Not sure what the strumming pattern is for the song, but down up down sounds good when
played. However try
what you think works for you.
NO Capo
Standard Tuning
Best to play the chorus using barre chords.
[Verse]
F F F
I'm wishing on a star and trying to believe,
F F
that even though it's far, he'll find me Christmas Eve.
Gm C F Bb
I guess that Santa's busy 'cause he never comes around
Gm C F
I think of him when Christmas comes to town
[Verse 2]
F F
The best time of the year, when everyone comes home.
F F
with all the Christmas cheer. it's hard to be alone.
Gm C F Bb
Putting up the Christmas tree with friends who come around
Gm C F
it's so much fun, when Christmas comes to town
[Chorus]
Db Eb C Fm
Presents for the children, wrapped in red and green,
Db Eb C Fm
All the things I've heard about but never really seen.
Gm C Fm
No one will be sleeping on the night of Christmas Eve,
Gm C Gm C
Hoping Santa's on his way
[End]
F F
Santa's sleigh bells ring, I listen all around,
F F
The herald angels sing, I never hear a sound,
Gm C F Bb
And all dreams of children, once lost will all be found,
Gm C F
That's all I want when Christmas comes to town
Gm C F C F
That's all I want when Christmas comes to town