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Once Upon A Christmas chords by
Wade Bowen
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Key: B major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Once upon a Christmas,
C
C

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G
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far away in Bethlehem,

Mary, being great with child,
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had no place to lie down.

So Joseph found a stable
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in which Mary had her child.
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Once upon a Christmas
D
D

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was the birth of Jesus Christ
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Once upon a Christmas
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in a manger far away
G
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A king was born,
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his palace was a manger filled with hay

His royal robe was a swaddling cloth,

a halo was his crown
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Once upon a Christmas
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away in Bethlehem
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G

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And all the world rejoiced
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D

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G

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because the King was born at last

A Savior had been promised,
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D

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G

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now it had come to pass
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And the joyful news that He was born
C
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spread quickly far and wide
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D

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Once upon a Christmas
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was the birth of Jesus Christ
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Once upon a Christmas
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from the far east wise men came
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With golden myrrh and frankincense
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to praise the newborn King
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The shepherds left their flocks
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came to see and worship Him
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G

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Oh, once upon a Christmas
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away in Bethlehem
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G

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And all the world rejoiced
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D

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because the King was born at last

The Savior had been promised,
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D

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G

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now it had come to pass
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D

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And the joyful news that He was born
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spread quickly far and wide
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D

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Once upon a Christmas
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was the birth of Jesus Christ
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Hosanna, Hosanna,
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Hosanna

Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna,
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Hosanna
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And all the world rejoiced
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D

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because the King was born at last

The Savior had been promised
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D

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G

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and now it had come to pass
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And the joyful news that He was born
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spread quickly far and wide
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Once upon a Christmas
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was the birth of Jesus Christ
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Once upon a Christmas
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far away in Bethlehem
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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Once Upon A Christmas?

The original key of Once Upon A Christmas by Wade Bowen is B major.

What are the main chords for Once Upon A Christmas?

The primary chords used in Once Upon A Christmas are C#m, E, B, F#, G#m, C#.

Do I need a capo to play Once Upon A Christmas?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is Once Upon A Christmas beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like C#m, E, B, F#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Once Upon A Christmas?

The tempo of Once Upon A Christmas is approximately 171 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Once Upon A Christmas?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for Once Upon A Christmas?

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

Is there a tuner available for Once Upon A Christmas?

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 Wade Bowen.

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