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[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# B
Oh, my love
Am D
When will we know?
F# B
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# B
Fits and starts
Am D
Upset applecarts
F# B
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"
