Written by Jester Hairston
Verse 1:
D G A D Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible say G A7 D Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas DayPre-Chorus
G A D Hark now, hear the angels sing Bm G A7 New King's, born today D G And man will live for evermore D A D Because of Christmas DayG A7 D Trumpets sound and angels sing Bm G A7 'n Listen, what they say D G That man will live for evermore D A D D Because of Christmas DayVerse 2:
D G A7 D While shepherds watch their flock by night, they see a bright new star G D A D Then hear a choir of angels sing, music seems to come from a farVerse 3:
G A7 D Now Joseph and his wife Mary, come to Bethlehem that night G D A D They find no place to lay the child, not a single room was in sightPre-Chorus
G A D Hark now, hear the angels sing Bm G A7 New King's, born today-ay-ay D G And man will live for evermore D A D Because of Christmas DayG A7 D Trumpets sound and angels sing Bm G A7 'n Listen, what they say D G That man will live for evermore D A D D Because of Christmas DayVerse 4:
G A7 D By and by they find a little nook, in a stable so forlorn G D A D In a manger there so cold and dark, Mary's little boy was bornPre-Chorus
G A D Hark now, hear the angels sing Bm G A New King's, born today D G And man will live for evermore D A D Because of Christmas DayG A D Trumpets sound and angels sing Bm G A7 'n Listen, what they say D G That man will live for evermore D A D D D Because of Christmas Day
See also: |
Other versions: |