Christmas In April Chords - Andrew Bird

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Intro

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Verse 1

G D Em C I wanted to hold you and keep you with me this year G D G D You're my darling and I want you near G B7 Em C I wanted to whisper these words of comfort in your ear G D G No more sorrow and no more fear

Chorus

F# B Oh, my love Am D When will we know? F# B If we can meet Am D Under the mistletoe

Verse 2

G D Em C I'm writing a song about Christmas in April this year G D G D And you know, folks- I just don't- I don't know what to think about that G B7 Em C I'm hoping these words don't ring so hollow when you hear G D G D Me say "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" Fiddle Solo G B7 Em C G D G D7 G B7 Em C G D G C G

Chorus

F# B Fits and starts Am D Upset applecarts F# B Conspiring to keep Am D Us apart

Verse 3

G D Em C I'm wanting to hold you and keep you with me this year G D G D You're my darling and I want you near G B7 Em C I'm hoping these words don't ring so hollow when you hear G D G C Me say "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" G D G C And may the autumn winds blow away all your fears G D C I said "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" G