Written by Brian Wilson
Intro E7
verse 1
A D E D E
The Christmas spirit grows with each new day
D E D E A
And it's so close but seems so far away
A7
And yet it comes only once a year
D B
And before you know it, it's already here
D E
The streets are filled with laughter
D E D E
And so many hearts are gay
verse 2
A D E D E
Everybody helps to make the spirit bright
D E D E A Amaj7 A7
The houses turn on their Christmas lights at night
D Dm
It's worth the wait the whole year through
A B
Just to make happy someone like you
D E E E A A7
And I'll never outgrow the thrill of Christmas day
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Outro
D Dm
It's worth the wait the whole year through
A B
Just to make happy someone like you
D E D E A A7
And I'll never outgrow the thrill of Christmas day
D Dm
It's worth the wait the whole year through
A B
Just to make happy someone like you
D E D E A
And I'll never outgrow the thrill of Christmas day
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