Capo on 1st
Intro:
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Long time ago in Bethlehem ,
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So the Holy Bible say,
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Mary's boy child Jesus Christ
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Was born on Christmas day.
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While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
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They saw a bright new shining star.
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Then heard a choir from heaven sing,
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The music came from a - far
Chorus:
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Hark, now hear the angels sing,
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A new king born to - day.
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And man will live for evermore
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Be - cause of Christmas day!
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Joseph and his wife Mary
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Came to Bethlehem that night
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And found no place to bear the child
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Not a single room was in sight
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By and by they found a little nook
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In a stable all for - lorn
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And in a manger cold and dark
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Mary's little baby was born
Chorus:
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Trumpets sound and angels sing
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Listen to what they say
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That man will live for evermore
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Be - cause of Christmas day!
Chorus:
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Trumpets sound and angels sing
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Listen to what they say
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That man will live for evermo -oo - oo - oore
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Be - cause of Christmas day!//