Christmas Vacation
By Mavis Staples
CAPO 3
[INTRO]
D Em G D
[VERSE 1]
D Em
It's that time, Christmas time is here
A D
Everybody knows, there's not a better time of year
D Em
Hear that sleigh, Santa's on his way
A D
Hip, hip hooray, for Christmas vacation
[CHORUS 1]
D Em
Gotta a ton of stuff to celebrate (Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
A D
Now it's getting closer, I can't wait (Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
D Em
Gonna make this holiday as perfect as can be
A D
Just wait and see this Christmas vacation
[VERSE 2]
D Em
This old house, sure is looking good
A D
Got ourselves the finest snowman in the neighborhood
D Em
Ain't it fun, always on the run
A D
That's how it's done on Christmas vacation
[CHORUS 2]
D Em
Let's all deck the halls and light the lights (Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
A D
Get a toasty fire burning bright (Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
D Em
Give St. Nick the warmest welcome that he's every had
A D
We're so glad it’s Christmas vacation
[BRIDGE]
F#m Em
And when the nights are peaceful and serene
F#m A
We can cuddle up and do our Christmas dreaming
[INSTRUMENTAL]
D Em
(Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
A D
(Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
D Em
Em D
(Christmas vacation)
[CHORUS 3]
D Em
Christmas vacation Christmas vacation
G D
Christmas vacation Christmas vacation
D Em
Christmas vacation Christmas vacation
A D
We're so glad it's Christmas vacation
[CHORUS 4]
D Em
Peace and joy and love are everywhere (Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
A D
You can feel the magic in the air (Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
D Em
Let the spirit of the season carry us away
A D
Hip, hip, hooray for Christmas vacation
[FINAL CHORUS]
D Em
Fa, la, la, la, la and ho, ho, ho (Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
A D
Jingle, jangle, jingle as we go (Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
D
Let the spirit of the season… (FADE OUT)
