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