Why Does Every Christmas Song Have So Many Chords?

Today, I played a gig at a Christmas party for Windreach Farm which is a farm that “… strives to enrich the lives of persons of all ages with disabilities and/or special needs by providing opportunities to enjoy experiences in farming, nature, outdoor recreation & other activities and to share those experiences with family and friends.” In short, it is a great organization. And their Christmas party was a ton of fun.

But throughout our rehearsals and the event this thought kept recurring…