Chords
Blue Christmas

Blue Christmas was originally written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson. Its melancholic melody and lyrics, speaking of a Christmas without a loved one, made the song a holiday classic, particularly through Elvis Presleys rendition, which helped cement its popularity. The song embodies the nostalgia and sadness associated with being away from loved ones during the holiday season, a theme that resonates with many.

Key: E

Introduction:

difficulty
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             E               B7 
I' ll have a blue Christmas without you
            B7                   E 
I' ll be so blue just thinking about you
      E          E7         A 
Decorations of red, on a green Christmas tree
 F#7                         B7 
won' t be the same dear, if you' re not here with me.

                E                       B7 
And when those blue snow flakes start falling,
                   B7                   E 
that' s when those blue memories start calling,
           E        E7                A              
you' ll be doing alright, with your Christmas of white,
     B7                               E 
but I' ll have a blue blue blue blue Christmas.

               E                 B7 
Ohh, ohh, ohh Ahhh   Ahh ahh a ahh ohhhh
           B7                    E 
ohh, ohh, ohh Ahhhhh Ahh ahh a ahh ohhhh
           E        E7               A              
You' ll be doing alright with your Christmas of white
     B7                               E 
but I' ll have a blue blue blue blue Christmas,