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Verse 1
G C
O little town of Bethlehem
D7
How still we see thee lie
G F E Am
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
D7 G
The silent stars go by
B7
Yet in thy dark street shineth
B7
The everlasting Light
G C
The hopes and fears of all the years
G D7 G
Are met in thee tonight
Verse 2
G C
For Christ is born of Mary
D7
And gathered all above
G F E Am
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
D7 G
Their watch of wond'ring love
B7
O morning stars, together
B7
Proclaim the holy birth
G C
And praises sing to God the King
G D7 G
And peace to men on earth
Verse 3
G C
How silently, how silently
D7
The wondrous Gift is giv'n
G F E Am
So God imparts to human hearts
D7 G
The blessings of His heav'n
B7
No ear may hear His coming
B7
But in this world of sin
G C
Where meek souls will receive Him still
G D7 G
The dear Christ enters in
Verse 4
G C
O holy Child of Bethlehem
D7
Descend on us, we pray
G F E Am
Cast out our sin, and enter in
D7 G
Be born in us today
B7
We hear the Christmas angels
B7
The great glad tidings tell
G C
Oh, come to us, abide with us
G D7 G
Our Lord Emmanuel
