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Key: D
Verse 1:
G
On the night before Christmas
G
The snow on the ground
D
And children are sleeping
G
There's no one around
G
I take out a picture
G
Remember the day
D
Well, how can you celebrate
G
From so far away
Pre-Chorus:
Bm
Light a flame
G
Burning bright
D
Just to say
G
You'll remember them today
Chorus:
G
Oh, light a Christmas candle
D
For the ones that you love
A
See the light shining down
D
Like the stars up above
G
Let the flame burn brighter
D
Like the love in your heart
A
And your love will be stronger
D
Though you're apart
Verse 2:
G
The morning of Christmas
G
There's a chill in the air
D
The heart that is longing
G
To be with you there
G
But a candle is burning
G
In a far away sun
D
Where is the distance
G
When two hearts are one
Pre-Chorus:
Bm
Light a flame
G
Burning bright
D
Just to say
G
You'll remember them today
Chorus:
G
Oh, light a Christmas candle
D
For the ones that you love
A
See the light shining down
D
Like the stars up above
G
Let the flame burn brighter
D
Like the love in your heart
A
And your love will be stronger
D
Though you're apart
Bridge:
G
Light a Christmas candle
D
For the one that you love
G
Light a Christmas candle
D
Let it shine up above
G
Let the flame burn brighter
D
With the love in your heart
A
And your love will be strong
D
Although you're apart
Chorus:
G
Oh, light a Christmas candle
D
For the ones that you love
A
See the light shining down
D
Like the stars up above
G
Let the flame burn brighter
D
Like the love in your heart
A
And your love will be stronger
D
Though you're apart
Song History
Published: February 18, 2026
Last Updated: February 18, 2026