Chords with lyrics
Tuning: D G B E (D G B E)
Intro:
C G C G C G
Verse 1:
G C G
Thrushes stir in the trees and hide from the moonlight
C G
High on the stony ridge all is still
B7 C Cm G
The whole world is waiting, silent as the icy stars
A C D G C G
A holy winter to cheer our darkened hearts
Verse 2:
G C G
Jesus, our Lord and King, born in a stable
C G
Wrapped in rags, asleep on a bed of straw
B7 C Cm G
Though He is from heaven, still it is enough for Him
A C D G D
He who made the mountains and will come again to reign
Chorus:
Em D G Am D
Oh blessed night! Bright angels are singing
Em D G Am Em
For Heaven's Light is lying in a manger bed
B7 Em C G C G C
Sweet Mary, she kisses His head and sings a lullaby
Verse 3:
G C G
O boundless mercy of God, beautiful mystery!
C G
The braying donkeys sheep and birds of the air
B7 C Cm G
And shepherds and sages all have come this night
A C D G D
To welcome Him, redeemer of the world
Chorus:
Em D G Am D
Oh blessed night! Bright angels are singing
Em D G Am Em
For Heaven's Light is lying in a manger bed
B7 Em C G
Sweet Mary, she kisses His head and sings a lullaby
Outro:
C G C G C G
Songwriters: FERNANDO ORTEGA / JOHN ANDREW SCHREINER / PETER MORRISON / ELAINE RUBENSTEIN
Winter Song lyrics © WORD MUSIC, INC., WORD MUSIC, INC. O/B/O DEJAMESOLO MUSIC