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Last Christmas Chords

(ver. 1)
Taylor Swift
[Intro]
  D          Dsus4        D           Dsus2      D           Dsus4        D    Dsus4  D    Dsus2
|           /           /           /           |           /           /           /           |
 
  Bm/F#       B7sus4      Bm7         Bm         Bm/F#        B7sus4     Bm/F# B7sus4 Bm7   Bm7
|           /           /           /           |           /           /           /           |
 
 Em           Em7         Em6         Em         Em           Em7         Em    Em7   Em6   Em
|           /           /           /           |           /           /           /           |
 
 Asus2        Asus4       A/E         Asus2      Asus2        Asus4      Asus2 Asus4  A/E  Asus2
|           /           /           /           |           /           /           /           |
 
[Chorus]
D    Dsus2  D             Dsus4  D
Last Christmas I gave you my     heart
        Bm        Bm7     B9       Bm7
But the very next day you gave it away.
Em   Em7     Em           Em7
This year to save me from tears
     A              Asus4  A  A7
I'll give it to someone    special.
 
[Verse 1]
D    Dsus2 D       D5    D  Dsus2
Once bit...ten and twice shy....
Bm          Bm7          Bm7/F#  Bm7   B9       Em
  I keep my distance but you     still catch my eye
        Em7   Em          Em7  Em
Tell me baby, do you recognize me
A         Asus2          A          Asus2   A/E
Well, its been a year it doesn't surprise   me
 
D/A   Dsus2 D      Dsus2                  D
Merry Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it
Bm     Bsus2/F#    Bsus2                 Bm
With a note saying I    love you I meant it
Em    Em7         Em        Em7
Now I know what a fool I've been
           Asus4   A                  Asus4    A5/E
But if you kiss me now, I know you'll fool me again
 
[Chorus]
D    Dsus2 D              Dsus4 D     Dsus2
Last Christmas I gave you my    heart
        Bm        Bm7     B9      Bm/F#
But the very next day you gave it away.
Em   Em7     Em           Em7
This year to save me from tears
     A              Asus4  A  A7
I'll give it to someone    special.
 
D    Dsus2 D              Dsus4 D     Dsus2
Last Christmas I gave you my    heart
        Bm        Bm7     B9      Bm/F#
But the very next day you gave it away.
Em   Em7     Em           Em7
This year to save me from tears
     A              Asus4  A  A7
I'll give it to someone    special.
 
[Verse 2]
D           Dsus2    D            D5 D  Bm
  A crowded room and friends with tired eyes.
           Bsus2/F#  Bm           Bm7     Em
I'm hiding from      you and your soul of ice.
   Em7   Em               Em7        Em
My God I thought you were someone to rely on
A    Asus2          A          Asus4  Asus2
Me I guess I was a shoulder to cry    on.
 
  D/A       Dsus2                    D
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
  Bm         Bsus2/F#  Bsus2             Bm
A girl under cover     but you tore her apart.
Em    Em7         Em        Em7
Maybe this year maybe this year
     A              Asus4    A  A7    D
I'll give it to someone      special.
 
[Chorus]
D    Dsus2 D              Dsus4 D     Dsus2
Last Christmas I gave you my    heart
        Bm        Bm7     B9      Bm/F#
But the very next day you gave it away.
Em   Em7     Em           Em7
This year to save me from tears
     A              Asus4  A/E  A7
I'll give it to someone    special.
 
D    Dsus2 D              Dsus4 D     Dsus2
Last Christmas I gave you my    heart
        Bm        Bm7     B9      Bm/F#
But the very next day you gave it away.
Em   Em7     Em           Em7
This year to save me from tears
     A              Asus4  A  A7
I'll give it to someone    special.
 
[Bridge]
    D    Dsus2 D      Dsus2  D
And last Christmas
Bm        Bm7     B9      Bm/F#
    Em   Em7   Em   Em7
And this year
         Asus4    A    A7       A
won't be anything like anything like
 
[Outro]
D    Dsus2  D             Dsus4  D
Last Christmas I gave you my     heart
        Bm        Bm7     B9       Bm7
But the very next day you gave it away.
Em   Em7     Em           Em7
This year to save me from tears
     A              Asus4    A  A7    D*
I'll give it to someone      special.




How to play "Last Christmas" on guitar

Playing Style: This song uses a consistent strumming pattern with frequent 
chord embellishments to create a festive and dynamic rhythm. The use of 
sus chords adds to the song's rich, textured feel.

Chords Used:
- D (D major)
- Dsus2, Dsus4 (D suspended variations)
- Bm (B minor), Bm7 (B minor seven), Bm/F# (B minor over F sharp)
- B7sus4, B9 (B major seven suspended, B dominant nine)
- Em (E minor), Em7 (E minor seven), Em6 (E minor six)
- A (A major), Asus2, Asus4 (A suspended variations)
- A/E (A major with E in the bass)
- D/A (D major with A in the bass)

Intro:
- Start with a series of D and its variations (Dsus4, Dsus2), followed by 
Bm variations and Em variations, ending with Asus variations. This intro 
sets the harmonic texture of the song, leading seamlessly into the chorus.

Chorus:
- Use the progression D, Dsus2, D, Dsus4, switching to Bm, Bm7, B9 for 
melodic fills. Transition through Em, Em7, and end with A, Asus4, A, A7. 
This creates an engaging and lively chorus that captures the festive spirit.

Verse:
- The verse follows a simpler version of the chorus pattern, focusing on 
D, Bm, Em, and A chords. The use of suspended and seven chords (Dsus2, Bm7, 
Asus2) enhances the melody's expressive quality.

Bridge:
- The bridge intensifies the emotion with direct switches between D, Bm, 
and A chords, emphasizing the lyrical message of moving on from past 
heartbreaks.

Outro:
- End with the chorus progression, emphasizing the D to A transitions, 
which round off the song with a hopeful message about finding someone 
special.

General Tips:
- Focus on clean transitions between suspended and base chords to maintain 
the song’s melodic flow.
- Use dynamic strumming to emphasize the festive, uplifting spirit of the 
song, especially in the chorus and outro.

Common Mistakes:
- Overcomplicating the strumming pattern can detract from the song's 
simplicity and emotional impact. Stick to a consistent, rhythmic pattern 
that complements the singing.
- Not paying attention to the timing of chord changes, especially with the 
suspended and added chords, can disrupt the song’s harmonic structure.

Lyrics Meaning:
"Last Christmas" is a holiday-themed song reflecting on past love and 
heartbreak, contrasted with the hope of moving forward. It captures the 
bittersweet feelings often associated with holiday memories and the 
resilience of the human spirit to find joy and new beginnings.            
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