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Intro:
C C C
C C C
Verse 1:
C
It’s the time of year
C
To spread good cheer
C
Have no fear, Santa is near,
F C
It’s Christmas, Whoa, it’s the Christmas time of the year
G F C
I’m gonna be decorating the tree for Christmas
(Drums start)
C
Turn that frown upside down
C
Old Saint Nick is coming to town.
F C
It’s Christmas, yeah, it’s Christmas time of the year
G F C
I’m gonna be cuddlin’ with my baby for Christmas
Chorus 1:
C
What do you say
C
What do you know
C
let’s meet later underneath the mistletoe
F
It’s Christmas
C
yeah, it’s the Christmas time of the year
G F C
I’m gonna be in my glory for Christmas
C
Grab a log
C
Have some nog
C
Did you catch Santa’s latest vlog?
F
It’s Christmas
C
Yeah, it’s Christmas time of the year
G F C
I’m gonna be cuddlin’ with my baby this Christmas
Keyboard Solo:
C C C C
F F C C
G F C
Guitar Solo:
C C C C
F F C C
G F C
Sax Solo:
C C C C
F F C C
G F C
Vocals Solo:
C C C C
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
F F C
Let earth (let earth) receive (receive) her King (oh-whoa)
C
Verse 2:
C
It’s the time of year
C
To spread good cheer
C
Have no fear, Santa’s here,
F C
It’s Christmas, Whoa, it’s the Christmas time of year
G F C
I’m going to be giving to my favorite charity for Christmas
FINAL CHORUS:
C
What do you say
C
What do you know
C
Pull me closer underneath the mistletoe
F
It’s Christmas
C
yeah, it’s the Christmas time of the year
G F C
I’m gonna be in my glory for Christmas
End:
C C C C
Song History
Published: November 30, 2025
Last Updated: November 30, 2025