CHRISTMAS EVE IN SARAJE

As recorded by Trans-Siberian Orchestra

(From the 1996 Album CHRISTMAS EVE AND OTHER STORIES)
Transcribed by franklydarko Music by

A Intro
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B Main Verse
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E5 Fb G B C D E5

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B5

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C Interlude
E5 D B A B A G Fb E E5 D C G/B A B A G b
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B A G Fb E E5 D C B A B A G Fb E E5
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D Main Verse
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C D E B5 E5

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C D E B5

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E Outro
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