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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Please Come Home for Christmas Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Please Come Home for Christmas Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Please Come Home for Christmas Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Please Come Home for Christmas Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Please Come Home for Christmas Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Please Come Home for Christmas Chords – Harmonica
The Eagles’ soulful holiday classic about longing for a loved one’s return. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Soulful Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to capture the song’s heartfelt mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
F – C – G
C – G
F – C – G
Chorus
C – G
F – C
F – C – G
C – G
F – C
F – C – G
C – G – F (×2)
Verse 2
C – G
F – C – G
C – G
F – C – G
Chorus
C – G
F – C
F – C – G
C – G
F – C
F – C – G
C – G – F (×2)
Bridge
F – C (×3)
G – F
Chorus
C – G
F – C
F – C – G
C – G
F – C
F – C – G
C – G – F (×2)
Practice tip: The C to G and F to C transitions are the most frequent; practice switching between them without breaking your strumming rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Please Come Home for Christmas"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.
Is "Please Come Home for 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 "Please Come Home for Christmas" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Please Come Home for Christmas"?
It was written by Charles Brown, Gene Redd, and released in 1978.