Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Time signature 3 4 [Intro} D7 C G A7 D7 C G A7 Verse 1: D7 A7 They came from near they came from far Bm A7 G Following a distant star to where he lay D7 A7 Not being sure of what it meant Bm A7 G But knowing it was heaven sent they made their way
Chorus: Em And the creatures gathered round G And didn't make a sound D7 C G And the angels cried Verse 2: D7 A7 The angels knew what was to come Bm A7 G The reason God had sent His Son from up above D7 A7 It filled their hearts with joy to see Bm A7 G And knowing of His destiny came tears of love [Chorus Em And the creatures gathered round G And didn't make a sound D7 C G And the angels cried Instrumental: D7 C G G D7 C G A7 Verse 3: D7 A7 I've often thought about that night Bm A7 G And wondered if they realized that star so bright D A7 Was sent to tell all the land Bm A7 G The Son of God would soon become the Son of man Chorus: Em And the creatures gathered round G And didn't make a sound D7 C G And the angels cried D7 C G And the angels cried D7 C G And the angels cried