Taylor Swift - Christmas Must Be Something More Chords

G D/F# Em C      G D/F# Em C

G                   D/F#
What if ribbons and bows didn't mean a thing

Em                   C
Would the song still survive without five golden rings

G                     D/F#
Would you still wanna kiss without mistle toe

Em                   C
What would happen if God never let it snow

C                   D                         C
What would happen if Christmas carols told a lie

D   
Tell me what would you find


Chorus:

G                            D/F#
You'd say that the day holds something special

Em              C
Something holy, not superficial

G                         D/F#                    Em C
So here's to the birthday boy who saved our lives

G                        D/F#
It's something we all try to ignore

Em                   C
And put a wreath up on your door

G                                  D/F#              Em C
So here's something you should know that is for sure

C                  D 
Christmas Must be something more

G D/F# Em C


What if angels did not pay attention to
All the things that we wish they would always do
What if happiness came in a cardboard box
Then I think there is something we all forgot
What would happen if presents all went away
Tell me what would you find 


Bridge:

Em
We get so caught up in all of it
C
Business and relationships 

G                 D
100 mile an hours lives

Em
It's this time of year

C
And everybody's here

G                                D      
It seems the last thing on your mind



Chorus 2: 

G                            D/F#
You'd say that the day holds something special

Em              C
Something holy, not superficial

G                  D/F#             Em     C
So here's to Jesus Christ who saved our lives 

G                         D/F#
It's something we all try to ignore

Em                  C2
And put a wreath up on your door

G                       D/F#                   Em      C
So here's something you should know that is for sure

G                 D/F#
Christmas Must be something 


Em                C
Christmas must be something

C                 D 
Christmas Must be something more

G                D/F#
There's gotta be more

Em               C
There's gotta be more


G D/F# Em C G  




How to play "Christmas Must Be Something More" by Taylor Swift on Ukulele

Tuning and Setup:
- Standard ukulele tuning (GCEA). No capo is required for this song.

Chords Used:
   G:    0232
   D/F#: 2220
   Em:   0402
   C:    0003
   D:    2225

Strumming Pattern:
- The song lends itself well to a festive, rhythmic strumming pattern
  such as Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up (DDUUDU). This helps convey the
  celebratory yet reflective tone of the song.

Song Structure:
- Intro: Start with the progression G D/F# Em C, setting the melodic
  theme.
- Verses: Continue with G D/F# Em C as you narrate the lyrics.
- Chorus: Use the same chord progression G D/F# Em C, emphasizing the
  message of the song.
- Bridge: Transition to a more introspective tone with Em and C,
  slowing down the strumming slightly.
- Outro: Conclude on the G D/F# Em C progression, bringing the song to
  a thoughtful end.

Common Mistakes:
- Not properly transitioning between G and D/F# chords. Practice these
  transitions to ensure they're smooth.
- Over-strumming can drown out the lyrics, which are crucial to the
  song's message. Keep strumming controlled.
- Losing the emotional impact by playing mechanically. Engage with the
  lyrics and the story they tell to deliver a more heartfelt performance.

Lyrics Theme Summary:
"Christmas Must Be Something More" is a song that reflects on the
true essence of Christmas beyond the commercial aspects. It emphasizes
the spiritual significance and the celebration of Jesus Christ's birth
as the core of the holiday. The song invites listeners to reflect on
the deeper meaning of Christmas and the reasons we celebrate it,
highlighting themes of spirituality and introspection.