Key: G 120 BPM
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Traditional
Chords: G C D A7 Em
Transpose: 0
Size:
Strumming Pattern
[Verse 1]
G C
We wish you a merry Christmas
A7 D
We wish you a merry Christmas
G Em
We wish you a merry Christmas
C D G
And a happy New Year
[Chorus]
D G
Good tidings we bring
D A7
To you and your kin
G C
Good tidings for Christmas
D G
And a happy New Year
[Verse 2]
G C
Now bring us some figgy pudding
A7 D
Now bring us some figgy pudding
G Em
Now bring us some figgy pudding
C D G
And a cup of good cheer
[Verse 3]
G C
We won't go until we get some
A7 D
We won't go until we get some
G Em
We won't go until we get some
C D G
So bring it out here
💡 Tips
- • Play in 3/4 time (waltz)
- • Keep it lively and cheerful
- • Traditional English wassailing song
🎵 Did You Know?
- • Traditional English carol from the 16th century
- • Figgy pudding is a real English dessert
- • Originally sung by carolers expecting treats
⏱️ Practice with Metronome
Set to 120 BPM for this song
How to Play "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" on Ukulele
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by Traditional is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 5 simple chords (G, C, D, A7, Em) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for intermediate players.
The song is played in the key of G at around 120 BPM. Focus on getting the chord transitions smooth before worrying about speed — the strumming pattern () will come naturally once your fingers know where to go.
Chord Breakdown
- G — Three fingers forming a triangle shape
- C — The easiest chord — one finger on the 3rd fret of the A string
- D — Standard fingering
- A7 — Standard fingering
- Em — Standard fingering
Once you've mastered this song, check out similar beginner songs like I'm Yours or Hey Soul Sister that use the same chord progression.