Last Christmas is a song by George Michael, released by Wham! in 1984. The song talks about someone disillusioned by the end of a love relationship during Christmas time. Michael wrote the lyrics, composed the melody, and produced the track. It is one of the most popular and covered Christmas singles worldwide.
Key: D
Introduction:
D
Bm
Em
A
D
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
Bm
But the very next day you gave it away
Em
This year to save me from tears
A
I'll give it to someone special
D
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
Bm
But the very next day you gave it away
Em
This year to save me from tears
A
I'll give it to someone special
D
Once bitten and twice shy
Bm
Em
I keep my distance but you still catch my eye
Em
Tell me baby do you recognize me?
A
Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
D
"Merry Christmas!" I wrapped it up and sent it (whispered)
Bm
With a note saying: "I love you!", I meant it
Em
Now I know what a fool I've been
A
But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again
D
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
Bm
But the very next day you gave it away
Em
This year to save me from tears
A
I'll give it to someone special
D
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
Bm
But the very next day you gave it away
Em
This year to save me from tears
A
I'll give it to someone special
D
Crowded room, friends with tired eyes
Bm
Hiding from you and your soul of ice
Em
My God, I thought you were someone to rely on
A
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
D
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
Bm
Em
A man undercover but you tore him apart (To-o-ore me apa-art)
Em
Ooh-hoo
A
Now I've found a real love, you'll never fool me again
D
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
Bm
But the very next day you gave it away
Em
This year to save me from tears
A
I'll give it to someone special
D
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
Bm
But the very next day you gave it away
Em
This year to save me from tears
A
I'll give it to someone special
D
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
Bm
A man undercover but you tore him apart
Em
Maybe ... next year ... (spoken)
A
D
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone ... special