I’ll Be Home for Christmas Chords

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em

I’ll Be Home for Christmas Chords – Guitar

The nostalgic World War II-era Christmas classic about longing to be home for the holidays. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Nostalgic Holiday (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play slowly and sentimentally. This song carries deep emotion — let each chord change breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C A7 Dm G
I’ll be home for Christmas
Em Am DmG
You can plan on me
C Am Dm Fm
Please have snow and mistletoe
Em A7 Dm G
And presents on the tree
 

Verse 2

 
C A7 Dm G
Christmas Eve will find me
Em Am Dm G
Where the love light gleams
C Dm Em Am
I’ll be home for Christmas
Dm G C C
If only in my dreams
 

Verse 3 (Repeat)

 
C A7 Dm G
I’ll be home for Christmas
Em Am DmG
You can plan on me
C Am Dm Fm
Please have snow and mistletoe
Em A7 Dm G
And presents on the tree
 

Outro

 
C A7 Dm G
Christmas Eve will find me
Em Am Dm G
Where the love light gleams
C Dm Em Am
I’ll be home for Christmas
Dm G C
If only in my dreams
Dm G C
If only in my dreams
 

Practice tip: This song has many chord changes, but they move slowly. Take each line separately and practice the transitions. The A7 adds warmth — it’s like an Am with the C string open.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ll Be Home for Christmas"?

You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, Dm, G, F and Em.

Is "I’ll Be Home for Christmas" 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 "I’ll Be Home for Christmas" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "I’ll Be Home for Christmas"?

It was written by Kim Gannon, Walter Kent, Buck Ram, and released in 1943.

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em

I’ll Be Home for Christmas Chords – Ukulele

The nostalgic World War II-era Christmas classic about longing to be home for the holidays. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Nostalgic Holiday (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play slowly and sentimentally. This song carries deep emotion — let each chord change breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C A7 Dm G
I’ll be home for Christmas
Em Am DmG
You can plan on me
C Am Dm Fm
Please have snow and mistletoe
Em A7 Dm G
And presents on the tree
 

Verse 2

 
C A7 Dm G
Christmas Eve will find me
Em Am Dm G
Where the love light gleams
C Dm Em Am
I’ll be home for Christmas
Dm G C C
If only in my dreams
 

Verse 3 (Repeat)

 
C A7 Dm G
I’ll be home for Christmas
Em Am DmG
You can plan on me
C Am Dm Fm
Please have snow and mistletoe
Em A7 Dm G
And presents on the tree
 

Outro

 
C A7 Dm G
Christmas Eve will find me
Em Am Dm G
Where the love light gleams
C Dm Em Am
I’ll be home for Christmas
Dm G C
If only in my dreams
Dm G C
If only in my dreams
 

Practice tip: This song has many chord changes, but they move slowly. Take each line separately and practice the transitions. The A7 adds warmth — it’s like an Am with the C string open.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ll Be Home for Christmas"?

You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, Dm, G, F and Em.

Is "I’ll Be Home for Christmas" 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 "I’ll Be Home for Christmas" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "I’ll Be Home for Christmas"?

It was written by Kim Gannon, Walter Kent, Buck Ram, and released in 1943.

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em

I’ll Be Home for Christmas Chords – Piano

The nostalgic World War II-era Christmas classic about longing to be home for the holidays. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Nostalgic Holiday (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play slowly and sentimentally. This song carries deep emotion — let each chord change breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C A7 Dm G
I’ll be home for Christmas
Em Am DmG
You can plan on me
C Am Dm Fm
Please have snow and mistletoe
Em A7 Dm G
And presents on the tree
 

Verse 2

 
C A7 Dm G
Christmas Eve will find me
Em Am Dm G
Where the love light gleams
C Dm Em Am
I’ll be home for Christmas
Dm G C C
If only in my dreams
 

Verse 3 (Repeat)

 
C A7 Dm G
I’ll be home for Christmas
Em Am DmG
You can plan on me
C Am Dm Fm
Please have snow and mistletoe
Em A7 Dm G
And presents on the tree
 

Outro

 
C A7 Dm G
Christmas Eve will find me
Em Am Dm G
Where the love light gleams
C Dm Em Am
I’ll be home for Christmas
Dm G C
If only in my dreams
Dm G C
If only in my dreams
 

Practice tip: This song has many chord changes, but they move slowly. Take each line separately and practice the transitions. The A7 adds warmth — it’s like an Am with the C string open.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ll Be Home for Christmas"?

You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, Dm, G, F and Em.

Is "I’ll Be Home for Christmas" 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 "I’ll Be Home for Christmas" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "I’ll Be Home for Christmas"?

It was written by Kim Gannon, Walter Kent, Buck Ram, and released in 1943.

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Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
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Emtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em

I’ll Be Home for Christmas Chords – Banjo

The nostalgic World War II-era Christmas classic about longing to be home for the holidays. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Nostalgic Holiday (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play slowly and sentimentally. This song carries deep emotion — let each chord change breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C A7 Dm G
I’ll be home for Christmas
Em Am DmG
You can plan on me
C Am Dm Fm
Please have snow and mistletoe
Em A7 Dm G
And presents on the tree
 

Verse 2

 
C A7 Dm G
Christmas Eve will find me
Em Am Dm G
Where the love light gleams
C Dm Em Am
I’ll be home for Christmas
Dm G C C
If only in my dreams
 

Verse 3 (Repeat)

 
C A7 Dm G
I’ll be home for Christmas
Em Am DmG
You can plan on me
C Am Dm Fm
Please have snow and mistletoe
Em A7 Dm G
And presents on the tree
 

Outro

 
C A7 Dm G
Christmas Eve will find me
Em Am Dm G
Where the love light gleams
C Dm Em Am
I’ll be home for Christmas
Dm G C
If only in my dreams
Dm G C
If only in my dreams
 

Practice tip: This song has many chord changes, but they move slowly. Take each line separately and practice the transitions. The A7 adds warmth — it’s like an Am with the C string open.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ll Be Home for Christmas"?

You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, Dm, G, F and Em.

Is "I’ll Be Home for Christmas" 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 "I’ll Be Home for Christmas" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "I’ll Be Home for Christmas"?

It was written by Kim Gannon, Walter Kent, Buck Ram, and released in 1943.

Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Emtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em

I’ll Be Home for Christmas Chords – Mandolin

The nostalgic World War II-era Christmas classic about longing to be home for the holidays. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Nostalgic Holiday (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: Play slowly and sentimentally. This song carries deep emotion — let each chord change breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C A7 Dm G
I’ll be home for Christmas
Em Am DmG
You can plan on me
C Am Dm Fm
Please have snow and mistletoe
Em A7 Dm G
And presents on the tree
 

Verse 2

 
C A7 Dm G
Christmas Eve will find me
Em Am Dm G
Where the love light gleams
C Dm Em Am
I’ll be home for Christmas
Dm G C C
If only in my dreams
 

Verse 3 (Repeat)

 
C A7 Dm G
I’ll be home for Christmas
Em Am DmG
You can plan on me
C Am Dm Fm
Please have snow and mistletoe
Em A7 Dm G
And presents on the tree
 

Outro

 
C A7 Dm G
Christmas Eve will find me
Em Am Dm G
Where the love light gleams
C Dm Em Am
I’ll be home for Christmas
Dm G C
If only in my dreams
Dm G C
If only in my dreams
 

Practice tip: This song has many chord changes, but they move slowly. Take each line separately and practice the transitions. The A7 adds warmth — it’s like an Am with the C string open.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ll Be Home for Christmas"?

You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, Dm, G, F and Em.

Is "I’ll Be Home for Christmas" 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 "I’ll Be Home for Christmas" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "I’ll Be Home for Christmas"?

It was written by Kim Gannon, Walter Kent, Buck Ram, and released in 1943.

Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Emtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · Em

I’ll Be Home for Christmas Chords – Harmonica

The nostalgic World War II-era Christmas classic about longing to be home for the holidays. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Nostalgic Holiday (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: Play slowly and sentimentally. This song carries deep emotion — let each chord change breathe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C A7 Dm G
I’ll be home for Christmas
Em Am DmG
You can plan on me
C Am Dm Fm
Please have snow and mistletoe
Em A7 Dm G
And presents on the tree
 

Verse 2

 
C A7 Dm G
Christmas Eve will find me
Em Am Dm G
Where the love light gleams
C Dm Em Am
I’ll be home for Christmas
Dm G C C
If only in my dreams
 

Verse 3 (Repeat)

 
C A7 Dm G
I’ll be home for Christmas
Em Am DmG
You can plan on me
C Am Dm Fm
Please have snow and mistletoe
Em A7 Dm G
And presents on the tree
 

Outro

 
C A7 Dm G
Christmas Eve will find me
Em Am Dm G
Where the love light gleams
C Dm Em Am
I’ll be home for Christmas
Dm G C
If only in my dreams
Dm G C
If only in my dreams
 

Practice tip: This song has many chord changes, but they move slowly. Take each line separately and practice the transitions. The A7 adds warmth — it’s like an Am with the C string open.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ll Be Home for Christmas"?

You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, Dm, G, F and Em.

Is "I’ll Be Home for Christmas" 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 "I’ll Be Home for Christmas" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "I’ll Be Home for Christmas"?

It was written by Kim Gannon, Walter Kent, Buck Ram, and released in 1943.