Original transcription by Geordie Keitt, revised by Suuuupaadave. (not me, but them on jonathancoulton.com) Chords: A x0222x Aaug x0322x D xx0232 E. 022100 F#m/C# x4422x Faug/C# x4322x A/C# x4222x B7 x21202 E7 022130 F#m/A x0422x A7 x02020 Dmaj7 xx0222 F#m 244222 Dm6 xx0201 Intro: |A |Aaug||A |Aaug| Verse 1 A D E This year has been a little crazy for the Andersons A D E You may recall we had some trouble last year A D E The robot council had us banished to an asteroid A D E That hasn't undermined our holiday cheer. Pre-chorus 1 F#m/C# Faug/C# A/C# B7 And we know it's almost Christmas by the marks we make on the wall. E E/F# E7/Ab That's our favorite time of year. Chorus A Aaug F#m/A Merry Christmas from Chiron Beta Prime, A7 Dmaj7 F#m Where we're working in a mine for our robot overlords. B7 E Did I say overlords? I meant protectors. D Dm6 Merry Christmas from Chiron Beta Prime. A | Aaug | A | Aaug Verse 2 A D E On every corner there's a giant metal Santa Claus, A D E Who watches over us with glowing red eyes. A D E They carry weapons and they know if you've been bad or good. A D E Not everybody's good but everyone tries. Pre-chorus 2 F#m/C# Faug/C# A/C# B7 And the rocks outside the airlock exude ammonia-scented snow. E E/F# E7/Ab It's like a Winter Wonderland. Chorus A Aaug F#m/A Merry Christmas from Chiron Beta Prime, A7 Dmaj7 F#m Where we're working in a mine for our robot overlords. B7 E Did I say overlords? I meant protectors. D Dm6 Merry Christmas from Chiron Beta Prime. [Keyboard solo. Same chords as Chorus] A | Aaug | A | Aaug Verse 3 A D E That's all the family news that we're allowed to talk about. A D E We really hope you'll come and visit us soon. A D E I mean we're literally begging you to visit us. A D E And make it quick before they [MESSAGE REDACTED]. Pre-chorus 3 F#m/C# Faug/C# A/C# B7 Now it's time for Christmas dinner - I think the robots sent us a pie! E E/F# E7/Ab You know I love my soylent green. Chorus A Aaug F#m/A Merry Christmas from Chiron Beta Prime, A7 Dmaj7 F#m Where we're working in a mine for our robot overlords. B7 E Did I say overlords? I meant protectors. D Dm6 Merry Christmas from Chiron Beta Prime.