Note: Original key is ½ step higher (G#)
INTRO
G-Bm-C-D-; (2x)
G D/F#
There are moments to remember
Em D
From January to December
C D G D7
But there's one special day so dear to me
G D/F#
There's a story to remember
Em D
Upon an evening in December
C Cdim Bm Em
The meaning of this glory day
Am D
Will always keep us together
CHORUS
G D/F#
On the 25th of December
C G
It's the Lord's happy birthday again
G D/F#
The 25th of December
C Am Ebdim7
Let's have peace on earth, goodwill to men
Em Bm
It's Christmas time once more
Dm G C
Let's be merry just like before
Am Bm Em
So make it the cheeriest time of year
Am D G
'Cause the 25th of December is here
INTERLUDE
G-Bm-C-D-
G D/F#
When the family comes together
Em D
Our hearts are full of joy and laughter
C D G D7
There's nothing better than Christmas spent at all
G D/F#
When we start to sing the carols
Em D
And join in harmonies tonight, folks
C Cdim Bm Em
Let's celebrate the greatest day
Am D
When Jesus Christ came for all
(Repeat Chorus except last word)
G-C,G
... here
C D
We'll keep the fire alive
Bm Em
Burning in our heart
Am D G
As we light the world in a lantern of love
Eb F
And when we hear the church bells ring
Dm Gm
We'll praise this day then start to sing
Cm Bb Ab D D#7
And begging for the blessings from above
(Repeat Chorus moving chords ½ step <G#> higher,
except last word)
G#-Cm-C#-Eb-
... here
G# Cm C#-Eb pause G#
25th of December is here