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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Deck the Halls Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Deck the Halls Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Deck the Halls Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Deck the Halls Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Deck the Halls Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Deck the Halls Chords – Harmonica
A traditional Christmas carol celebrating the festive season. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time, so strum with a strong downbeat on count 1.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – D – G
D – G – C
G – D – G
D – G – C
Chorus
G – D – G
D – G – C
G – D – G
D – G – C
Verse 2
G – D – G
D – G – C
G – D – G
D – G – C
Chorus
G – D – G
D – G – C
G – D – G
D – G – C
Verse 3
G – D – G
D – G – C
G – D – G
D – G – C
Chorus
[G]Don we now our [D]gay ap-[G]parel,
[D]Fa la la, [G]la la la, [C]la la la.
[G]Troll the ancient [D]Yule-[G]tide carol,
[D]Fa la la la [G]la, la la la [C]la.
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Practice tip: The chord progression is simple (G, D, C). Practice changing between G and D smoothly for the “Fa la la” parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Deck the Halls"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Deck the Halls" 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 "Deck the Halls" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Deck the Halls"?
It was written by Traditional.