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Reindeer Boogie
Hank Snow
"Reindeer Boogie" by Hank Snow is a fun, upbeat country Christmas song first recorded in the 1950s. The original features a classic country rhythm and an energetic, swinging feel, giving it a lively character that's great for singalongs.
Chords and Progression
This song uses basic open chords: D, G, A, and E. These are beginner-friendly and commonly used in country music.
- Verses mainly use D, with transitions to E and A.
- Choruses move between G, D, and A.
- Instrumentals follow the same chord patterns as the verses and chorus.
Strumming Pattern
A simple country strumming pattern works well:
- Down, down-up, up-down-up
- Try to accentuate the second and fourth beats for a "swing" feel.
Count: 1 2 & & 4 &
Tips for Beginners
- Practice moving from D to A and G to D smoothly, as these are frequent transitions.
- For E to A, use your index finger as a pivot to help transition quickly.
- Keep your wrist relaxed for a bouncy rhythm.
- If the chords change too quickly, slow the tempo and gradually build up speed.
- Listen to the original recording to match the swing rhythm.
Enjoy the boogie and have fun with the Christmas spirit!
Intro
D D D D
Verse 1D Santa had a cup of coffee and he ate a little snack
Threw his old pack right over his back
Open the windows of his little shack andE shouted "OnA Dasher and Dancer
D Vixen and Blitzen come on here, were gonna get a-going and spread some cheer
So limber your legs and sharpen your hooves
Cause toA night is the night were gonna jump on theD roof"
ChorusWell theG reindeer they were so proud and grand, toD take another trip all over the land
TheyA jumped right into their proper place, toD get hepped up for thatA midnightD race
InstrumentalG G D D A A D D
Verse 2D Ol' Santa he shook off the ice and snow, boarded his sleigh and then yelled "Lets go!"
All the little toys were happy too beE cause they were soA bright and new
AD little piano then started to play, Santa began to swing and sway
Thought he heard a toy drum starting to beat
But heA found it was just the rhythm of the reindeerD feet
ChorusTheG reindeer boogied in the middle of the road, ToD night we have a mighty big load
Don'tA boogie to the left now boogie to the right, do theD reindeer boogie thisA Christmas eveD night
InstrumentalD D D D D A A D D
Final ChorusTheG reindeer boogied in the middle of the road, ToD night we have a mighty big load
Don'tA boogie to the left now boogie to the right, do theD reindeer boogie thisA Christmas eveD night
OutroG G D D A A D