All I Want For Christmas Is You chords

by Mariah Carey

Song Key: G Major

Time Signature: 4/4

Tempo: 69 - 154 bpm


Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e

Skill Level: Intermediate 🟠

Song Chords: G, G/B, G/D, Am7, B7, C, C/D, Cadd9, Cm6/Eb, Cm/D, D, Dsus4, Em, E7, Em7, Em/G.

Arrangement Song Details
Chord Chart Legend
G Major G/B G/D Am7 B7 C Major C/D Cadd9 Cm/D Cm6/Eb D Major Dsus4 Em E7 Em7 Dsus2
G Major-LH G/B-LH G/D-LH Am7-LH B7-LH C Major-LH C/D-LH Cadd9-LH Cm/D-LH Cm6/Eb-LH D Major-LH Dsus4-LH Em-LH E7-LH Em7-LH Dsus2-LH
Speed: x0.1

All I Want For Christmas Is You

Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key 
 
              G    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

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:

Song Cover
  • 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
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