The Bells Of Christmas chords
by Chris De BurghSong Key: C Major → D Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 88 bpm
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Beginner 🟢
Song Chords: C, D, Dm, E, E7, Em, Em7, F, G, G7, A, Am, A7, Bb
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The Bells Of Christmas
Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key C F G C F G
Intro: 4/4 ‖ 1+2+ 3+ 4+ | 1+2+ (If you)‖
C G F C
1. If you know some-one who is lone-ly this Christ-mas
F C G
Reach out a hand and o-pen the door
E E7 Am7 F
Bring them in-side in the spi-rit of Christ-mas
C G C
And show what lies in store
F G C G F C
2. If you know some-one who's for-got-ten that Christ-mas
F C G
Will al-ways shine in the eyes of a child
E E7 Am F
Open their hearts to the me-mo-ries of Christ-mas
C G C F
And take them back in | time - |
C Dm
CH: So have a very Mer-ry Christ-mas ev'ry-one
G C
Ce-le-brate the com-ing of the new-born son
C Dm
Ev'ry-where this hap-py day we have be-gun
G G7 C F G C F G
To ring the bells of | Christ-mas - | - (Let the)
C G F C
3. Let the light that shines with the won-ders of Christ-mas
F C G
Fill ev'-ry heart all o-ver the world
E E7 Am F
Let us be-lieve in the spi-rit of Christ-mas
C G C F
And dream of peace on | earth - |
C Dm
CH: So have a very Mer-ry Christ-mas ev'ry-one
G C
Cel-eb-rate the com-ing of the new-born son
C Dm
Ev'ry-where this hap-py day we have be-gun
G G7 A A7
To ring the bells of | Christ-mas - |
(key change)
D Em
CH: Have a very Mer-ry Christ-mas ev'ry-one
A D
Ce-le-brate the com-ing of the new-born son
D Em Em7
Ev'ry-where this hap-py day we have be-gun
A A7 D
To ring the bells of Christ-mas
D Em7
CH: Have a very Mer-ry Christ-mas ev'ry-one
A D
Ce-le-brate the com-ing of the new-born son
D Em Em7
Ev'ry-where this hap-py day we have be-gun
A A7 Bb C D
To ring the bells of Christ-mas, ring the bells, ring the bells!
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Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: C Major: No sharps or flats
- Key Signature: D Major: 2 sharps (F#, C#)
- Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Moderate
- Metronome: ♩ = 88
- Voice Range: D4 - F#5
Song Details:

- Songwriter: Chris De Burgh
- Lyrics Begin: If you know someone who is lonely this Christmas...
- Genre: Christmas
- Featured Artist: Chris De Burgh
- Album: Footsteps (Special Edition only)
Released: 2009
Country: Europe
Format: CD Album