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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Dm · G · Am · F · Em
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Dm · G · Am · F · Em
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Dm · G · Am · F · Em
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Dm · G · Am · F · Em
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Dm · G · Am · F · Em
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Dm · G · Am · F · Em
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire Chords – Harmonica
Nat King Cole’s classic Christmas song about cozy holiday scenes. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Swing Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strum to match the song’s warm, jazzy feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G7
F – C (×2)
Dm – G7
Verse 2
C – G7
F – C (×2)
Dm – G7
Chorus
C – G7
F – C (×2)
Dm – G7
Verse 3
C – G7
F – C (×2)
Dm – G7
Chorus
C – G7
F – C (×2)
Dm – G7
Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 and F to C transitions slowly, as they are the most common changes in this song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire"?
You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: C, Dm, G, Am, F and Em.
Is "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire"?
It was written by Robert Wells, Mel Torme, and released in 1945.