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[Intro]
[A] [F#m] [Bm] [E]
[A]Last Christmas, I [F#m]gave you my heart
[Bm]But the very next [E]day, you gave it away
[A]This year, to [F#m]save me from tears
[Bm]I'll give it [E]to someone special
[A]Last Christmas, I [F#m]gave you my heart
[Bm]But the very next day, you [E]gave it away (you gave it away)
[A]This year, to [F#m]save me from tears
[Bm]I'll give it [E]to someone special (special)
[A]♪
[F#m]Once bitten [Bm]and twice shy
[E]I keep my distance, but [A]you still catch my eye
[F#m]Tell me, baby, [Bm]do you recognize me?
[E]Well, it's been a [A]year, it doesn't surprise me
[F#m]"Happy Christmas," I wrapped [Bm]it up and sent it
[E]With a note saying "I [A]love you," I meant it
[F#m]Now I know what [Bm]a fool I've been
[E]But if you kissed me now, [A]I know you'd fool me again
[F#m]Last Christmas, I [Bm]gave you my heart
[E]But the very next day, you [A]gave it away (you gave it away)
[F#m]This year, to [Bm]save me from tears
[E]I'll give it [A]to someone special (special)
[F#m]Last Christmas, I [Bm]gave you my heart
[E]But the very next [A]day, you gave it away
[F#m]This year, to [Bm]save me from tears
[E]I'll give it [A]to someone special (special)
[F#m]Oh
[Bm]Oh, my baby
[E]♪
[A]A crowded room, [F#m]friends with tired eyes
[Bm]I'm hiding from you [E]and your soul of ice
[A]My God, I thought you [F#m]were someone to rely on
[Bm]Me? I guess I was [E]a shoulder to cry on
[A]A face on a lover [F#m]with a fire in his heart
[Bm]A man under cover, [E]but you tore me apart
[A]Ooh, ooh
[F#m]Now I've found a real [Bm]love, you'll never fool me again
[E]Last Christmas, I [A]gave you my heart
[F#m]But the very next day, you [Bm]gave it away (you gave it away)
[E]This year, to [A]save me from tears
[F#m]I'll give it [Bm]to someone special (special)
[E]Last Christmas, I [A]gave you my heart
[F#m]But the very next day, (you [Bm]gave me away) you gave it away
[E]This year, (oh) to [A]save me from tears
[F#m]I'll give it [Bm]to someone special (special)
[E]A face on a lover with a fire [A]in his heart (I gave you my heart)
[F#m]A man under cover, [Bm]but you tore him apart
[E]Maybe next year, I'll [A]give it to someone
[F#m]I'll give it [Bm]to someone special (special)
[E]Someone
[A]♪
[F#m]Someone
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Last Christmas - Single Version by Wham! is played in the key of A with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti F#m (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Bm (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti E (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Last Christmas - Single Version by Wham!: sounding in A (Capo Fret 2, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 2 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F#m, Bm) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from A to F#m requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – vi – ii – V
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
AF#mBmE
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyAAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyGOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into G, maintaining A sound without complex barre chords.
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pianoChord Family A
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of A. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
KEY: A•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: I – vi – ii – V•DIFF: 3/5•CAPO: 2
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Last Christmas - Single Version
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Last Christmas - Single Version (Wham!)?
To play the Easy Chords for Last Christmas - Single Version, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Last Christmas - Single Version?
The original recording key for Last Christmas - Single Version by Wham! is A. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
