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Chords Used

DGABm

Strumming Pattern

D DU UDU

Chord Breakdown for Feliz Navidad

Main Chord Pattern

D−−−G−−−−A
−−−−A−−−−D
−−−−A−−−−D
D−−−−−−−−G
−−−−−−−−−A−−−−−−D

Repeat

D−−−G−−−−A
A−−−−−−D
D−−−−−G
−−−−A−−−−D
D−−−−−−−−G
−−−−A−−−−D

Bridge

D−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−G
A−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−D
Bm−−−−−−−−−−−−−−G
−−−−−−−A−−−−−−−−D

How to Play Feliz Navidad on Guitar

Feliz Navidad by José Feliciano is a joyful Christmas classic that every guitarist should know. It is played in D Major at around 120 BPM and uses just four chords — D, G, A, and Bm — making it very accessible for beginners. The upbeat D DU UDU strumming pattern gives it that festive Latin feel. The trickiest transition is from A to D, so practice that switch slowly before attempting the full tempo. Once comfortable, this song is incredibly fun to play along with the original recording.

Frequently Asked Questions

› What chords are in Feliz Navidad?

Feliz Navidad by José Feliciano uses four chords: D, G, A, and Bm. All are standard open or barre chords in the key of D Major.

› Is Feliz Navidad easy to play on guitar?

Yes, Feliz Navidad is beginner-friendly. With 4 chords and a fun strumming pattern, most beginners can learn the main parts within a few practice sessions.

› What key is Feliz Navidad in?

Feliz Navidad is in the key of D Major. The original recording by José Feliciano uses D, G, A, and Bm throughout.

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