Chords with lyrics
Verse 1:
G D7 C G
This is the season beloved of the year
C G A7 D7
Sing a rhyme; Christmastime soon will be here
G D7 B7 Em
Tell the true story of Jesus' birth
C G Am D7 G
When, as a baby, He came to the Earth
Verse 2:
G D7 C G
This is a new star, shining so bright
C G A7 D7
Lighting the world on that first Christmas night.
G D7 C G
This is the angel proclaiming the birth,
C G Am D7 G
Singing "Hosanna!" and "Peace on the Earth!"
Verse 3:
G D7 C G
This is the stable, shelter so bare;
C G A7 D7
Cattle and oxen first welcomed him there.
G D7 C G
This is the manger, sweet hay for a bed,
C G Am D7 G
Waiting for Jesus to cradle His head.
Verse 4:
G D7 C G
These are the shepherds, humble and mild
C G A7 D7
Hast'ning to worship the heavenly child.
G D7 C G
These are the wise men who followed the star
C G Am D G
Frankincense, gold, and myrrh brought from afar.
Verse 5:
G D7 C G
See the sweet mother, Mary so fair
C G A7 D7
Joseph, who guided the donkey with care.
G D7 C G
See the dear baby of Bethlehem
C G Am D G
Little Lord Jesus, the Savior of men.