Christmas, Jazz

Christmas Time Is Here Chords

Vince Guaraldi Intermediate Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

Cmaj7tap to play

Am7tap to play

Dm7tap to play

G7tap to play

Key

C

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Christmas Time Is Here"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7 and G7.

Is "Christmas Time Is Here" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Christmas Time Is Here" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Christmas Time Is Here"?

It was written by Vince Guaraldi, Lee Mendelson, and released in 1965.

Cmaj7tap to play

Am7tap to play

Dm7tap to play

G7tap to play

Key

C

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Christmas Time Is Here"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7 and G7.

Is "Christmas Time Is Here" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Christmas Time Is Here" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Christmas Time Is Here"?

It was written by Vince Guaraldi, Lee Mendelson, and released in 1965.

Cmaj7tap to play

Am7tap to play

Dm7tap to play

G7tap to play

Key

C

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Christmas Time Is Here"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7 and G7.

Is "Christmas Time Is Here" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Christmas Time Is Here" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Christmas Time Is Here"?

It was written by Vince Guaraldi, Lee Mendelson, and released in 1965.

Cmaj7tap to play

Am7tap to play

Dm7tap to play

G7tap to play

Key

C

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Christmas Time Is Here"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7 and G7.

Is "Christmas Time Is Here" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Christmas Time Is Here" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Christmas Time Is Here"?

It was written by Vince Guaraldi, Lee Mendelson, and released in 1965.

Cmaj7tap to play

Am7tap to play

Dm7tap to play

G7tap to play

Key

C

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Christmas Time Is Here"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7 and G7.

Is "Christmas Time Is Here" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Christmas Time Is Here" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Christmas Time Is Here"?

It was written by Vince Guaraldi, Lee Mendelson, and released in 1965.

Cmaj7tap to play

Am7tap to play

Dm7tap to play

G7tap to play

Key

C

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Christmas Time Is Here"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7 and G7.

Is "Christmas Time Is Here" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Christmas Time Is Here" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Christmas Time Is Here"?

It was written by Vince Guaraldi, Lee Mendelson, and released in 1965.