C5 There was this big Guy C5 F5 And He had a great idea. C5 He built Himself a world G5 And He put people on it. C5 But the people they turned wicked, C5 F5 And they soon forgot C5 Who had made their very being G5 And put them on their planet. C5 So the God He sent His very own Son, C5 F5 His only holy Son. C5 And He sent Him to the world G5 'cause something had to be done. C5 His son walked around and He told the truth C5 F5 Like the truth had never been told. C5 He was kind to the poor, G5 His home was the road. C5 Unlike any other heroes C5 F5 Of which a song could be sung, C5 He never did bad to anyone. G5 He never did no harm. C5 But there were other people who weren't so nice C5 F5 And they plotted to take His life C5 And the Man knew all about it G5 But He didn't even hide. C5 And they beat Him and they robbed Him C5 F5 And they hung Him for bein' good. C5 And they laughed and made jokes G5 While they stood in his blood. C5 But there's a happy ending to the story. C5 F5 I think you'll be glad to know C5 He came back to life in glory, G5 And up from the grave He arose. C5 So before you turn out your light, C5 F5 Remember this one Man C5 Who lived comfortably in heaven G5 But gave it all up to hang on a cross. C5 Because He hung for you and me C5 F5 And He came to set us free. C5 'Cause his Dad had a great idea G5 C5 About the way things ought to be.