Song Tabs

 The original "There's Always Tomorrow" is a gentle, hopeful song featured in the 1964 stop-motion classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." The song’s simplicity makes it approachable for beginner guitarists, allowing you to focus on emotion and phrasing rather than technical complexity.

Chords and Progression
The song uses common open chords: C, Am, F, G, G7, Dm7, Em, and D7. If you’re a beginner, review F and Dm7, as these can be tricky. For F, try the “mini-barre” version (pressing high E and B on the first fret, G on the second fret). Dm7 is similar to Dm, just lift your ring finger.

Strumming Pattern
A basic strumming pattern like down-down-up-up-down-up (D-D-U-U-D-U) fits the gentle mood. For an even simpler approach, use down-strokes only or alternate between down and up for each beat. Try to keep strumming soft and steady to match the song’s calm feel.

Chord Transitions
Practice moving between C, Am, and F slowly, as these are common transitions throughout the song. The jump from F to G is a bit wider, so pause and reposition your hand deliberately if needed.

Additional Tips
Listen to the original to match the tempo and dynamics. Don’t rush—focus on smooth chord changes. If singing, let your voice guide the tempo. The bridge introduces Em and D7; play them cleanly as they add color to the progression.

Enjoy playing and let the melody shine through your strumming!