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The Night Before Christmas chords by
Steve Lawrence
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Key: Bb major•
Verse 1
G
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Bm
Bm
2

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T 'was the night before Christmas
Am
Am

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and all through the house
G
G

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Bm
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Not a creature was stirring,
C
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not even a mouse
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D
D

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The stockings were hung
C
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by the chimney with care
Bm
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In hopes that Saint Nicholas
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D
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soon would be there
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Bm
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The children were nestled
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G

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all snug in their beds
Bm
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While visions of sug ar plums
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G

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C

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Am
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danced in their heads
D
D

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And Ma in her kerchief
C
C

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and I in my cap
Bm
Bm
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Am
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Had just settled down for a long winter nap
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Em
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C
C

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When out on the lawn
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there arose such a clatter
Em
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I sprang from my bed
C
C

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to see what was the matter
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The moon on the crest
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of the new -fallen snow
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D

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Bm
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Gave a luster of midday
A
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D

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to objects below
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Bm
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Then what to my wondering
Am
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eye s should appear

But a miniature sleigh
Bm
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C
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Am
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and eight tiny reindeer
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C
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With a little old driver so lively and quick
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Am
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D
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I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick
D
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Em
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A round little face and a round little belly
Bm
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C
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That shook when he laughed
C
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like a bowl full of jelly
Em
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D
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His eyes how they twinkled,
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his dimples how merry,
C
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his cheeks were like roses,
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his nose like a cherry.
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He spoke not a word,
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but went straight to his work.
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Bm
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He filled all the stockings,
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D
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then turned with a jerk,
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C
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And laying his finger aside at his nose
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A
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D
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Then giving a nod up the chimneys
Em
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C
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He sprang to his sleigh,
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Bm
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to the team gave a whistle
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D
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And away they all flew
C
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like the down on a thistle
Em
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But I heard him explain,
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D
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as he drove out of sight,
C
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D
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Merry Christmas to all,
C
C

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D
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D
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Merry Christmas to all,
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C

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D
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Merry Christmas to all,
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Merry Christmas to all,
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Bm
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Merry to all, to all,
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And to all, a good night
Outro 1
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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Night Before Christmas?

The original key of The Night Before Christmas by Steve Lawrence is Bb major.

What are the main chords for The Night Before Christmas?

The primary chords used in The Night Before Christmas are Bb, Dm, Cm, Eb, F, Gm.

Do I need a capo to play The Night Before Christmas?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is The Night Before Christmas beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, Dm, Cm, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Night Before Christmas?

The tempo of The Night Before Christmas is approximately 98 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for The Night Before Christmas?

You can easily change the key of The Night Before 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 The Night Before Christmas?

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

Is there a tuner available for The Night Before 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 Steve Lawrence.

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