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Key: E
π Intro:
N.C. F
Merry Christmas Merry Christmas America
N.C. G C
Merry Christmas Merry Christmas America
π Verse 1:
C Am G C Dm C
Christmas in America a blessed time of year
F Am C
Children laughing carolers singing
D G
And Santa mounts his gear
C G Am C
Family friends and food and fun
F E7
And sleigh rides down the lane
F C Am
And all will make a joyful noise
Dm7 G7 C
To praise the new born King
N.C. G C
Hallelujah hallelujah America
π Verse 2:
D G D
America America itβs Christmas time once more
Christmas trees and holly leaves
E7 A7
Mistletoe above the door
D
Friends are made and pastries bake
G F#7
And shoppers line the streets
Bm Em F#m Bm
And to those who are less fortunate
Em7 A D G
We say a prayer for these
π Verse 3: (Recitation)
D* N.C.
Dear Lord we pray this Christmas Day
G* D
Your love will lift us all
And help us see our brotherβs needs
E7 A7
Before we deck our halls
D
And teach how to give
G F#7
The greatest gift we can hand out, (hand out)
G Em F#m Bm Em7 A D
Love is what Amer-i-ca and Christmas is about
π Verse 4:
E A E
America America God shine your love through me
A E F#7 B
Let me be a beacon Lord for all the world to see
E A G#
Patriot of love and truth is the chosen word
A F#m G# C#m F#m B7 E
Christmas in Amer-i-ca goodwill and peace on earth
π Outro:
A F#m G# C#m F#m B7 E
Christmas in Amer-i-ca the sweetest day on earth
N.C. A E
Hallelujah hallelujah America
N.C. B F#
Hallelujah hallelujah America
Song History
Published: November 30, 2021
Last Updated: September 10, 2025