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Christmas time this year chords by
Ry Cooder
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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G

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Our boys and girls will be here soon coming home

from war

I'm so glad it's Christmas
D
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time this year

But they'll be going back

to war again I fear

Can't they stay for Christmas
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time this year
Verse 2
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Now Johnny ain't got no legs

and Billy ain't got no face

Do they know it's Christmas
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time this year?

Tommy looks about the same
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but his mind is gone
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Does he know it's Christmas time this
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G

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year?
Interlude 1
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Verse 3
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When is Santa coming 'round 'cause I
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got some requests

I bet he knows it's Christ
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mas time this year

Military personnel might not

be on his list

Don't he know it's Christmas
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time this year

All I want is two good arms

so I can hold my kids

Then they'll know it's Christmas
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time this year

I'd like a mouth so I can kiss
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G

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my honey on her lips
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Then she'll know it's Christmas
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time this year
Verse 4
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Because it's Christmas time, Christmas time,


Yes it's merry Christmas time
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Everybody stand up tall and cheer

Our children will be coming

home in plastic bags I fear

And then we'll know it's Christmas
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time this year
Verse 5

Thank you Mr. President for your

kind words and deeds

There's just one thing
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I'd like for you to hear
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Take this war and shove it up your
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Crawford, Texas ass

And then you'll know it's
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Christmas time this year
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • A

  • D

  • Em

  • Am

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Christmas time this year by Ry cooder is G major.

The primary chords used in Christmas time this year are G, C, A, D, Em, Am.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, A, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Christmas time this year is approximately 58 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Christmas time this year using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Christmas time this year. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Ry cooder.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Christmas time this year to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Christmas time this year by Ry cooder on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.