A                  E
O bright Mother of Mercy So pure and so brave
   A                      E
We honour your virtue And dignity praise
      A                      E
Every angel salutes you, The Earth calls you blessed.
   F#
We look to you Mother,

[Refrain]

A    B
Ave! Ave!
A    F#
Ave! Ave!
A    B
Ave! Ave!
        E
Blessed one

[Verse 2]  
        A                      E
God exalted you, daughter, And called you in time
    A                   E
 To offer your womb, To bring forth the Divine
         A                            E
You were willing to serve, Though you knew not a man
    A                       F#
You trusted in God And said "Yes" to His plan

[Refrain]
A    B
Ave! Ave!
A    F#
Ave! Ave!
A    B
Ave! Ave!
        E
Blessed one

[Verse 3]
         A                       E
Your consent to God's Spirit Was fruitful and free
   A                     E
Accepting God's Son In a great mystery
        A                       E
For the Lord, you remained ever Virgin in faith
   A                     E         F#
Delivered by doubt And assisted by grace

[Refrain]
A    B
Ave! Ave!
A    F#
Ave! Ave!
A    B
Ave! Ave!
        E
Blessed one

[Verse 4]
       A                       E
Now we hail you, O daughter Of mercy and light
  A                         E
O pray we embrace peace And good, love and right
        A                         E
You are splendid, enthroned Above moon, star and Earth
  A                         E             F#
O Queen of the Heavens Your Son saved the world!


[Refrain]
A    B
Ave! Ave!
A    F#
Ave! Ave!
A    B
Ave! Ave!
        E
Blessed one

A    B
Ave! Ave!
A    F#
Ave! Ave!
A    B
Ave! Ave!
        E
Blessed one