The Killers - Joel The Lump Of Coal: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Joel The Lump Of Coal" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Joel The Lump Of Coal Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Killers

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Joel The Lump Of Coal" smoothly on your guitar.

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      C#           G#/C        A#m                   G#
Some time ago, at Santa's place up in the old North Pole
       D#m            A#m               D#                 G#
There lived a lump of anthracite whose parents called him Joel
 C#              G#           A#m                 Fm
Joel, Joel, the lump of coal happy as a lump can be
    F#                 C#             F#              G#
He just wants to keep Santa warm and make the elves cozy

But Santa Claus had other plans for Joel one fateful day
"Joel, you're just the lump I need come join me on my sleigh"
Joel, Joel, the lump of coal heart leapt up with joy,
I'll soon be Santa's present to a lucky girl or boy

       D#m                         G#                   F#
We'll laugh and play together and hold each other tight
  C#                                     F#                  C#/F
Snuggle under clean white sheets when we go to sleep at night
       D#m                                      G#               F#
Then Santa's elves all laughed at Joel, "you're in for a surprise
         C#                          G#     F#               C#/F
You're not a special Christmas gift you're just a booby prize
      D#m                      C#     G#              F#
What kid would ever want you? You're filthy as can be
 C#                          G#  F#
Now you have to go and live with one who's been naughty"

     C#      F#    D#/G       G#      Adim7  A#m
"But I make heat, poor Joel cried and electricity"
                 C#7/B             G#7
"You pollute the air with CO2 and mercury"

Chorus:
  C#             G#                A#m           Fm
Joel, Joel, the lump of coal fell down upon his knees
    F#                      C#                F#               G#
"I don't wanna live with a naughty kid don't make me, Santa, please"
     C#                G#/C              A#m           G#
But Santa laughed his jolly laugh, "Ho, Ho, you stupid lump
        D#m               A#m                  D#              G#
You're just the thing to teach this brat that Santa ain't no chump"

   C#                    G#/C         A#m           G#
So off they flew and, before he knew Joel was in a sack
     D#m                A#m               D#               G#
He cried and yelled to Santa Claus, "why don't we just go back?"

     D#m                        C#
And then came Christmas morning
      G#                                         F#
And, much to Joel's surprise (Much to Joel's surprise)
    C#                            G#
He saw a boy with the saddest face
     F#                                C#/F
And tears were in his eyes (Tears were in his eyes)
   D#m                         C#
He picked Joel up and held him
     G#                                    F#
And said, "you can be my friend (Hey man, let's be friends)
    C#                           G#
I would've liked some presents but
         F#                              C#/F
You're what Santa chose to send (Santa chose to send)
      D#m                         C#
It's true, I've been a naughty boy
     G#                         F#
And maybe that's a sin (Maybe that's a sin)
     C#                              G#         F#
If this is how Santa treats the kids, I'm just glad that I'm not him"

Chorus:
Joel, Joel, the lump of coal knew what he must do
He said, "now I know the reason why I got sent to you
Cause when a person hurts inside it turns him hard and cruel
But I know how to make your pain into a precious jewel"

"So take me in your hand, young man and squeeze with all your might
Let's turn your pain and anger into something that shines bright"
Then Joel, Joel, the lump of coal he gave his life away
Oh, one good naughty little boy get a diamond on Christmas day



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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A#m

Guitar chord A#m

Adim7

Guitar chord Adim7

C

Guitar chord C

C#

Guitar chord C#

C#7

Guitar chord C#7

D#

Guitar chord D#

D#m

Guitar chord D#m

F

Guitar chord F

Fm

Guitar chord Fm

F#

Guitar chord F#

G

Guitar chord G

G#

Guitar chord G#

G#7

Guitar chord G#7

B

Guitar chord B

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Joel The Lump Of Coal" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Joel The Lump Of Coal" by The Killers.

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