Intro: F  

#1. 
F                Fm 
Little girls and little boys, 
C               D 
dream of worlds full of toys. 
     G 
This time of the year, 
                  C    G 
when Christmas is near. 


#2. 
    F                    Fm 
Oh, evergreens are snowy white, 
C                 D 
sleigh bells ring through the night. 
     G 
This time of the year when Christmas  
   C 
is near. 
  

Bridge: 
    G                C       
And somewhere near a steeple, 
F 
people kneel and pray. 
    D                               G 
And choirs sing carols of Christmas Day. 


#3. 
     F              Fm 
Yes, Santa Claus is on his way, 
     C            D 
with loads of joy on his sleigh. 
     G 
This time of the year, when Christmas  
   C    C7 
is near. 


OUTRO: 
F              Fm 
Santa Claus is on his way, 
     C            D 
with loads of joy on his sleigh. 
     G 
This time of the year when Christmas  
   C 
is near.