Gtap to play
Emtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Amtap to play
B7tap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
G · Em · C · D · Am · B7
All I Want for Christmas Is You Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · Em · C · D · Am · B7
All I Want for Christmas Is You Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · Em · C · D · Am · B7
All I Want for Christmas Is You Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · Em · C · D · Am · B7
All I Want for Christmas Is You Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · Em · C · D · Am · B7
All I Want for Christmas Is You Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · Em · C · D · Am · B7
All I Want for Christmas Is You Chords – Harmonica
Mariah Carey’s iconic Christmas pop anthem that’s become a modern holiday classic. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.
Upbeat Holiday Pop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is upbeat and joyful. Keep the strum bouncy and energetic — think jingle bells shaking along with your rhythm.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C
G
C
Em – Cm
G – E7
Am – D
G
Verse 2
G
C
G
C
G
C
Em – Cm
G – E7
Chorus
Am – D
G – Em
Am – D
G – E7
Am – D
Bridge
B7
Em
B7
Em
C
Cm
Am
D
Chorus
Am – D
G – Em
Am – D
G – E7
Am – D
Verse 3
G – Em
C – D
G – Em
C
Am
D
Final Chorus
Am – D
G – Em
Am – D
G – E7
Am – D
G – Em
Am – D
G
Am – D
G
Practice tip: The Cm and E7 chords add holiday color. If Cm is hard, try playing C minor pentatonic notes over that section. The B7 in the bridge is also tricky — practice it separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: G, Em, C, D, Am and B7.
Is "All I Want for Christmas Is You" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "All I Want for Christmas Is You" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?
It was written by Mariah Carey, Walter Afanasieff, and released in 1994.