Difficulty
Intermediate
Rate for accuracy
🎸
G G/Ab Am D
Gather around as wonder spreads through the season
G G/F# E7 Am7 D
Gather the people all around, hear their laughter and the cheering
G B7 Em A
There are so many stories a year's worth in your head
G G/F# Em
Gather the music, turn on the lights
Am D
'Cause Christmas, it starts
G C/G G C/G
Tonight
β Verse 1:
Am* D G
What kind of presents await for me under the tree
B7* C Am G
Could there be a kiss up on the nose under misletoe
C D B7/D# B7 Em
Whether a sock or fancy dress, it doesn't matter nonetheless
Am D
I'm glad that you're here that you're near
β Verse 2:
Am* D G
What kind of memories are in store? Will we make some more
B7* C Am D G
So how bout a joke for all the folks, "Knock-knock, Who's at the door "
C D B7/D# B7 Em
What I'm trying to convey is one simple message, I must say
Am D
The season gets better When we're together
G G/Ab Am D
Gather around as wonder spreads through the season
G G/F# E7 Am7 D
Gather the people all around, hear their laughter and the cheering
G B7 Em A
There are so many stories a year's worth in your head
G G/F# Em
Gather the music, turn on the lights
Am D
'Cause Christmas, it starts
Bb7 Bb7/C Cm F
Tonight
Bb Dm/A D/G#
It starts tonight
Cm D
G G/Ab Am D
Gather around as wonder spreads through the season
G G/F# E7 Am7 D
Gather the people all around, hear their laughter and the cheering
G B7 Em A
There are so many stories a year's worth in your head
G G/F# Em
Gather the music, turn on the lights
Am D
'Cause Christmas, it starts
G G/F# Em
Gather the music, turn on the lights
Am Adim
'Cause Christmas, it starts
G
Tonight.
Song History
Published: November 4, 2023
Last Updated: September 10, 2025