x#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------# #This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # #song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------## From: [email protected] JOLLY OLD SAINT NICHOLAS Jolly old Saint Nicholas, lean your ear this way [C G7 Am Em] Don't you tell a single soul what I'm going to say [F C G G7] Christmas Eve is coming soon; now my dear old man [C G7 Am Em] Whisper what you'll bring to me; tell me if you can [F C G7 C] When the clock is striking twelve, when I'm fast asleep Down the chimney, broad and black, with your pack you'll creep All the stockings you will find hanging in a row Mine will be the shortest one, you'll be sure to know Bobby wants a pair of skates, Suzy wants a sled Nellie wants a picture book, yellow, blue, and red Now I think I'll leave to you what to give the rest Choose for me, dear Santa Claus; you will know the best. [This chord progression is similar to Pachelbel's Canon in D major. You can play the "melody" using the available strings. Try it soft and slow and then jump into these lyrics. It's a kick. sj]