Andrew Bird – Christmas In April (Guitar)
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Chords
Lyrics and chords based off of the following live performance:
The following lick, or some variation of it, is occasionally played in place of a strummed D chord:
D
E -------------2-|
B -----------3---|
G ---------2-----|
D -------0-------|
A -2-3-4---------|
E ---------------|[Intro]
G D G D
[Verse 1]
G D Em C I wanted to hold you and keep you with me this year G D G D You're my darling and I want you near G B7 Em C I wanted to whisper these words of comfort in your ear G D G No more sorrow and no more fear
[Chorus]
F# Bm Oh, my love Am D When will we know? F# Bm If we can meet Am D Under the mistletoe
[Verse 2]
G D Em C I'm writing a song about Christmas in April this year G D G D And you know, folks- I just don't- I don't know what to think about that G B7 Em C I'm hoping these words don't ring so hollow when you hear G D G D Me say "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"
[Fiddle Solo]
G B7 Em C
G D G D7
G B7 Em C
G D G C G
[Chorus]
F# Bm Fits and starts Am D Upset applecarts F# Bm Conspiring to keep Am D Us apart
[Verse 3]
G D Em C I'm wanting to hold you and keep you with me this year G D G D You're my darling and I want you near G B7 Em C I'm hoping these words don't ring so hollow when you hear G D G C Me say "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" G D G C And may the autumn winds blow away all your fears G D C I said "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"
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