Christmas Time chords by The Platters (Official Version)

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Intro 1

Verse 1

Gather 'round old friends and neighbors

And share a cup of cheer

It's that time to cease our labors

For Christmas time is here

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Chorus 1

Yes, Christmas time is here

And then comes the New Year!

So drink a toast to good old merry Christmas

The best holiday of the year

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Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: EasyKey: C majorBPM: 104

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Dm7: x-x-0-2-1-1
G13: 3-x-3-4-5-x
C: x-3-2-0-1-0
F: x-3-3-2-1-x
D7: x-x-0-2-1-2
G7: 3-2-0-0-0-1

Accurately transcribed by the GuitarTuna team.

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This is the definitive original version of Christmas Time by The Platters, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of C major. It suits players who want to learn Christmas Time the way The Platters intended, without oversimplifying the arrangement.