The more elaborate one includes a borrowed chord from a related key (D major), in this case an A major or A7 (V/V) which leads nicely to the last chord of the progression, D7. The simplest one features a I IV V7 in the key of G major. When doing research for this article I also came across a few different versions of the song, as far as chords employed is concerned. You may use a capo to ease the transposition of the music. The original key of the song is G major, but as it often happens with popular songs, the key of the song may be adjusted to suit the preferences of the singer or the level of mastery of someone on an instrument. In today’s article, I will explain a bit of the theory behind the song’s chord progressions and link you to a lesson that in my opinion is the most adequate for beginners. You can learn to play this song as a part of the special Christmas special learning path with with lyrics and strumming trainer in our Uberchord app. This tune now so commonly associated with the Christmas time is in fact the first song ever broadcasted from outer space. Jingle Bells, written by James Pierpont in the 19 th century, is undoubtedly one of the most popular of them, despite the fact that it wasn’t written with the intention of becoming a Christmas song and the original lyrics dealt with sleigh racing.
Introduction Click on image for free download.Ĭhristmas time is here, and carols are some of the easiest melodies to learn on just about any instrument. Jingle Bells – Lyrics with Guitar Chords.Watch how to play Jingle Bells on Guitar.