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CHRISTMAS SONG BOOK 2018

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CHRISTMAS SONG BOOK

2018

INDEX

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1. Away in a Manger

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2. Deck the Halls

3. Frosty the Snowman

4. Good King Wenceslas

5. Hark the Herald Angels Sing

6. I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus 7. I Wish it Could be Christmas Everyday

8. Jingle Bells

9. Let It Snow

10. Mary`s Boy Child

11. Merry Christmas Everybody

12. Merry Christmas Everyone

13. Oh Little Town of Bethlehem

14. Rockin` Around the Christmas Tree

15. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

16. Santa Claus is Coming to Town

17. Silent Night 18. The Christmas Song

19. The First Noel

20. The Holly & the Ivy

21. We Wish You a Merry Christmas

22. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

23. White Christmas

24. Winter Wonderland

25. Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian Christmas Song)

AWAY IN A MANGER

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C                   F         1.Away in a manger no crib for a bed                          C D7 G7The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head        C                     FThe stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay                C       F G7   CThe little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay

     C                     F  2.The cattle are lowing the Baby awakes                       C D7 G7 But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes    C                         F             I love Thee Lord Jesus look down from the sky                C        F      G7  CAnd stay by my bedside till morning is nigh

      C                                 F           3.Be near me Lord Jesus I ask Thee to stay                     C D7 G7   Close by me forever and love me I pray          C                      F   Bless all the dear children in thy tender care           C         F G7     C And fit us for heaven to live with thee there

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DECK THE HALLS

C                   G7        C G7          C     G7   C1.Deck the halls with boughs of holly Fa la la la la la la la la

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  C               G7    C G7           C      G7    CTis the season to be jolly Fa la la la la la la la la

G7             C       Am       G7   Don we now our gay apparel Fa la la la la la la la la        C         G7            C F           C     G7     CTroll the ancient Christmas carol Fa la la la la la la la la

   C              G7      C  G7          C      G7     C2. See the blazing Yule before us Fa la la la la la la la la

   C         G7        C G7          C      G7     CStrike the harp and join the chorus Fa la la la la la la la la

G7        C                 Am       G7   Follow me in merry measure Fa la la la la la la la la

C       G7         C    F           C      G7     CWhile I tell a Christmas treasure Fa la la la la la la la la

    C         G7       C G7          C      G7     C3. Fast away the old year passes Fa la la la la la la la la

   C        G7        C  G7          C      G7    CHail the new year lads and lasses Fa la la la la la la la la

G7             C            Am       G7   Sing we joyous all together Fa la la la la la la la la

C        G7        C    F           C     G7     CHe-edless of wind and weather Fa la la la la la la la la

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FROSTY THE SNOWMAN

F Bb F

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1.Frosty the Snow Man was a jolly happy soul Bb F C7 FWith a corn-cob pipe and a button nose And two eyes made out of coal F Bb F BbFrosty the Snow Man Is a fairy tale they say, he was made of snow F C7 F But the children know how he came to life one day Bb Am Bb F2.There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found Bb Am G7 C7 For when they put it on his head he began to dance around F Bb F BbOh Frosty the Snow Man was alive as he could be Bb F C7 F And the children say he could laugh and play just the same as you and me F Bb F3. Frosty the Snow Man knew the sun was hot that day Bb F C7 FSo he said let's run and we'll have some fun before I melt away F Bb F Down to the village with a broomstick in his hand Bb F C7 F Running here and there all around the square saying catch me if you can Bb Am Bb F4.He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop Bb Am G7 C7 And he only paused a moment when he heard him holler stop F Bb F Frosty the Snow Man had to hurry on his way Bb F C7 F But he waved good-bye saying please don't you cry I'll be back again some day

Repeat 1

3GOOD KING WENCESLAS C Am C F G7 C 1.Good King Wenceslas looked out On the feast of StephenC Am C F G7 C When the snow lay round about deep and crisp and evenC Am F G7 C

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Brightly shown the moon that night though the frost was cru - elC Am G7 F C When a poor man came in sight Gathering winter fu – el

C Am C F G7 C 2."Hither, page, and stand by me, If thou know'st it, telling,C Am C F G7 C Yonder peasant, who is he? Where and what his dwelling?"C Am F G7 C "Sire, he lives a good league hence, Underneath the mountain;C Am G7 F C Right against the forest fence, By Saint Agnes' fou - ntain."

C Am C F G7 C3."Bring me flesh, and bring me wine, Bring me pine logs hither:C Am C F G7 C Thou and I will see him dine, When we bear them thither."C Am F G7 C Page and monarch, forth they went, Forth they went together;C Am G7 F C Thro' the rude wind's wild lament And the bitter wea - ther.

C Am C F G7 C4."Sire, the night is darker now, And the wind blows stronger;C Am C F G7 C Fails my heart, I know not how, I can go no longer."C Am F G7 C Mark my footsteps, good my page; Tread thou in them boldly:C Am G7 F C Thou shalt find the winter's rage Freeze thy blood less co - ldly."

C Am C F G7 C5.In his master's steps he trod, Where the snow lay dinted;C Am C F G7 C Heat was in the very sod Which the saint had printed.C Am F G7 C Therefore, Christian men, be sure, Wealth or rank possessing,C Am G7 F C Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find ble - ssing.

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HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING  C G7 C G7 C 1.Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King;

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Am D7 G7 D7 G7Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!C G7 C G7 C G7 C G7Joyful, all ye nations ri - ise, Join the triumph of the ski - ies; F Dm G7 C G7 CWith th'angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem! F Dm G7 C G7 CHark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King!

 C G7 C G7 C 2.Christ, by highest Heav'n adored; Christ the everlasting Lord;

Am D7 G7 D7 G7Late in time, behold Him come, Offspring of a virgin's womb. C G7 C G7 C G7 C G7Veiled in flesh the Godhead se - e; Hail th'incarnate De – ity - y, F Dm G7 C G7 CPleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus our Emman – u - el.  F Dm G7 C G7 CHark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King!

 C G7 C G7 C 3.Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness!

Am D7 G7 D7 G7Light and life to all He brings, Ris'n with healing in His wings. C G7 C G7 C G7 C G7Mild He lays His glory by - y, Born that man no more may di - ie. F Dm G7 C G7 CBorn to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth.  F Dm G7 C G7 CHark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King!  

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I SAW MOMMY KISSING SANTA CLAUS       

C Em

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1. I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus C G - G7 underneath the mistletoe last night. G7 C She didn't see me creep down the stairs to have a peep, D7 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 underneath his beard so snowy white. F B7 C A Oh, what a laugh it would have been, if Daddy had only seen Dm7 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 Dm7 G G7 C GC Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.

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I WISH IT COULD BE CHRISTMAS EVERYDAY

G C1. When the snowman brings the snow, well, he just might like to know, G Em Am - D7 he’s put a great big smile upon somebody’s face. G C

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If you jump into your bed, quickly cover up your head, G D7 F G don’t you lock the doors, you know sweet Santa Claus is on the wa......y.

CHORUS A A7 DWell, I wish it could be Christmas every day, E7 D - E7when the kids start singing and the band begins to pla......y. A A7 DWell, I wish it could be Christmas every day, A E7 D A + Gso let the bells ring out for Christma..........s.

G C2. When we’re skating in the park, if the snow cloud paints it dark, G Em Am - D7then your rosy cheeks gonna light my merry way. G C Now the frosticals appeared, and they’ve frozen up my beard, G D7 F - Gso we’ll lie by the fire till the sleep simply melts them all awa.......y.

CHORUS G C3. When the snowman brings the snow, well, he just might like to know, G Em Am - D7he’s put a great big smile upon somebody’s face. G C So if Santa brings that sleigh, all along the milky way, G D7 F GI’ll sign my name on the rooftop, in the snow, then he might decide to sta.......y.

CHORUS

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JINGLE BELLS

C F1. Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh, G7 C o´er the fields we go, laughing all the way.

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F Bells on bobtail ring, making spirits bright, G7 C Oh what fun it is to sing a sleighing song tonight. CJingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, F C D7 G7oh, what fun it is to run in a one-horse open sleigh. CJingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, F C G G7 Coh, what fun it is to run in a one-horse open sleigh.

C F2. A day or two ago, I thought I`d take a ride, G7 C and soon Miss Fanny Bright was seated by my side. F The horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot, G7 C we got into a drifted band and we, we got upset.

CJingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, F C D7 G7oh, what fun it is to run in a one-horse open sleigh. CJingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, F C G G7 Coh, what fun it is to run in a one-horse open sleigh.

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LET IT SNOW       

C G1. Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, F A7 Dm G G7 C

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and since we've no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

C G2. Oh it doesn't show signs of stopping, and I brought some corn for popping, F A7 Dm G G7 C the lights are turned way down low, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Verse G Am D7 G When we finally kiss good night, how I hate going out in the storm. G A7 D7 G - G7 But if you really hold me tight, all the way home I'll be warm.

C G73. Oh the fire is slowly dying, and, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing,

F A7 Dm G G7 C but as long as you love me so, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

Repeat Verse + Repeat 3 +

F A7 Dm G G7 C but as long as you love me so, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

9MARY`S BOY CHILD    G C Am D7 G1. Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible say, C G D7 G Mary`s boychild, Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day.

CHORUS

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C D7 G Em Am D7Hark now! Hear the angels sing, a new king born today, G C Am G D7 Gand man will live forever more because of Christmas day. C D7 G Em Am D7Trumpets sound and angels sing, listen to what they say, G C Am G D7 Gthat man will live forever more because of Christmas day.

G C Am2. While shepherds watch their flocks by night, D7 G they see a bright new shining star. C Am G D7 G They hear a choir sing a song, the music seemed to come from afar CHORUS

G C Am D7 G3. Now Joseph and his wife, Mary, came to Bethlehem that night. C Am G D7 G They found no place to bear the child, not a single room was in sight CHORUS

G C Am D7 G4. And then they found a little nook, in a stable all forlorn. C Am G D7 G And in a manger, cold and dark, Mary`s little boy was born.

CHORUS + GGG

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MERRY XMAS EVERYBODY    G Bm7 D71. Are you hanging up the stocking on the wall ? G Bm7 D7 Is the time that every Santa has a ball ? C G C G Does he ride a red-nosed reindeer ? Does he turn upon his sleigh ? Am C D7 Do the fairies keep him sober for a day ?

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Chorus G Bm7 Bb D7So here it is, Merry Xmas, everybody's having fun, G Bm7 Bb Dlook to the future now, it's only just beg…un !

G Bm7 D72. Are you waiting for the family to arrive ? G Bm7 D7 Are you sure you've got the room to spare inside ? C G C G Does your granny always tell you, that the old songs are the best ? Am C D7 Then she's up and rockin' rollin' with the rest.Chorus

Dm Bb Dm3. What will your daddy do when he sees your mother Bb D7 kissing Santa Claus, aha-ah.

G Bm7 D74. Are you hanging up the stockings on your wall ? G Bm7 D7 Are you hoping that the snow will start to fall ? C G C G Do you ride on down the hillside, in a buggy you have made ? Am C D7 When you land and fall on your head then you will say :Chorus (2)

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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE    

C Am F C G7 C1. Snow is falling all around me children playing having fun. G7 C Am It's the season for love and understanding, F C G7 C Merry Christmas every - one !

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C Am F C F C 2. Time for parties and celebration people dancing all night long. G7 CD Am Time for presents and exchanging kisses, F C G7 C time for singing Christmas songs.

Chorus Am F C G7 Am F We're gonna have a party tonight, I'm gonna find that girl, G7 underneath the misteltoe, we'll kiss by candlelight .

C Am F C F C3. Room is swaying, records playing all the old songs, we love to hear. G7 C Am All I wish that everyday was Christmas, F C G7 C what a nice way to spend the year.

Chorus Repeat verse 1 +

F C G7 C Merry Christmas everyone !F C G7 C

Oh, Merry Christmas everyone !

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OH LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM

C Am F G7 C1. Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie, Am F G7 C above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. C Am C F G7 Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light.

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C Am F G7 C The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

C Am F G7 C 2. For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above Am F G7 C While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of wondering love. C Am C F G7 Oh morning stars together, proclaim thy holy birth. C Am F G7 C And praises sing to God the king, and peace to men on earth.

C Am F G7 C3. How silently, how silently The wondrous gift is given!

Am F G7 CSo God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven.C Am C F G7No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin,

C Am F G7 CWhere meek souls will receive him still, The dear Christ enters in.

C Am F G7 C4. O holy Child of Bethlehem Descend to us, we pray

Am F G7 CCast out our sin and enter in Be born to us todayC Am C F G7We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell

C Am F G7 CO come to us, abide with us Our Lord Emmanuel

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ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE

G D71. Rockin' around the Christmas tree at the Christmas Party Hop, D7 G Mistletoe hung where you can see every couple tries to stop. D7 Rockin' around the Christmas tree, let the Christmas spirit ring, D7 G

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later we'll have some pumpkin pie, and we'll do some carolling.

C Bm 2. You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear Em A7 D7 voices singing, let's be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly !

G D Rockin' around the Christmas tree, have a happy holiday, D7 D G everyone dancin' merrily in the new old fashioned way. 3. ( instrumental = verse 1)

C Bm 4.You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear Em A7 D7 voices singing, let's be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly !

G D7 5.Rockin' around the Christmas tree, have a happy holiday, D7 D G D7G everyone dancin' merrily in the new - old - fa - shioned waaaay.

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RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER

 C1.Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer                 G7Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it                      CYou would even say it glows

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   C2.All of the other reindeer                           G7Used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph                     CJoin in any reindeer games  F              C3.Then one foggy Christmas Eve  Dm    G7       CSanta came to sayG7Rudolph with your nose so bright D7                 G7Won't you guide my sleigh tonight  C4.Then how the reindeer loved him                         G7As they shouted out with glee Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer                     CYou'll go down in history G7                     G7 G7 CYou'll go down in his – tor - y

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SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN

G C1. You better watch out, you better not cry, G C you better not pout, I'm telling you why. G Em C D7 G Santa Claus is coming to town.

G C 2. He's making a list, and checking it twice,

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G C he's gonna find out who's naughty and nice, G Em C D7 G Santa Claus is coming to town.

CHORUS

C G C G He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake,

G E7 A7 D7 he knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake!

3. Repeat verse 1

4. Repeat verse 2

C G C G 5. He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake,

G E7 A7 D7 he knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake!

6. Repeat verse 1

G C G C7. Santa Claus is coming to town, Santa Claus is coming to town, G Em C D7 G Em C D7 Santa Claus is coming, Santa Claus is coming, G Em C D7 G Santa Claus is coming to town.

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SILENT NIGHT

G D D7 G1. 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,

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D D7 G - Em G D7 G sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.

G D D7 G2. 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 Saviour is born! Christ the Savior is born!

G D D7 G3. 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.

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THE CHRISTMAS SONG

G D7 G Em1. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, G D7 CmJack Frost nipping at your nose.Em Cm G GbYuletide carols being sung by a choir, Bm Em Am - D7and folks dressed up like Eskimos. G D7 G Em2. Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe, G D7 Cm

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help to make the season bright.Em Cm G GbTiny tots with their eyes all a-glow, Bm Em D7 Gwill find it hard to sleep tonight. F G3. They know that Santa's on his way, F G he's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh. Cm BmAnd ev'ry mother's child is gonna spy, Em A D7to see if reindeer really know how to fly. G D7 G Em4. And so, I'm offering this simple phrase, G D7 Cmto kids from one to ninety-two, Em Cm G E7although it's been said many times, many ways, Am D7 G"Merry ChrIstmas to you!" 5. Repeat 3 and 4

G Flat

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THE FIRST NOEL

G D7 C G1. The first Noel the angels did say C G C D7 G D7 G was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay. G D7 C G In fi…elds where they lay keeping their sheep C G C D7 G D7 G on a cold winter's nig….ht that w…as so deep. G D7 C G C G - C D7 G D7 G

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Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the Ki….ng of Is…ra....el.

G D7 C G2. They look-éd up and s…aw a star, C G - C D7 G D7 G shining i…n the ea…st be-yond them far. G D7 C G And to the earth it gave great light, C G C D7 G D7 G and so it continued both d…ay and night. G D7 C G C G - C D7 G D7 G Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the Ki….ng of Is…ra....el.

G D7 C G3. And by the light of th…at same star, C G - C D7 G D7 G three wi…se men ca….me from co…untry far. G D7 C G To seek for a King was th…eir intent, C G - C D7 G D7 G and to follow the st…..ar wher-ever it went. G D7 C G C G - C D7 G D7 G Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the Ki….ng of Is…ra....el.

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THE HOLLY AND THE IVY

C G C G1.The Holly and the Ivy, when they were both full grown,C F C G COf all the trees that are in the wood, the Holly bears the crown

Chorus C G C GThe rising of the sun and the running of the deer,

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C C7 F C G C The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir

C G C G2.The holly bears the blossom, as white as the lily flower, C C7 F C G C And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to be our sweet Saviour

Chorus

C G C G3.The holly bears a berry, As red as any blood, C C7 F G C And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to do poor sinners good

Chorus

C G C G4.The holly bears a prickle, as Csharp as any thorn, C C7 F C G C And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ on Christmas day in the morn

Chorus

C G C G5.The holly bears a bark, bitter as any gall, C C7 F C G C And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to re-e-deem us all

Chorus

Repeat 1 and Chorus

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WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

C F1. We wish you a merry Christmas, Dm G7 we wish you a merry Christmas, C Am F G7 C we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

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Chorus C G7 Am G7Good tidings we bring to you and your kin, C G7 F G7 C We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

C F2. Now bring us the figgy pudding, Dm G7 now bring us the figgy pudding, C Am F G7 C now bring us the figgy pudding, and bring some out here. Chorus

C F3. For we all like the figgy pudding, Dm G7 for we all like the figgy pudding, C Am F G7 C for we all like the figgy pudding, so bring some out here.

Chorus

C F4. And we won`t go until we get some, Dm G7 and we won`t go until we get some, C Am F G7 C and we won`t go until we get some, so bring some out here. Chorus

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WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS

C G7 F C D7 G71.While shepherds watched their flocks by night all seated on the ground F G7 F G7 C The angel of the Lord came down and glory shone ar – ound

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C G7 F C D7 G72.Fear not said he for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind F G7 F G7 C Glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and all mankind

C G7 F C D7 G73.To you in David's town this day is born of David's lineF G7 F G7 C The Saviour who is Christ the Lord and this shall be his sign

C G7 F C D7 G7 4.The heavenly babe you there shall find to human view displayed F G7 F G7 C All meanly wrapped in swaddling clothes and in a manger laid

C G7 F C D7 G7 5.All glory be to God on high and to the earth be peace F G7 F G7 C Good will henceforth from heaven to men begin and never cease

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WHITE CHRISTMAS

G Am D71. I`m dreaming of a white Christmas, C D7 G just like the ones I used to know,

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Em C Cm where the tree tops glisten and children listen, G Em Am D7 to hear sleighbells in the snow.

G Am D72. I`m dreaming of a white Christmas, C D7 G with every Christmas card I write. Em C - Cm May your days be merry and bright - G Am D7 G and may all your Christmasses be white.

Repeat 1 and 2 and end with :

Em C - Cm (pause) May your days be merry and bright --------------- G Am D7 G and may all your Christmas-ses be white.

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WINTER WONDERLAND

G D1. Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin', in the lane, snow is glistening, D7 Am D Am Em D G a beautiful sight, we're happy tonight, walking in a winter wonderland. G D2. Gone away is the blue bird, here to stay is the new bird, D7 Am D Am Em D G

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he sings a love song, as we go along, walking in a winter wonderland. B F# B 3. In the meadow we can build a snowman, F# B and pretend that he is Parson Brown. D A D He'll say, "Are you married ?" We'll say, "No man, A D - D7 but you can do the job when you're in town."

G D4. Later on, we'll conspire, as we dream by the fire, D7 Am D7 Am Em D G to face unafraid, the plans that we made, walking in a winter wonderland

B F# B 5. In the meadow we can build a snowman,

F# B and pretend that he's a circus clown. D A D We'll have lots of fun with Mr.Snowman, A D - D7 until the other kiddies knock him down.

G D5. When it snows, ain't it thrillin', though you know, kids are chillin', Am D Am Em D G we'll frolick & play, the Eskimo way, walking in a winter wonderland. Am D Am Em D G we'll frolick & play, the Eskimo way, walking in a winter wonderland. B FSharp

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Mele Kalikimaka

G D7 Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day D7 G That's the island greeting that we send to you from the land where palm trees sway G G7 C

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Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright E7 A7 D7 The sun will shine by day and all the stars at night G G7 E7 Am D7 G Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way to say Merry Christmas to you

Instrumental – (play the verse)

G D7 Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day D7 G That's the island greeting that we send to you from the land where palm trees sway G G7 C Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright E7 A7 D7 The sun will shine by day and all the stars at night G G7 E7 Am D7 Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way to say Merry Christmas Am D7 Am D7 G Gb(slide)G A merry merry Christmas, a merry merry Christmas to you!

[Can also have alternative – girls sing first, boys second, both third]

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