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Do They Know It's Christmas? chords by
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Key: C major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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It's Christmastime,
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there's no need to be afraid
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At Christmastime,
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we let in light and we banish shade
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And in our world of plenty
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we can spread a smile of joy
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Throw your arms around the world
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at Christmastime
Verse 2
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But say a prayer,
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pray for the other ones
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At Christmastime,
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it's hard, but when you're having fun
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There's a world outside your window
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And it's a world of dread and fear
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Where the only water flowing
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Is the bitter sting of tears
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And the Christmas bells that ring there
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Are the clanging chimes of doom
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Well tonight thank God it's them
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instead of you
Chorus 1
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And there won't be snow in Af rica
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this Christmastime
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The greatest gift
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they'll get this year is life (ohh)
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Where nothing ever grows
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No rain nor rivers flow
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Do they know it's
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Christmastime at all? (Oh)
Bridge 1
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Here's to you
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Raise a glass for everyone
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Here's to them
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Underneath that burning sun
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Do they know it's Christmastime at
Interlude 1
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(all?)
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Outro 1
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Feed the world
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Feed the world
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Feed the world
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(Let them know it's Christmastime again)

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • F

  • G

  • Dm

  • Am

Capo: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid is C major.

The primary chords used in Do They Know It's Christmas? are C, F, G, Dm, Am.

No capo is required for this song.

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Do They Know It's Christmas? is approximately 116 beats per minute.

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