Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Merry X-Mas by John Lennon is a classic for the holiday season, and in this video I teach you how to
play the song and tips that will help with smooth chord changes and strumming.

Link to Guitar 101 Course - patreon.com/collection/1523794

Free printable PDF - patreon.com/posts/happy-xmas-war-146520328?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Hi, I'm Katie DeNure, and I offer private Guitar, Voice, and Ukulele lessons online via Zoom. I am also an instrument buyer's consultant, business coach and freelance video content creator. For inquiries please e-mail me at Katie@onemusicschool.com

For students located in the Appleton, WI area, I also offers private guitar, voice, and ukulele lessons (in person) at my music studio in downtown Appleton, WI. Group lessons are also available.

00:00 - Song Preview
00:36 - Verse Chords and simple counts
02:27 - Chorus Chords, simple counts
03:21 - Helpful hints for chord changes
05:41 - Strumming pattern and tips
06:42 - Strumming pattern with the verse and chorus chords