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The Best Christmas Songs To Play On Your Ukulele (Easy!) đ
Hi, Iâm your ukulele teacher, Nicholas.
If youâre just starting out with the ukulele, welcome! Youâre about to discover how much fun this little instrument can bring â especially at Christmas.
I love helping beginners learn songs that sound great from the very first chord. Christmas songs are perfect for that. Theyâre simple, familiar, and full of joy.
You donât need to read music or play fast. Just relax, strum, and enjoy the rhythm. Each song you learn will make your playing smoother and your smile bigger.
So grab your ukulele, tune up, and letâs fill your home with Christmas music that everyone can sing along to.
I hope this article will help you!
If youâd like to take a few lessons or ask me any questions, feel free to get in touch â Iâd love to help you play your first songs with confidence.
- Table of Contents
- Why Christmas and the Ukulele Feel So Perfect Together â€ïž
- Simple Ukulele Chords
- Jingle Bells, ukulele chords
- Silent Night, ukulele chords
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, ukulele chords
- Feliz Navidad, ukulele chords
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas, ukulele chords
- Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, ukulele chords
- Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, ukulele chords
- Brenda Lee - Rockinâ Around the Christmas Tree, ukulele chords
- Jingle Bell Rock, ukulele chords
- White Christmas, ukulele chords
- The First Noël, ukulele chords
- Deck the Halls, ukulele chords
- Maryâs Boy Child, ukulele chords
- Last Christmas (Wham!), ukulele chords
- All I Want for Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey), ukulele chords
- Why Play Christmas Songs on the Ukulele This Year?
- Spread the Joy: Share Your Christmas Ukulele Moments!
- Conclusion
Ukulele Christmas songs PDF 3-chord ukulele christmas songs
Joy to the world ukulele chords
Silent Night ukulele chords
Jingle Bells ukulele chords
Why Christmas and the Ukulele Feel So Perfect Together â€ïž
Christmas is all about warmth, laughter, and sharing moments that matter.
When you pick up your ukulele, something magical happens â its happy, gentle sound instantly fills the room with smiles.
You donât need to be a pro to make music that touches hearts.
Sitting by the tree, strumming simple chords, and singing with friends or family creates memories that last far beyond December.
Thatâs the true spirit of Christmas â connection, joy, and a ukulele in your hands.
Simple Ukulele Chords
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You are totally new or you just need a reminder? Letâs start with the basics â the chords youâll use again and again.
The first chords I always teach are:
C â Just one finger, one string. Easy win!
G â A cheerful sound, perfect for sing-alongs.
Am â Soft, emotional, and so simple.
F â Add one more finger and youâre already playing like a pro.
With only these four chords, you can play hundreds of songs â and all the ones in this list! So tune up your uke, smile, and letâs start strumming.
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Jingle Bells, ukulele chords
The ultimate crowd-pleaser!
âJingle Bellsâ is one of the easiest songs ever written for beginners. Itâs repetitive, bright, and full of Christmas spirit.
You only need C, F, and G7 to make it sound great. And if you sing along, everyone will join you before the first chorus ends.
Jingle Bells
[Verse]
G C
Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh,
Am D7 G
O'er the fields we go, laughing all the way.
G C
Bells on bob-tails ring, making spirits bright,
Am D D7 G
What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight.
D7
Oh!
[Chorus]
G C G
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
C G
Oh what fun it is to ride
A7 D7
In a one-horse open sleigh, hey!
G C G
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
C G
Oh what fun it is to ride
D7 G
In a one-horse open sleigh!
[Verse]
G C
A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride
Am D7 G
And soon Miss Fanny Bright was seated by my side
G C
The horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot
Am D D7 G
We ran into a drifted bank and there we got upsot.
D7
Oh!
[Chorus]
[Verse]
G C
A day or two ago, the story I must tell
Am D7 G
I went out on the snow and on my back I fell
C
A gent was riding by in a one-horse open sleigh
Am D D7 G
He laughed at me as I there lay but quickly drove away.
D7
Oh!
[Chorus]
[Verse]
G C
Now the ground is white, go it while you're young
Am D7 G
Take the girls along and sing this sleighing song
G C
Just bet a bobtailed bay, two forty as his speed
Am D D7
Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack! you'll take the
G D7
lead. Oh!
[Chorus]
Silent Night, ukulele chords
Slow, calm, and perfect for beginners.
This classic is gentle and beautiful. The slow tempo makes it perfect for beginners.
Strum softly on C, G, and F, and focus on smooth transitions. Itâs a great way to build confidence and calm your fingers before harder songs.
Silent Night
[Verse 1]
F C C7 F
Silent night, Holy night, All is calm all is bright
A# F A#
Round yon virgin mother and child, Holy infant so
F
tender and mild
C C7 F Dm F C F
Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.
[Verse 2]
F C C7 F
Silent night, Holy night, Shepherds quake at the
sight
A# F A#
Glories stream from Heaven afar, heavenly hosts
F
sing Hallelujah
C C7 F Dm F C
Christ the Saviour is born, Christ the Saviour is
F
born.
[Verse 3]
F C C7 F
Silent night, Holy night, Son of God love's pure
light
A# F A#
Radiant beams from thy holy face, With the dawn of
F
redeeming grace
C C7 F Dm F C F
Jesus Lord at thy birth, Jesus Lord at thy birth.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, ukulele chords
One of my favorite - it's all fun, it's all Christmasy. It's a delight, and It's just love.
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
[Intro]
C Bm7 Am7 G
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen
C Bm7 Am7 G
Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen
Em A
But do you recall
A7 D7
The most famous reindeer of all
[Chorus]
G
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
D
Had a very shiny nose
D
And if you ever saw it
G
You would even say it glows
G
All of the other reindeer
D
Used to laugh and call him names
D
They never let poor Rudolph
G
Join in any reindeer games
[Bridge]
C G
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Am7 D7 G
Santa came to say
D
Rudolph with your nose so bright
A7 D7
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight
[Outro]
G
Then how the reindeer loved him
D
As they shouted out with glee
D
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
G
You'll go down in history
Feliz Navidad, ukulele chords
Only a few chords and full of joy!
This song is sunshine wrapped in tinsel. Itâs simple, catchy, and perfect for group singing.
Youâll play C, G, and F â the holy trinity of beginner chords. Once you start, everyone will join in, even if they donât know Spanish!
I love ending my lessons with this one â it always leaves a smile.
José Feliciano - Feliz Navidad
[Intro]
G C D G x2
[Verse]
N.C. C D
Feliz Navidad,
G Em
Feliz Navidad,
C D G
Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad.
N.C. C D
Feliz Navidad,
G Em
Feliz Navidad,
C D G
Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad.
[Chorus]
N.C. C
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas,
D G
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas,
Em C
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas,
D7 G
From the bottom of my heart.
N.C. C
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas,
D G
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas,
Em C
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas,
D7 G
From the bottom of my heart.
[Verse]
N.C. C D
Feliz Navidad,
G Em
Feliz Navidad,
C D G
Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad.
N.C. C D
Feliz Navidad,
G Em
Feliz Navidad,
C D G
Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad.
[Chorus]
We Wish You a Merry Christmas, ukulele chords
Easy and cheerful for group singing.
This classic is gentle and beautiful. The slow tempo makes it perfect for beginners.
Strum softly on C, G, and F, and focus on smooth transitions. Itâs a great way to build confidence and calm your fingers before harder songs.
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
[Verse 1]
C F D
We wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry
G
Christmas.
E7 Am F G C
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
C G Am G
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin.
C Em F G C
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year!
[Verse 2]
C F
Now bring us some figgy pudding,
D G
bring us some figgy pudding.
E7 Am
bring us some figgy pudding
F G C
and a cup of good cheer!
[Verse 3]
C F
We won't go until we get some,
D G
We won't go until we get some.
E7 Am
We won't go until we get some,
F G C
bring it out here.
[Outro]
C G Am G
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin.
C Em F G C
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year!
C F D
We wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry
G
Christmas.
E7 Am F G C
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
(2x)
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, ukulele chords
This one is catchy and upbeat! I love how it brings an instant smile when you start playing.
Use C, G, F, and Am â thatâs it. The rhythm is bouncy, so tap your foot or nod your head as you strum. Itâs the perfect tune to get kids or friends singing along.
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
[Chorus]
G
You better watch out
C
You better not cry
G
You better not pout
C
I'm telling you why
G Em Am7 D7 G
Santa Claus is coming to town
[Verse 1]
G
He's making a list,
C
And checking it twice;
G C
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice.
G Em Am7 D7 G
Santa Claus is coming to town
[Verse 2]
G7 C
He sees you when you're sleeping
G7 C
He knows when you're awake
A7 D
He knows if you've been bad or good
A7 D
So be good for goodness sake
[Chorus]
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, ukulele chords
This jazzy classic feels cosy and warm. Itâs the kind of song I like to play with a cup of hot chocolate nearby.
You can play it with C, G7, Dm, and F. The soft swing rhythm makes it relaxing to strum. Itâs also a great song to practise your smooth chord changes.
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
[Verse 1]
G D7 G
Oh, the weather outside is frightful,
D A7 D
But the fire is so delightful,
Am E7 Am
And since we've no place to go,
D7 Bm G
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
[Verse 2]
G D7 G
It doesn't show signs of stopping,
D A7 D
And I brought some corn for popping.
Am E7 Am
The lights are turned way down low,
D7 Bm G
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
[Bridge]
D
When we finally kiss good night,
Em A7 D
How I'll hate going out in the storm.
D
But if you really hold me tight,
E7 A7 D
All the way home I'll be warm.
[Verse 3]
G D7 G
The fire is slowly dying,
D A7 D
And, my dear, we're still goodbye-ing,
Am E7 Am
But as long as you love me so.
D7 Am G
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Brenda Lee - Rockinâ Around the Christmas Tree, ukulele chords
This one is pure fun. Every time I play it, I feel like Iâm at a Christmas party from an old movie.
Use C, F, G, and Am â easy and energetic. Add a little bounce to your strumming hand, and the rhythm comes alive. Itâs a great way to build your timing and groove.
Brenda Lee - Rockin Around The Christmas Tree
Released 1958
[Intro]
G Em C D
[Verse 1]
G
Rockin' around the Christmas tree, at the
D7
Christmas party hop.
Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Am7
Mistletoe hung where you can see; every couple
D7 G
wants to stop.
[Verse 2]
G
Rockin' around the Christmas tree; let the
D7
Christmas spirit ring.
Am7 D7 Am7 D7
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie, and we'll do
Am7 D7 G
some caroling.
[Bridge 1]
C Bm
You will get a sentimental feeling, when you
hear;
Em Emmaj7 Em7 A7 N.C.
Voices singing; "let's be jolly; deck the halls
D7
with boughs of holly".
[Verse 3]
G D7
Rockin' around the Christmas tree, have a happy
holiday.
Am7 D7 Am7 D7 Am7 D7
Ev'ryone dancing merrily, in the new
G
old-fashioned way.
[Solo]
G D7 Am7 D7 Am D7 Am D7 G (x2)
[Bridge 2]
C Bm
You will get a sentimental feeling, when you
hear;
Em Emmaj7 Em7 A7 N.C.
Voices singing; "let's be jolly; deck the halls
D7
with boughs of holly".
[Verse 4]
G D7
Rockin' around the Christmas tree, have a happy
holiday.
Am7 D7 Am7 D7 D7
Ev'ryone dancing merrily, in the new
G Em C G
old-fashioned way...
Jingle Bell Rock, ukulele chords
Just three or four chords â and youâre rocking! âJingle Bell Rockâ always gets people singing.
It works perfectly with C, G, D, and A7. I like to play it a bit faster, tapping the body of my ukulele for rhythm. It sounds surprisingly full for such a simple tune.
Bobby Helms - Jingle Bell Rock
1957
Capo 2
[Intro]
A|-0-------|
E|--3-2-0--|
C|---------|
G|---------|
[Verse 1]
C Cmaj7 C6 C
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock,
C6 C Dm G7
jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring.
Dm G7 Dm G7
Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun,
G Dm G7
now the jingle hop has begun.
[Verse 2]
C Cmaj7 C6 C
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock,
C6 C Dm G7
jingle bells chime in jingle bell time.
Dm G7 Dm G7
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square,
Dm G C C7
in the frosty air.
[Chorus]
F Fm
What a bright time, it's the right time,
C C7
to rock the night away.
D D7
Jingle bell time is a swell time,
G G7 G G7
to go gliding in a one-horse sleigh.
[Verse 3]
C Cmaj7 C6 C
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet,
A7
jingle around the clock.
F Fm D7 Fm
Mix and mingle in the jingling beat,
Dm G G7 C
that's the jingle bell rock.
[Verse 4]
C Cmaj7 C6 C
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock,
C6 C Dm G7
jingle bells chime in jingle bell time.
Dm G7 Dm G7
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square,
Dm G C C7
in the frosty air.
[Chorus]
F Fm
What a bright time, it's the right time,
C C7
to rock the night away.
D D7
Jingle bell time is a swell time,
G G7 G G7
to go gliding in a one-horse sleigh.
[Outro]
C Cmaj7 C6 C
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet,
A7
jingle around the clock.
F Fm D7 Fm
Mix and mingle in the jingling beat,
Dm G
that's the jingle bell,
Dm G
that's the jingle bell,
Dm G G7 C Cmaj7 C6 C
that's the jingle bell rock.
White Christmas, ukulele chords
When I play âWhite Christmasâ, everything slows down. Itâs soft, emotional, and beautiful.
Youâll need C, F, G7, and Am. Strum gently, maybe once per beat, and let your voice shine. Itâs the perfect song for a quiet evening by the tree.
Bing Crosby - White Christmas
[Intro]
G Gsus4 G
[Verse 1]
G Am D D7
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
C Am D G Gsus4 G
Just like the ones I used to know.
G Gmaj7 G7
Where the tree tops glisten,
C Cm
And children listen,
G Em Am D D7
To hear sleigh bells in the snow.
[Verse 2]
G Am D D7
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
C Am D G Gsus4 G
With every Christmas card I write.
G Gmaj7 G7 C Cm
May your days be merry and bright,
G Em Am D G
And may all your Christmases be white.
[Verse 3]
G Am D D7
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
C Am D G Gsus4 G
Just like the ones I used to know.
G Gmaj7 G7
Where the tree tops glisten,
C Cm
And children listen,
G Em Am D D7
To hear sleigh bells in the snow.
[Verse 4]
G Am D D7
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
C Am D G Gsus4 G
With every Christmas card I write.
G Gmaj7 G7 C Cm
May your dreams be merry and bright,
G Em Am D G Gsus4 G
And may all your Christmases be white.
The First Noël, ukulele chords
This melody is simple and timeless. Itâs one of the first songs I learned as a beginner â and it still moves me.
The chords are C, F, and G7. You can play it slowly and let the notes breathe. Itâs a lovely way to practise smooth transitions.
The First Noël
[Verse 1]
G D
The first Noel
C G
The angels did say
C
Was to certain poor
G C D G
Shepherds in fields as they lay:
G D
In fields where they
C G
Lay keeping their sheep
C G C D G
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
[Chorus]
G D C G
Noel Noel, Noel Noel
C G C D G
Born is the King of Israel.
[Verse 2]
G D
They looked up
C G
And saw a star
C G C D G
Shining in the east beyond them far:
G D
And to the earth
C G
It gave great light
C G C D G
And so it continued both day and night.
[Chorus]
G D C G
Noel Noel, Noel Noel
C G C D G
Born is the King of Israel.
[Verse 3]
G D
And by the light
C G
Of that same star
C G C D G
Three wise men came from the country far;
G D
To seek for a King
C G
Was their intent,
C G C D G
And to follow the star wherever it went.
[Chorus]
G D C G
Noel Noel, Noel Noel
C G C D G
Born is the King of Israel.
[Verse 4]
G D
This star drew nigh
C G
To the north-west;
C G C D G
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
G D
And there it did
C G
Both stop and stay,
C G C D G
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
[Chorus]
G D C G
Noel Noel, Noel Noel
C G C D G
Born is the King of Israel.
[Verse 5]
G D
Then entered in
C G
Those wise men three,
C G C D G
Fell reverently upon their knee,
G D
And offered there
C G
In his presence
C G C D G
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
[Chorus]
G D C G
Noel Noel, Noel Noel
C G C D G
Born is the King of Israel.
[Verse 6]
G D
Then let us all
C G
With one accord
C G C D G
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
G D
That hath made heav'n
C G
And earth of nought,
C G C D G
And with his blood mankind has bought.
[Chorus]
G D C G
Noel Noel, Noel Noel
C G C D G
Born is the King of Israel.
G D C G
Noel Noel, Noel Noel
C G C D G
Born is the King of Israel.
Deck the Halls, ukulele chords
Bright, happy, and great for strumming practice.
This classic helps beginners get comfortable with steady rhythm. Itâs cheerful and sounds amazing when played on a ukulele.
Youâll use C, F, and G7 again. Focus on keeping a light, bouncy strum. Thatâs what gives it that joyful energy.
Play it once and youâll instantly feel the Christmas mood in the air.
Deck the Halls [Verse 1] C Am Deck the halls with boughs of holly, G7 C G C Fa la la la la, la la la la C Am Tis the season to be jolly, G7 C G C Fa la la la la, la la la la G7 C Don we now our gay apparel, C Am G D7 G Fa la la la la, la la la la C Am Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, F C C G7 C Fa la la la la, la la la la [Verse 2] C Am See the blazing Yule before us, G7 C G C Fa la la la la, la la la la C Am Strike the harp and join the chorus, G7 C G C Fa la la la la, la la la la G7 C Follow me in merry measure, C Am G D7 G Fa la la la la, la la la la C Am While I tell of Yuletide treasure, F C C G7 C Fa la la la la, la la la la [Verse 3] C Am Fast away the old year passes, G7 C G C Fa la la la la, la la la la C Am Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, G7 C G C Fa la la la la, la la la la G7 C Sing we joyous all together, C Am G D7 G Fa la la la la, la la la la C Am Heedless of the wind and weather, F C C G7 C Fa la la la la, la la la la
Maryâs Boy Child, ukulele chords
This song has a tropical rhythm that fits the ukulele perfectly. It always reminds me of sunshine and palm trees, even in winter.
Try C, F, and G7 with a light, swaying strum. Itâs a fun way to bring a Caribbean feel to your Christmas playlist.
Marys Boy Child
[Verse 1]
G C Am
Long time ago in Bethlehem,
D7 G
so the Holy Bible say,
G C Am
Mary's boy child Jesus Christ
G D7 G
was born on Christmas day.
[Chorus]
G C D B7 Em A
Hark, now hear the angels sing, the new king born
D
today.
G C Am G
And we shall live for evermore because of
D7 G
Christmas day!
[Verse 2]
G C Am
While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
D7 G
they saw a bright new shining star.
G C Am
And then they heard a choir sing,
G D7 G
the music seemed to come from afar
[Chorus]
G C D B7 Em A
Hark, now hear the angels sing, the new king born
D
today.
G C Am G
And we shall live for evermore because of
D7 G
Christmas day!
[Verse 3]
G C Am
Then by and by in Bethlehem,
D7 G
in a stable all forlorn.
G C Am
And in a manger cold and dark,
G D7 G
Mary's little boy was born.
[Chorus]
G C D B7 Em A
Hark, now hear the angels sing, the new king born
D
today.
G C Am G
And we shall live for evermore because of
D7 G
Christmas day!
G C Am G
And we shall live for evermore because of
D7 G
Christmas day!
Last Christmas (Wham!), ukulele chords
Even if itâs a modern classic, it hits me differently. It brings back memories of my youth â shopping downtown, hearing it everywhere.
The chords are Am, Dm, G, and C. Itâs repetitive, so easy to remember. Once you start, itâs hard not to sing along.
Wham! - Last Christmas
capo 2
[Intro]
| C | % | Am | % | Dm | % | G | % |
[Chorus]
C
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
Am
But the very next day you gave it away
Dm
This year to save me from tears
G
I'll give it to someone special
[Chorus]
C
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
Am
But the very next day you gave it away
Dm
This year to save me from tears
G
I'll give it to someone special
[Interlude]
| C | % | Am | % | Dm | % | G | % |
[Verse 1]
C
Once bitten and twice shy
Am
[ Dm ]
I keep my distance but you still catch my eye
Dm
Tell me baby do you recognize me?
G
Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
[Verse 2]
C
"Happy Christmas!" I wrapped it up and sent it
(whispered)
Am
With a note saying: "I love you!", I meant it
Dm
Now I know what a fool I've been
G
But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me
again
[Chorus]
C
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
Am
But the very next day you gave it away
Dm
This year to save me from tears
G
I'll give it to someone special
[Chorus]
C
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
Am
But the very next day you gave it away
Dm
This year to save me from tears
G
I'll give it to someone special
[Interlude]
| C | % | Am | % | Dm | % | G | % |
[Verse 3]
C
Crowded room, friends with tired eyes
Am
Hiding from you and your soul of ice
Dm
My God, I thought you were someone to rely on
G
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
[Verse 4]
C
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
Am
[ Dm ]
A man undercover but you tore him apart
(To-o-ore me apa-art)
Dm
Ooh-hoo
G
Now I've found a real love, you'll never fool me
again
[Chorus]
C
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
Am
But the very next day you gave it away
Dm
This year to save me from tears
G
I'll give it to someone special
[Chorus]
C
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
Am
But the very next day you gave it away
Dm
This year to save me from tears
G
I'll give it to someone special
[Verse 5]
C
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
Am
A man undercover but you tore him apart
Dm
Maybe ... next year ...
(spoken)
G
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone
[ C ]
... special
[Fade-out]
| C | % | Am | % |
Special! Someone ...
| Dm | % | G | % |
All I Want for Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey), ukulele chords
This one sounds complicated â but the simplified version is perfect for beginners! Itâs upbeat, joyful, and everyone knows it.
Use C, Am, F, and G. Strum lightly and focus on keeping the rhythm steady. Itâs guaranteed to make everyone smile.
Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You
[Intro]
Mallet/Vibraphone
G Em C D
[Verse 1] (slow)
G
I don't want a lot for Christmas
G
There is just one thing I need
C
I don't care about the presents
Cm
Underneath the Christmas tree
G B7
I just want you for my own
Em Cm
More than you could ever know
G E7
Make my wish come true
Am7 Cm6/D
All I want for Christmas is...
G Em C D
You-ou (up tempo) yeah
[Verse 2]
G
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
C
(and I...) don't care about the presents
Eb6
Underneath the Christmas tree
G
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
C
(I...) Santa Claus won't make me happy
Eb6
With a toy on Christmas day
[Chorus]
G B7
I just want you for my own (ooh...)
Em Eb6
More than you could ever know
G E7
Make my wish come true
Am7 Cm6/Eb G Em
All I want for Christmas is you
Am7 D
You, baby
[Verse 3]
G
Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
C
(and I...) I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Eb6
Underneath the mistletoe
G
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
C
(I...) I won't even stay awake to
Eb6
Hear those magic reindeer click
[Chorus]
G B7
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Em Eb6
Holding on to me so tight
G E7
What more can I do
Am7 Cm6/Eb
Oh baby, all I want for Christmas is
G Em Am7 D
you You, baby
[Bridge]
B7
(Oooh) All the lights are shining
Em
So brightly everywhere
B7
(Ooh...) And the sound of children's
Em
Laughter fills the air
Eb6
(Ahh...) And everyone is singing
G E7
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Am7
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
Am7/D
Won't you please bring my baby to me...
[Verse 4]
G
Oh, I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
C
(I...) I just want to see my baby
Eb6
Standing right outside my door
[Chorus]
G B7
Oh, I just want you for my own
Em Eb6
More than you could ever know
G E7
Make my wish come true
Am7 Cm6/D
Oh baby, all I want for Christmas...
D
is...
G Em Am7 D
You (You, baby)
[Outro]
G Em Am7 D
(All I want for Christmas is you... baby)
G Em Am7 D
(All I want for Christmas is you... baby)
G Em Am7 D
(All I want for Christmas is you... baby)
G Em Am7 D
(All I want for Christmas is you... baby)
G Em Am7 D
(All I want for Christmas is you... baby)
(fade out)
Why Play Christmas Songs on the Ukulele This Year?
Christmas is all about warmth, laughter, and sharing time with people we love.
When I play my ukulele, it instantly makes everything feel cosier.
You donât need to be a great musician â just a few chords are enough.
The ukulele brings people together in a simple, genuine way.
Imagine the lights glowing, voices blending, and your uke adding that cheerful sparkle.
Thatâs the real magic of Christmas music.
Spread the Joy: Share Your Christmas Ukulele Moments!
One of my favourite things about the ukulele is how it connects people. Itâs not about perfection â itâs about joy.
So this Christmas, donât play alone. Record a small video, invite a friend to sing with you, or perform for your family.
Music feels better when itâs shared. Your smile, your rhythm, and your ukulele can make someoneâs day brighter.
Would you like some help on the regular basis?
Why not book a lesson .
You'll have the help of an expert to progress and improve, while keeping it fun.
Conclusion
Playing Christmas songs on the ukulele is one of my favourite ways to share music. Itâs simple, joyful, and perfect for beginners who just want to have fun.
If youâve tried a few of these songs, youâre already on the right track! Keep strumming, experiment with rhythms, and maybe learn to sing along while you play.
You can also explore easy fingerpicking patterns or try non-Christmas songs next â pop tunes, folk classics, or even simple mantras sound amazing on the ukulele.
I hope Iâve been helpful today and that you feel more confident with your playing. Remember, progress comes with time â just a few minutes of daily practice makes a big difference.
If youâd like to go further, take a few lessons with me or send me a message â Iâd love to help you grow your ukulele skills and keep the fun going all year round!
I hope this article has helped you :)
Have a fantastic day!
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