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All I Want for Christmas Is You Chords

Mariah Carey Intermediate Key of G 6 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

C

There is just one thing I need

G

I don’t care about the presents

C

Underneath the Christmas tree

Em Cm

I just want you for my own

G E7

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G

All I want for Christmas is you

Verse 2

G

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

C

There is just one thing I need

G

And I don’t care about the presents

C

Underneath the Christmas tree

G

I don’t need to hang my stocking

C

There upon the fireplace

Em Cm

Santa Claus won’t make me happy

G E7

With a toy on Christmas Day

Chorus

Am D

I just want you for my own

G Em

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G E7

All I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

Bridge

B7

Oh, I won’t ask for much this Christmas

Em

I won’t even wish for snow

B7

I’m just gonna keep on waiting

Em

Underneath the mistletoe

C

I won’t make a list and send it

Cm

To the North Pole for Saint Nick

Am

I won’t even stay awake to

D

Hear those magic reindeer click

Chorus

Am D

‘Cause I just want you here tonight

G Em

Holding on to me so tight

Am D

What more can I do?

G E7

Baby, all I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

Verse 3

G Em

All the lights are shining so brightly everywhere

C D

And the sound of children’s laughter fills the air

G Em

And everyone is singing

C

I hear those sleigh bells ringing

Am

Santa, won’t you bring me the one I really need?

D

Won’t you please bring my baby to me?

Final Chorus

Am D

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

G Em

This is all I’m asking for

Am D

I just want to see my baby

G E7

Standing right outside my door

Am D

I just want you for my own

G Em

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G

All I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

G

All I want for Christmas is you, baby

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.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Amtap to play

B7tap to play

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

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

C

There is just one thing I need

G

I don’t care about the presents

C

Underneath the Christmas tree

Em Cm

I just want you for my own

G E7

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G

All I want for Christmas is you

Verse 2

G

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

C

There is just one thing I need

G

And I don’t care about the presents

C

Underneath the Christmas tree

G

I don’t need to hang my stocking

C

There upon the fireplace

Em Cm

Santa Claus won’t make me happy

G E7

With a toy on Christmas Day

Chorus

Am D

I just want you for my own

G Em

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G E7

All I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

Bridge

B7

Oh, I won’t ask for much this Christmas

Em

I won’t even wish for snow

B7

I’m just gonna keep on waiting

Em

Underneath the mistletoe

C

I won’t make a list and send it

Cm

To the North Pole for Saint Nick

Am

I won’t even stay awake to

D

Hear those magic reindeer click

Chorus

Am D

‘Cause I just want you here tonight

G Em

Holding on to me so tight

Am D

What more can I do?

G E7

Baby, all I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

Verse 3

G Em

All the lights are shining so brightly everywhere

C D

And the sound of children’s laughter fills the air

G Em

And everyone is singing

C

I hear those sleigh bells ringing

Am

Santa, won’t you bring me the one I really need?

D

Won’t you please bring my baby to me?

Final Chorus

Am D

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

G Em

This is all I’m asking for

Am D

I just want to see my baby

G E7

Standing right outside my door

Am D

I just want you for my own

G Em

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G

All I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

G

All I want for Christmas is you, baby

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.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Amtap to play

B7tap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Em · C · D · Am · B7

All I Want for Christmas Is You Chords – Piano

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

C

There is just one thing I need

G

I don’t care about the presents

C

Underneath the Christmas tree

Em Cm

I just want you for my own

G E7

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G

All I want for Christmas is you

Verse 2

G

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

C

There is just one thing I need

G

And I don’t care about the presents

C

Underneath the Christmas tree

G

I don’t need to hang my stocking

C

There upon the fireplace

Em Cm

Santa Claus won’t make me happy

G E7

With a toy on Christmas Day

Chorus

Am D

I just want you for my own

G Em

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G E7

All I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

Bridge

B7

Oh, I won’t ask for much this Christmas

Em

I won’t even wish for snow

B7

I’m just gonna keep on waiting

Em

Underneath the mistletoe

C

I won’t make a list and send it

Cm

To the North Pole for Saint Nick

Am

I won’t even stay awake to

D

Hear those magic reindeer click

Chorus

Am D

‘Cause I just want you here tonight

G Em

Holding on to me so tight

Am D

What more can I do?

G E7

Baby, all I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

Verse 3

G Em

All the lights are shining so brightly everywhere

C D

And the sound of children’s laughter fills the air

G Em

And everyone is singing

C

I hear those sleigh bells ringing

Am

Santa, won’t you bring me the one I really need?

D

Won’t you please bring my baby to me?

Final Chorus

Am D

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

G Em

This is all I’m asking for

Am D

I just want to see my baby

G E7

Standing right outside my door

Am D

I just want you for my own

G Em

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G

All I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

G

All I want for Christmas is you, baby

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.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Amtap to play

B7tap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · Em · C · D · Am · B7

All I Want for Christmas Is You Chords – Banjo

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)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is upbeat and joyful. Keep the strum bouncy and energetic — think jingle bells shaking along with your rhythm.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

C

There is just one thing I need

G

I don’t care about the presents

C

Underneath the Christmas tree

Em Cm

I just want you for my own

G E7

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G

All I want for Christmas is you

Verse 2

G

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

C

There is just one thing I need

G

And I don’t care about the presents

C

Underneath the Christmas tree

G

I don’t need to hang my stocking

C

There upon the fireplace

Em Cm

Santa Claus won’t make me happy

G E7

With a toy on Christmas Day

Chorus

Am D

I just want you for my own

G Em

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G E7

All I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

Bridge

B7

Oh, I won’t ask for much this Christmas

Em

I won’t even wish for snow

B7

I’m just gonna keep on waiting

Em

Underneath the mistletoe

C

I won’t make a list and send it

Cm

To the North Pole for Saint Nick

Am

I won’t even stay awake to

D

Hear those magic reindeer click

Chorus

Am D

‘Cause I just want you here tonight

G Em

Holding on to me so tight

Am D

What more can I do?

G E7

Baby, all I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

Verse 3

G Em

All the lights are shining so brightly everywhere

C D

And the sound of children’s laughter fills the air

G Em

And everyone is singing

C

I hear those sleigh bells ringing

Am

Santa, won’t you bring me the one I really need?

D

Won’t you please bring my baby to me?

Final Chorus

Am D

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

G Em

This is all I’m asking for

Am D

I just want to see my baby

G E7

Standing right outside my door

Am D

I just want you for my own

G Em

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G

All I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

G

All I want for Christmas is you, baby

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.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Amtap to play

B7tap to play

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

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)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is upbeat and joyful. Keep the strum bouncy and energetic — think jingle bells shaking along with your rhythm.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

C

There is just one thing I need

G

I don’t care about the presents

C

Underneath the Christmas tree

Em Cm

I just want you for my own

G E7

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G

All I want for Christmas is you

Verse 2

G

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

C

There is just one thing I need

G

And I don’t care about the presents

C

Underneath the Christmas tree

G

I don’t need to hang my stocking

C

There upon the fireplace

Em Cm

Santa Claus won’t make me happy

G E7

With a toy on Christmas Day

Chorus

Am D

I just want you for my own

G Em

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G E7

All I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

Bridge

B7

Oh, I won’t ask for much this Christmas

Em

I won’t even wish for snow

B7

I’m just gonna keep on waiting

Em

Underneath the mistletoe

C

I won’t make a list and send it

Cm

To the North Pole for Saint Nick

Am

I won’t even stay awake to

D

Hear those magic reindeer click

Chorus

Am D

‘Cause I just want you here tonight

G Em

Holding on to me so tight

Am D

What more can I do?

G E7

Baby, all I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

Verse 3

G Em

All the lights are shining so brightly everywhere

C D

And the sound of children’s laughter fills the air

G Em

And everyone is singing

C

I hear those sleigh bells ringing

Am

Santa, won’t you bring me the one I really need?

D

Won’t you please bring my baby to me?

Final Chorus

Am D

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

G Em

This is all I’m asking for

Am D

I just want to see my baby

G E7

Standing right outside my door

Am D

I just want you for my own

G Em

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G

All I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

G

All I want for Christmas is you, baby

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.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Amtap to play

B7tap to play

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)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is upbeat and joyful. Keep the strum bouncy and energetic — think jingle bells shaking along with your rhythm.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

C

There is just one thing I need

G

I don’t care about the presents

C

Underneath the Christmas tree

Em Cm

I just want you for my own

G E7

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G

All I want for Christmas is you

Verse 2

G

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

C

There is just one thing I need

G

And I don’t care about the presents

C

Underneath the Christmas tree

G

I don’t need to hang my stocking

C

There upon the fireplace

Em Cm

Santa Claus won’t make me happy

G E7

With a toy on Christmas Day

Chorus

Am D

I just want you for my own

G Em

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G E7

All I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

Bridge

B7

Oh, I won’t ask for much this Christmas

Em

I won’t even wish for snow

B7

I’m just gonna keep on waiting

Em

Underneath the mistletoe

C

I won’t make a list and send it

Cm

To the North Pole for Saint Nick

Am

I won’t even stay awake to

D

Hear those magic reindeer click

Chorus

Am D

‘Cause I just want you here tonight

G Em

Holding on to me so tight

Am D

What more can I do?

G E7

Baby, all I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

Verse 3

G Em

All the lights are shining so brightly everywhere

C D

And the sound of children’s laughter fills the air

G Em

And everyone is singing

C

I hear those sleigh bells ringing

Am

Santa, won’t you bring me the one I really need?

D

Won’t you please bring my baby to me?

Final Chorus

Am D

I don’t want a lot for Christmas

G Em

This is all I’m asking for

Am D

I just want to see my baby

G E7

Standing right outside my door

Am D

I just want you for my own

G Em

More than you could ever know

Am D

Make my wish come true

G

All I want for Christmas is you

Am D

You, baby

G

All I want for Christmas is you, baby

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.