[Intro]
C  Cmaj7  D   G

[Verse 1]
G            D
When I'm overwhelmed
C                D
All is shades of gra
G              D
then a star of hope:
     C  Cmaj7 D         G
It's al most  Christmas Day

[Verse 2]
G                 D
Threats and angry words
C              D
Seem to be the way
G             D
Better angels sing
     C  Cmaj7 D         G
It's al most  Christmas Day

[Solo]
G   D   C   D   G   D   C   Cmaj7  D   G

[Bridge]
D
Peace on Earth, Goodwill to men.
G
We've wanted them since who knows when
A
Every year we try again
    Am
One day we'll win
D7
but until then. . .

[Verse 3]
G             D
Weeping may endure
C                 D
Till we see Love' ray
G             D
Every year it shines
     C  Cmaj7 D         G
It's al most  Christmas Day

[Solo]
G   D   C   D   G   D   C  Cmaj7  D   G

[Bridge]
D
Peace on Earth, Goodwill to men.
G
We've wanted them since who knows when
A
Every year we try again
    Am
One day we'll win
D7
but until then. . .

[Verse 4]
G                 D
Stew boils on the stove
C             D
Uncle Joe and Mary
     G                D
Will laugh and make a toast
     C  Cmaj7 D         G
It's al most  Christmas Day x2
     C  G    D         G
It's al most Christmas Day (slower)