Intro: Am F C G x2
Verse 1:
Am Bb C
Good news from heaven the angels bring
C Am Bb C
Glad tidings to the earth they sing
Am F C G
To us this day a child is given
Am F C G
To crown us with the joy of heaven
Chorus:
F Am C2 F
This is the Christ, our God and Lord
F Am C F
Who in all need shall aid afford
F Am C2 F
He will Himself our Saviour be
F Am G F
And from our sins will set us free
Verse 2:
Am Dm-Am Bb C
All hail, thou noble guest this morn
Am Dm-Am Bb C
Whose love did not the sinner scorn
Am F C G
In my distress Thou come’st to me
Am F C G
What thanks shall I return to Thee
Musical interlude: F Am C F x4
Verse 3:
(a cappella) Were earth a thousand times as fair
(a cappella) Beset with gold and jewels rare
Am F C G
She yet were far too poor to be
Am F C G
A narrow cradle, Lord, for thee
Am F G
Praise God upon His heavenly throne
Am F/A G
Who gave to us His only Son
F/A C G
For this His hosts on joyful wing
Am F C G
A blessed New Year of mercy sing (silence for 5 beats)