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Blue Christmas Chords

Elvis Presley Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · A

Blue Christmas Chords – Guitar

Elvis Presley’s classic holiday ballad about missing someone at Christmas. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Christmas (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Play with a gentle swing feel. This has a country-blues vibe — add a slight shuffle to your strumming for authenticity.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll have a blue Christmas without you

G

I’ll be so blue just thinking about you

G G7

Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree

C D

Won’t be the same, dear, if you’re not here with me

Verse 2

G C

And when those blue snowflakes start fallin’

G

That’s when those blue memories start callin’

G G7

You’ll be doin’ all right with your Christmas of white

C D G

But I’ll have a blue, blue blue blue Christmas

Verse 3 (Repeat)

G C

I’ll have a blue Christmas without you

G

I’ll be so blue just thinking about you

G G7

Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree

C D

Won’t be the same, dear, if you’re not here with me

Verse 4 (Repeat)

G C

And when those blue snowflakes start fallin’

G

That’s when those blue memories start callin’

G G7

You’ll be doin’ all right with your Christmas of white

C D G

But I’ll have a blue, blue blue blue Christmas

Practice tip: Only four chords (G, C, D, G7). The G7 adds that bluesy touch — it’s just a G chord with your pinky on the 1st fret of the high E string.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue Christmas"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and A.

Is "Blue Christmas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blue Christmas" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Blue Christmas"?

It was written by Billy Hayes, Jay W. Johnson, and released in 1957.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · A

Blue Christmas Chords – Ukulele

Elvis Presley’s classic holiday ballad about missing someone at Christmas. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Christmas (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a gentle swing feel. This has a country-blues vibe — add a slight shuffle to your strumming for authenticity.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll have a blue Christmas without you

G

I’ll be so blue just thinking about you

G G7

Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree

C D

Won’t be the same, dear, if you’re not here with me

Verse 2

G C

And when those blue snowflakes start fallin’

G

That’s when those blue memories start callin’

G G7

You’ll be doin’ all right with your Christmas of white

C D G

But I’ll have a blue, blue blue blue Christmas

Verse 3 (Repeat)

G C

I’ll have a blue Christmas without you

G

I’ll be so blue just thinking about you

G G7

Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree

C D

Won’t be the same, dear, if you’re not here with me

Verse 4 (Repeat)

G C

And when those blue snowflakes start fallin’

G

That’s when those blue memories start callin’

G G7

You’ll be doin’ all right with your Christmas of white

C D G

But I’ll have a blue, blue blue blue Christmas

Practice tip: Only four chords (G, C, D, G7). The G7 adds that bluesy touch — it’s just a G chord with your pinky on the 1st fret of the high E string.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue Christmas"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and A.

Is "Blue Christmas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blue Christmas" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Blue Christmas"?

It was written by Billy Hayes, Jay W. Johnson, and released in 1957.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · A

Blue Christmas Chords – Piano

Elvis Presley’s classic holiday ballad about missing someone at Christmas. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Christmas (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a gentle swing feel. This has a country-blues vibe — add a slight shuffle to your strumming for authenticity.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll have a blue Christmas without you

G

I’ll be so blue just thinking about you

G G7

Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree

C D

Won’t be the same, dear, if you’re not here with me

Verse 2

G C

And when those blue snowflakes start fallin’

G

That’s when those blue memories start callin’

G G7

You’ll be doin’ all right with your Christmas of white

C D G

But I’ll have a blue, blue blue blue Christmas

Verse 3 (Repeat)

G C

I’ll have a blue Christmas without you

G

I’ll be so blue just thinking about you

G G7

Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree

C D

Won’t be the same, dear, if you’re not here with me

Verse 4 (Repeat)

G C

And when those blue snowflakes start fallin’

G

That’s when those blue memories start callin’

G G7

You’ll be doin’ all right with your Christmas of white

C D G

But I’ll have a blue, blue blue blue Christmas

Practice tip: Only four chords (G, C, D, G7). The G7 adds that bluesy touch — it’s just a G chord with your pinky on the 1st fret of the high E string.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue Christmas"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and A.

Is "Blue Christmas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blue Christmas" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Blue Christmas"?

It was written by Billy Hayes, Jay W. Johnson, and released in 1957.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · A

Blue Christmas Chords – Banjo

Elvis Presley’s classic holiday ballad about missing someone at Christmas. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Christmas (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a gentle swing feel. This has a country-blues vibe — add a slight shuffle to your strumming for authenticity.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll have a blue Christmas without you

G

I’ll be so blue just thinking about you

G G7

Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree

C D

Won’t be the same, dear, if you’re not here with me

Verse 2

G C

And when those blue snowflakes start fallin’

G

That’s when those blue memories start callin’

G G7

You’ll be doin’ all right with your Christmas of white

C D G

But I’ll have a blue, blue blue blue Christmas

Verse 3 (Repeat)

G C

I’ll have a blue Christmas without you

G

I’ll be so blue just thinking about you

G G7

Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree

C D

Won’t be the same, dear, if you’re not here with me

Verse 4 (Repeat)

G C

And when those blue snowflakes start fallin’

G

That’s when those blue memories start callin’

G G7

You’ll be doin’ all right with your Christmas of white

C D G

But I’ll have a blue, blue blue blue Christmas

Practice tip: Only four chords (G, C, D, G7). The G7 adds that bluesy touch — it’s just a G chord with your pinky on the 1st fret of the high E string.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue Christmas"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and A.

Is "Blue Christmas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blue Christmas" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Blue Christmas"?

It was written by Billy Hayes, Jay W. Johnson, and released in 1957.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · A

Blue Christmas Chords – Mandolin

Elvis Presley’s classic holiday ballad about missing someone at Christmas. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Christmas (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a gentle swing feel. This has a country-blues vibe — add a slight shuffle to your strumming for authenticity.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll have a blue Christmas without you

G

I’ll be so blue just thinking about you

G G7

Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree

C D

Won’t be the same, dear, if you’re not here with me

Verse 2

G C

And when those blue snowflakes start fallin’

G

That’s when those blue memories start callin’

G G7

You’ll be doin’ all right with your Christmas of white

C D G

But I’ll have a blue, blue blue blue Christmas

Verse 3 (Repeat)

G C

I’ll have a blue Christmas without you

G

I’ll be so blue just thinking about you

G G7

Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree

C D

Won’t be the same, dear, if you’re not here with me

Verse 4 (Repeat)

G C

And when those blue snowflakes start fallin’

G

That’s when those blue memories start callin’

G G7

You’ll be doin’ all right with your Christmas of white

C D G

But I’ll have a blue, blue blue blue Christmas

Practice tip: Only four chords (G, C, D, G7). The G7 adds that bluesy touch — it’s just a G chord with your pinky on the 1st fret of the high E string.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue Christmas"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and A.

Is "Blue Christmas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blue Christmas" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Blue Christmas"?

It was written by Billy Hayes, Jay W. Johnson, and released in 1957.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · A

Blue Christmas Chords – Harmonica

Elvis Presley’s classic holiday ballad about missing someone at Christmas. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Christmas (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a gentle swing feel. This has a country-blues vibe — add a slight shuffle to your strumming for authenticity.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll have a blue Christmas without you

G

I’ll be so blue just thinking about you

G G7

Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree

C D

Won’t be the same, dear, if you’re not here with me

Verse 2

G C

And when those blue snowflakes start fallin’

G

That’s when those blue memories start callin’

G G7

You’ll be doin’ all right with your Christmas of white

C D G

But I’ll have a blue, blue blue blue Christmas

Verse 3 (Repeat)

G C

I’ll have a blue Christmas without you

G

I’ll be so blue just thinking about you

G G7

Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree

C D

Won’t be the same, dear, if you’re not here with me

Verse 4 (Repeat)

G C

And when those blue snowflakes start fallin’

G

That’s when those blue memories start callin’

G G7

You’ll be doin’ all right with your Christmas of white

C D G

But I’ll have a blue, blue blue blue Christmas

Practice tip: Only four chords (G, C, D, G7). The G7 adds that bluesy touch — it’s just a G chord with your pinky on the 1st fret of the high E string.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue Christmas"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and A.

Is "Blue Christmas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blue Christmas" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Blue Christmas"?

It was written by Billy Hayes, Jay W. Johnson, and released in 1957.