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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Chords – Harmonica
Perry Como’s classic Christmas song about the festive sights of the holiday season. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Swing Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the cheerful feel of the song.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G7
C
G7
Chorus
C
G7
C
G7
Verse 2
C
G7
C
G7
Chorus
C
G7
C
G7
Bridge
F – C (×3)
G7
Verse 3
C
G7
C
G7
Chorus
C
G7
C
G7
Practice tip: The C to G7 change happens frequently, so practice that transition until it’s automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Dm.
Is "It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas"?
It was written by Meredith Willson, and released in 1951.