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Paul Young:
It's Christmas time
C C A A
There's no need to be afraid
A G G F G G G A
At Christmas time
C C A A
We let in light and we banish shade
A A G G F F G G G A
Boy George:
And in our world of plenty
G A C D C E D C
We can spread a smile of joy
A G C C D C A G F
Throw your arms around the world
A C D C C D E
At Christmas time
G E E D C
George Michael:
But say a prayer
E D C C
Pray for the other ones
D D C D E E D C
At Christmas time it's hard
C C D C C C
Simon LeBon (Duran Duran):
But when you're having fun
D D C D E E
There's a world outside your window
E D C C C D B A G
And it's a world of dread and fear
C C C C C D C G A
Sting:
Where the only water flowing
C C C C C C D B A
Is the bitter sting of tears
G G C D C G A
Bono & Sting:
And the Christmas bells that ring there
C C C C C C B A G
Are the clanging chimes of doom
C C C D C G A
Bono:
Well tonight thank God it's them
F F F F F F D
Instead of you
E F E E
Boy George & Others:
And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time
A B C C C C B A G A A G G
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life(Oooh)
G C C C D B A G A G E D C
Where nothing ever grows
C C C C D B
No rain or rivers flow
C C D C G A
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
F E C G F E C D C
Here's to you
E E E
Raise a glass for everyone
D C D E D C B
Here's to them
E E E
Underneath that burning sun
D C D E D C B
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
F E C G F E C D C
Chorus: All
Feed the world
G C F E C
Let them know it's Christmas time
A G F E F E D
And feed the world
C G C F E C
Let them know it's Christmas time
A G F E F E D
About Me
These notes can be used to play the song on many instruments including the keyboard, flute, recorder and piano. I also have a YouTube channel (Mint Music) where I make videos to assist you in your learning. Please feel free to comment any requests and feedback. You can find me on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/mintmusic
