C C F C
F C G7 C C
[Verse 1]
C G7
Kin folks come and children by the dozen a big happy family
C
Lots of handshakes how have you been as we gather around the Christmas tree
C7 F
Uncle Joe’s gotta gift hid out by the woodshed a place grandma can’t see
C
Little Jim’s gotta a train from old Saint Nick
G7 C
The twins are on grandpa’s knee
[Verse 2]
G7
Grandma’s been up since before daylight cooking up those Christmas treats
C
Makes my mouth water I just can’t wait for all the grownups to eat
C7 F
When I got caught trying to steal me a bite grandma shook her fist at me
C G7 C
Billy Bob’s under the mistletoe he’s got plans for Martha McGee
[Chorus]
F C
It’s Christmas time at grandma’s house and something smells so sweet
G7
There’s turkey and dressing and mashed potatoes apple pie and black eye peas
F C
It’s my very favorite day of all no place I’d rather be
G7 C
There’s nothing like Christmas at grandma’s house down home in Tennessee
[Solo]
| F | C | G | C |
( Key change up one semitone )
[Verse 3]
C G7
There’s stockings hung by the fireplace and a homemade holly reef
C
An angel topped the Christmas tree still watches faithfully
C7 F
Then grandpa asks the blessing in his old fashion way
C G7 C
Thankful for the Savior’s birth and another Christmas day
[Chorus]
F C
It’s Christmas time at grandma’s house and something smells so sweet
G7
There’s turkey and dressing and mashed potatoes apple pie and black eye peas
F C
It’s my very favorite day of all no place I’d rather be
G7 C
There’s nothing like Christmas at grandma’s house down home in Tennessee
[Outro]
F C G C
