Christmas, Jazz

Christmas Time Is Here Chords

Vince Guaraldi Intermediate Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read

Cmaj7tap to play

Am7tap to play

Dm7tap to play

G7tap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

Cmaj7 · Am7 · Dm7 · G7

Christmas Time Is Here Chords – Guitar

Vince Guaraldi’s wistful and beloved jazz instrumental tune from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with lyrics added later. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Jazz Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Emphasize the 3/4 waltz feel with a gentle, swinging pulse on the downstrokes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Christmas time is here

G7 C

Happiness and cheer

F C

Fun for all that children call

G7 C

Their favorite time of year

Chorus

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

Verse 2

C F

Sleigh bells in the air

G7 C

Beauty every-where

F C

Yuletide by the fireside

G7 C

And joyful memories there

Chorus

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

/verse

bridge label="Bridge"

F C

Oh, that we could always see

G7 C

Such spirit through the year

/bridge

chorus label="Chorus"

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

Practice tip: Work on the C to F and C to G7 transitions to keep the waltz rhythm flowing without pause.

Cmaj7tap to play

Am7tap to play

Dm7tap to play

G7tap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Cmaj7 · Am7 · Dm7 · G7

Christmas Time Is Here Chords – Ukulele

Vince Guaraldi’s wistful and beloved jazz instrumental tune from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with lyrics added later. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Jazz Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Emphasize the 3/4 waltz feel with a gentle, swinging pulse on the downstrokes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Christmas time is here

G7 C

Happiness and cheer

F C

Fun for all that children call

G7 C

Their favorite time of year

Chorus

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

Verse 2

C F

Sleigh bells in the air

G7 C

Beauty every-where

F C

Yuletide by the fireside

G7 C

And joyful memories there

Chorus

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

/verse

bridge label="Bridge"

F C

Oh, that we could always see

G7 C

Such spirit through the year

/bridge

chorus label="Chorus"

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

Practice tip: Work on the C to F and C to G7 transitions to keep the waltz rhythm flowing without pause.

Cmaj7tap to play

Am7tap to play

Dm7tap to play

G7tap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Cmaj7 · Am7 · Dm7 · G7

Christmas Time Is Here Chords – Piano

Vince Guaraldi’s wistful and beloved jazz instrumental tune from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with lyrics added later. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Jazz Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Emphasize the 3/4 waltz feel with a gentle, swinging pulse on the downstrokes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Christmas time is here

G7 C

Happiness and cheer

F C

Fun for all that children call

G7 C

Their favorite time of year

Chorus

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

Verse 2

C F

Sleigh bells in the air

G7 C

Beauty every-where

F C

Yuletide by the fireside

G7 C

And joyful memories there

Chorus

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

/verse

bridge label="Bridge"

F C

Oh, that we could always see

G7 C

Such spirit through the year

/bridge

chorus label="Chorus"

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

Practice tip: Work on the C to F and C to G7 transitions to keep the waltz rhythm flowing without pause.

Cmaj7tap to play

Am7tap to play

Dm7tap to play

G7tap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Cmaj7 · Am7 · Dm7 · G7

Christmas Time Is Here Chords – Banjo

Vince Guaraldi’s wistful and beloved jazz instrumental tune from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with lyrics added later. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Jazz Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Emphasize the 3/4 waltz feel with a gentle, swinging pulse on the downstrokes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Christmas time is here

G7 C

Happiness and cheer

F C

Fun for all that children call

G7 C

Their favorite time of year

Chorus

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

Verse 2

C F

Sleigh bells in the air

G7 C

Beauty every-where

F C

Yuletide by the fireside

G7 C

And joyful memories there

Chorus

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

/verse

bridge label="Bridge"

F C

Oh, that we could always see

G7 C

Such spirit through the year

/bridge

chorus label="Chorus"

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

Practice tip: Work on the C to F and C to G7 transitions to keep the waltz rhythm flowing without pause.

Cmaj7tap to play

Am7tap to play

Dm7tap to play

G7tap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Cmaj7 · Am7 · Dm7 · G7

Christmas Time Is Here Chords – Mandolin

Vince Guaraldi’s wistful and beloved jazz instrumental tune from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with lyrics added later. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Jazz Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Emphasize the 3/4 waltz feel with a gentle, swinging pulse on the downstrokes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Christmas time is here

G7 C

Happiness and cheer

F C

Fun for all that children call

G7 C

Their favorite time of year

Chorus

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

Verse 2

C F

Sleigh bells in the air

G7 C

Beauty every-where

F C

Yuletide by the fireside

G7 C

And joyful memories there

Chorus

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

/verse

bridge label="Bridge"

F C

Oh, that we could always see

G7 C

Such spirit through the year

/bridge

chorus label="Chorus"

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

Practice tip: Work on the C to F and C to G7 transitions to keep the waltz rhythm flowing without pause.

Cmaj7tap to play

Am7tap to play

Dm7tap to play

G7tap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Cmaj7 · Am7 · Dm7 · G7

Christmas Time Is Here Chords – Harmonica

Vince Guaraldi’s wistful and beloved jazz instrumental tune from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with lyrics added later. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Jazz Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Emphasize the 3/4 waltz feel with a gentle, swinging pulse on the downstrokes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

Christmas time is here

G7 C

Happiness and cheer

F C

Fun for all that children call

G7 C

Their favorite time of year

Chorus

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

Verse 2

C F

Sleigh bells in the air

G7 C

Beauty every-where

F C

Yuletide by the fireside

G7 C

And joyful memories there

Chorus

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

/verse

bridge label="Bridge"

F C

Oh, that we could always see

G7 C

Such spirit through the year

/bridge

chorus label="Chorus"

F C

Snowflakes in the air

G7 C

Carols every-where

F C

Olden times and ancient rhymes

G7 C

Of love and dreams to share

Practice tip: Work on the C to F and C to G7 transitions to keep the waltz rhythm flowing without pause.