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LIGHT OF THE WORLD F:
Lauren Daigle
(This is a piano-led version.
Right hand is alternating between keys A and F on all verses.
Right hand is alternating between F and D / F and C on all choruses.
For the Am right hand will switch to E and C.
Listen to the video to hear how it's done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGocwdIGb48)
Verse:
F
The world waits for a miracle
Bb
The heart longs for a little bit of hope
Dm Bb F
O come O come Emmanuel
F
A child prays for peace on earth
Bb
And she’s calling out from a sea of hurt
Dm Bb F
O come O come Emmanuel
Dm Am Bb Dm Am Bb
And can you hear the angels singing
Chorus:
Dm Bb F Am
Glory --- to the light of the world
Dm Bb F Am Dm Am Bb
Glory --- the light of the world is here
Verse:
F
The drought breaks with the tears of a mother
Bb Dm
A baby’s cry is the sound of love come down
Bb F
Come down Emmanuel — Oh-oh
F
He is the song for the suffering
Bb Dm
He is Messiah, the Prince of Peace has come
Bb F
He has come Emmanuel, Oh-oh
Chorus:
Dm Bb F Am
Glory --- to the light of the world
Dm Bb F Am
Glory --- to the light of the world
Bridge:
F
For all who wait
Bb
For all who hunger
Dm
For all who’ve prayed
Bb
For all who wonder
F
Behold your King
Bb
Behold Messiah
Dm Bb
Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Chorus:
Dm Bb F Am
Glory --- to the light of the world
Dm Bb F Am
Glory --- to the light of the world
Bridge:
F
Behold your King
Bb
Behold Messiah
Dm F
Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Outro:
F
The world waits for a miracle
Bb
The heart longs for a little bit of hope
Dm Bb F
Song History
Last Updated: March 30, 2026