 Em 1. We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar, G D G Am B7 Em field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star.

CHORUS: D - D7 G C G C G O...... o ! Star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright, Em D C D G C G westward leading still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light !

Em B7 Em B7 Em 2. Born a king on Bethlehem’s plain, gold I bring to crown him again, G D G Am B7 Em King forever, ceasing never, over us all to reign.

Em B7 Em B7 Em 3. Frankincense to offer have I, incense owns a deity nigh. G D G Am B7 Em Prayer and praising, all men raising, worship Him, God most high.

+ CHORUS

Em B7 Em B7 Em 4. Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume, breathes a life of gathering gloom, G D G Am B7 Em sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed in the stone cold tomb.

Em B7 Em B Em 5. Glorious now behold him arise, King and God, and sacrifice, G D G Am B7 Em Alleluia, Alleluia, earth to heav’n replies. + CHORUS

We Need a Little Christmas

G D G G D G 1. Haul out the holly 2. So climb down the chimney D G Em E7 D G Em E7 Put up the tree before my spirit falls Put up the brightest string of lights I've again ever seen Am D Am Am D Am Fill up the stocking Slice up the fruitcake D Am D Am D B7 D Am D Am D B7 E7 E7 It's time we hung some tinsel on that I may be rushing things, but deck the evergreen bough halls again now

Am D Am D For I've grown a little leaner, For we need a little Christmas G Em G Em grown a little colder, Right this very minute C D C D Grown a little sadder, Candles in the window G G7 G G7 grown a little older Carols at the spinet

Am D Am D And I need a little angel Yes, we need a little Christmas G Em G Em sitting on my shoulder. Right this very minute Am C D G A A7 I need a little Christmas now. It hasn't snowed a single flurry D D7 But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry

G D G G D G 3. Haul out the holly 4. So climb down the chimney D G Em E7 D G Em E7 Well, once I taught you all to live each It's been a long time since I felt good, living day. neighborly Am D Am D Fill up the stocking Am D Am Am D Am D B7 E7 Slice up the fruitcake But Auntie Mame, it's one week past D Am D Am D B7 E7 Thanksgiving Day now It's time we hung some tinsel on that mayberry bough

Am D But we need a little Christmas Am D G Em For we need a little music Right this very minute G Em C D Need a little laughter Candles in the window C D G G7 Need a little singing Carols at the spinet G G7 Ringing through the rafter

Am D Am D And we need a little Christmas G Em And we need a little snappy Right this very minute G Em A A7 Happy ever after Am C D G It hasn't snowed a single flurry D D7 We need a little Christmas now But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry

We Wish you a Merry Christmas

G C 1. We wish you a merry Christmas, Am D we wish you a merry Christmas, Bm Em C D G we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

CHORUS: G D Em D A D Good tidings we bring to you and your kin, G D C D G We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

G C 2. Now bring us the figgy pudding, Am D now bring us the figgy pudding, Bm Em now bring us the figgy pudding, C D G and bring some out here. + CHORUS

G C 3. For we all like the figgy pudding, Am D for we all like the figgy pudding, Bm Em for we all like the figgy pudding, C D G so bring some out here. + CHORUS

G C 4. And we won’t go until we’ve got some, Am D and we won’t go until we’ve got one, Bm Em and we won’t go until we’ve got some, C D G so bring some out here. + CHORUS 51

White Christmas

G Am D D7 1. I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, C Am G G4 G Just like the ones I used to know. D G G7 Where the treetops glisten, C Am And Children listen, G Em Am D D7 To hear the sleigh bells in the snow.

G Am D D7 2. I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, C Am G G4 G With every Christmas card I write. C G Em C May your days be merry and bright, G Em Am C D G And may all your Christmas’ be white

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

[Intro] Am Dm Am Dm Am Dm E Am Dm Thirty-nine and a half foot pole

Am Dm G C Am Dm Am Dm E 1. You're a mean one, Mister Grinch Am D E You really are a heel Am Dm Am Dm G C You're as cuddly as cactus 3. You're a vile one, Mister Grinch G C Am D E You're as charming as an eel You have termites in your smile F E Am Dm Mister Gr - i - nch You have all the tender sweetness of N.C. (No chord) G C You're a bad banana with a A seasick crocodile Am Dm F E greasy black peel Mister Gr - i - nch N.C. Am Dm Am Dm E Given the choice between the two of you Am Dm I'd take the seasick crocodile

Am Dm G C Am Dm Am Dm E 2. You're a monster, Mister Grinch Am D E Your heart's an empty hole Am Dm Am Dm G C Your brain is full of spiders 4. You're a rotter, Mister Grinch G C Am D E You've got garlic in your soul You're the king of sinful sots F E Am Dm Mister Gr - i - nch Your heart's a dead tomato splotched G C With moldy purple spots N.C. (No chord) F E I wouldn’t touch you with a... Mister Gr - i - nch 53

overflowing with the most disgraceful N.C. N.C. You're a three-decker assortment of rubbish imaginable N.C. E Am Dm sauerkraut and toadstool sandwich Mangled-up and tangled-up knots Am Dm With arsenic sauce Am Dm Am Dm E

Am Dm Am Dm E

Am Dm G C 6. You're a foul one, Mister Grinch Am Dm G C Am D E 5. You nauseate me, Mister Grinch, You're a nasty-wasty skunk Am D E Am Dm With a nauseous super "naus" Your heart is full of unwashed socks Am Dm G C You're a crooked jerky jockey Your soul is full of gunk G C F E and you drive a crooked horse Mister Gr - i - nch F E N.C. Mister Gr - i – nch The three words that best describe you N.C. N.C. Your soul is an appalling dump-heap, are as follows, And I quote: N.C. Dm E Am Stink!..., stank!..., stunk!