Intro
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G D Em C D G D Em C D G
[Verse 1]
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Wise men from the east brought finery
G D Em
Lone star in the sky began to shine
C Am
But here on the ground, there's no room to be found
D Am D
It happened at Easter time
[Verse 2]
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I bring frankincense, myrrh and thyme
G D Em
A lonely star on you alone would shine
C Am
But a sign on the door says, no room anymore
D C G D/A
It happened at Christmas time
[Chorus]
G D Em C
For those who live in cardboard Christmas boxes
D G D
G D Em C
Ringing out their joyous message 'cause it
D G
Happens at Christmas time
[Verse 3]
D G D
Shops are open every day and night
G D Em
Come and spend your money, that's right
C Am
There's a beggar at your door, it's not Jesus anymore
D C G D/A
It just happens to be Christmas time
[Chorus]
G D Em C
For those who live in cardboard Christmas boxes
D G D
G D Em C
Ringing out their joyous message and it
D G
Happens at Christmas time
[Bridge]
F C
For those who think that Christmas
F C
Means goodwill to all men
D Em
Take a walk down London streets
Am Am7 D C G D/A
[Chorus]
G D Em C
For those who live in cardboard Christmas boxes
D G D
G D Em C
Ringing out their joyous message and it
D G
Happens at Christmas time (here we go)
[Chorus]
D Em C
For those who live in cardboard Christmas boxes
D G D
G D Em C
Ringing out their joyous message that it
D G
Happens at Christmas time
[Chorus] (## fade to end ##)
D Em C
For those who live in cardboard Christmas boxes
D G D
G D Em C
Ringing out their joyous message that it
D G
Happens at Christmas time