Capo
3
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Key: Eb
β« Intro:
F G Em E Am G F C
β« Verse 1:
C Cmaj7
Once again the windows shine with pretty lights
F C Fm
Once again our loved ones gather at our side
C G Am F
Busy crowds of strangers greet each other with a smile
Dm7 G
There's Christmas in the eyes of every child
β« Verse 2:
C Cmaj7
Once again the presents are resting by the tree
F Fm
Once again we worship the One who came for you and me
C G Am F
I hear choirs of voices as they're singing out His name
D7 G
Again we tell the story of how the Christ Child came
β« Chorus:
C F G
One night a year we believe in peace on earth
C F G
One night a year we praise our Savior's birth
Em E7 Am
I wish every night the whole year through could be
F
Like Christmas Eve
C G F
When love's pure light is shining everywhere
C
One night a year
β« Solo:
| F G | Em E Am G | F | C |
β« Verse 3:
C Cmaj7
Once again around the world heads are bowed in prayer
F Fm
Once again the promise of peace is in the air
C G F
But soon will come the morning and the feeling will be past
D D7 G
And I can't help but wonder why the feeling only lasts
β« Chorus:
C F G
One night a year we believe in peace on earth
C F G
One night a year we praise our Savior's birth
Em E7 Am
I wish every night the whole year through could be
F
Like Christmas Eve
C G F
When love's pure light is shining everywhere
G C
One night a year
β« Chorus:
C F G
One night a year we believe in peace on earth
C F G
One night a year we praise our Savior's birth
Em E7 Am
I wish every night the whole year through could be
F
Like Christmas Eve
C G F
When love's pure light is shining everywhere
C
One night a year
β« Solo:
| F G | Em E Am G | F
G C C
One night a year
Song History
Published: December 19, 2021
Last Updated: September 10, 2025