With Christmas coming up, I wanted to play this song as a special at church. But
wasn't able to find any tabs or chords for it. So I was able to get 'em by ear.
So, here it is. Any comments/corrections are more than welcomed. And if you're
reading this during Christmas season, MERRY CHRISTMAS!
CAPO I
Intro
G,C,G,C
VERSE 1
Em C G D
Here comes the letdown Christmas is over
Em C G D
Here comes the meltdown, there goes the cheer
Em C G D
But before we have a breakdown, let us remember
Am G C
The light of the world is still here
CHORUS
G D Am C
Happy day after Christmas
G D Am C
And merry rest of the year
G D Am C
Even when Christmas is over
Am D G
The light of the world is still here
C
The light of the world
VERSE 2
Em C G D
Come January I’m ready for summer
Em C G D
The Super Bowl’s over and I’ll settle for spring
Em C G D
Sometimes we all need a change in the weather
Am G C
But it won’t change the reason we sing
CHORUS
G D Am C
Happy day after Christmas
G D Am C
And merry rest of the year
G D Am C
Even when Christmas is over
Am D G
The light of the world is still here
C
The light of the world
G
The light of the world
C
The light of the world
G D
The light of the world
VERSE 3
Em C G D
So take down the stockings, take back the sweaters
Em C G D
Take down the lights and the star and the tree
Em C G D
But don’t let this world take your joy after Christmas
Am G C
Take joy to the world and just sing
CHORUS
G D Am C
Happy day after Christmas
G D Am C
And merry rest of the year
G D Am C
Even when Christmas is over
Am D G
The light of the world is still here (X2)
C
The light of the world
G
The light of the world
C
The light of the world
G C~ G~ C~
The light of the world