Fairytale of New York chords by
Jon Bon Jovi

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Key: Db major•

Verse 1

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It

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was Christmas Eve, babe

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In the drunk tank

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An old man said to me

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"Won't see another one"

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And then he sang a song

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The Rare Old Mountain Dew

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I turned my face away

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And dreamed about you

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Verse 2

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Got on a lucky one

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Came in eighteen to one

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I've got a feeling

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This year's for me and you

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So, Happy Christmas

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I love you, baby

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I can see a better time

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All our dreams come true

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Verse 3

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They've got cars big as bars

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They've got rivers of gold

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The wind goes right through you

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It's no place for the old

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When you first took my hand

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on a cold Christmas Eve

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You promised me Broadway

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was waiting for me

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You

Verse 4

were handsome

You were pretty,

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Queen of New York City

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When the band finished playing

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They howled out for more

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Sinatra was swinging

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All the drunks, they were singing

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We kissed on a corner

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Then danced through the night

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Verse 5

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boys of the NYPD choir

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Were singing "Galway Bay"

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And the bells were ringing out

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For the Christmas day

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Verse 6

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You're a bum, you're a braggart

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You've lost all your swagger

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And the word around town is

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you ain't much in bed

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Call a squirrel Cause you're nuts

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You're a kick in the gut

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Happy Christmas, my arse

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I'll be glad it's our last

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Verse 7

boys of the NYPD choir

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Still singing "Galway Bay"

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And the bells were ringing out

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For Christmas day

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Verse 8

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I could have been someone

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So could anyone

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You took my dreams from me

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When I first found you

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I kept them with me, babe

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I put them with my own

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Can't make it all alone

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I've built my dreams around you

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The boys of the NYPD

Verse 9

choir

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Still singing "Galway Bay"

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And the bells are ringing out

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For Christmas Day

Outro 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Fairytale of New York?

The original key of Fairytale of New York by Jon Bon Jovi is Db major.

What are the main chords for Fairytale of New York?

The primary chords used in Fairytale of New York are Db, Gb, Ab, Bbm.

Do I need a capo to play Fairytale of New York?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Is Fairytale of New York beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Gb, Ab, Bbm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Fairytale of New York?

The tempo of Fairytale of New York is approximately 55 beats per minute.

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