All I Want For Christmas Is You chords
by Mariah CareySong Key: G Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 69 - 154 bpm
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Intermediate ðŸŸ
Song Chords: G, G/B, G/D, Am7, B7, C, C/D, Cadd9, Cm6/Eb, Cm/D, D, Dsus4, Em, E7, Em7, Em/G.
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All I Want For Christmas Is You
Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other keyG Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4 Intro: 4/4 ‖ - | - I... ‖ G 1. I don't want a lot for Christmas G/B There is just one thing I need C I don't care about the presents Cm6/Eb Underneath the Christmas tree G/D I just want you for my own Em Cm6/Eb More than you could ever know G/D E7 Make my wish come true oh Am7 Cm/D G All I want for Christmas is... you G Em C D 154 bpm ‖ | | | ‖ G 2. I don't want a lot for Christmas G/B There is just one thing I need C I don't care about the presents Cm6/Eb Underneath the Christmas tree G I don't need to hang my stocking There upon the fireplace C Santa Claus won't make me happy Cm6/Eb With a toy on Christmas Day G Em/G Chorus: I just want you for my own Em Cm6/Eb More than you could ever know G/D E7 Make my wish come true oh Am7 Cm/D G Em Am7 D All I want for Christmas is | you | | you | ba-by | G 3. Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas G/B I won't even wish for snow C And I'm just gonna keep on waiting Cm6/Eb Underneath the mistletoe G I won't make a list and send it To the North Pole for Saint Nick C I won't even stay awake to Cm6/Eb Hear those magic reindeer click G Em/G B7 Chorus: 'Cause I just want you here to-ni-ght Em Cm6/Eb Holding on to me so tight G/D E7 What more can I do? Am7 Cm/D G Em Am7 D Baby, all I want for Christmas is | you | | You| Ba-by | B7 Bridge: Oh, all the lights are shining Em So brightly everywhere B7 And the sound of children's Em Laughter fills the air Cm6/Eb (Ah...) And everyone is singing G/D E7 I hear those sleigh bells ringing A7 Santa, won't you bring me the one I really need? C/D Won't you please bring my baby to me? G 4. Oh, I don't want a lot for Christmas G/B This is all I'm asking for C I just want to see my baby Cm6/Eb Standing right outside my door G Chorus: Oh, I just want you for my own Em Cm6/Eb More than you could ever know G/D E7 Make my wish come true Am7 Cm/D G Em Am7 D Baby, all I want for Christmas is | you | | you | ba-by | G Em Am7 D Outro: All I want for Christmas is you, ba - by G Em Am7 D All I want for Christmas is you, ba - by G Em Am7 D All I want for Christmas is you, ba - by... repeat to fade
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Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: G Major - 1 sharp (F#)
- Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Moderately
- Metronome: ♩ = 154
- Voice Range: G3 - B5
- Beginner Guitarists:
At first glance, the chord progression might feel a bit intimidating—but don’t worry. Once you’ve familiarized yourself with the shapes, the song’s tempo gives you plenty of breathing room to transition smoothly between chords.
Before playing along with the video:- Focus on mastering the trickier chords in isolation.
- Practice switching between them slowly and deliberately.
- Build muscle memory so your fingers know where to go without hesitation.
- Once those tougher shapes feel natural, playing along becomes a relaxed and rewarding experience.
Cm/D sounds great and is super easy - pretend you are playing Fmaj7 except you are starting on the 3rd fret instead of the first... and make sure you only play the top 4 strings.
Cm6/Eb is also quite easy especially if you barre the top 4 strings. On the chart you will see an optional note which simply makes up the whole barre. We can do this because we have a note on the 3rd fret covering the first string.
You don't have to include the bass notes on G/D and G/B... G is fine.
The same goes with Em/G... Em is fine.
Song Details:

- Songwriters: Mariah Carey & Walter Afanasieff
- Lyrics Begin: I don't want a lot for Christmas
- Genre: Christmas, pop, pop soul, R&B
- Featured Artist: Mariah Carey
- Album: Merry Christmas
Recorded: December 1993 – August 1994
Released: October 28, 1994 - Single:
Recorded: August 1994
Released: October 29, 1994
B-side: Miss You Most (At Christmas Time), Joy to the World