Key: D
Introduction:
D Em A D
Awake from your slumber! Arise from your sleep!
D Em A D
A new day is dawning for all those who weep.
D Em A D
The people in darkness, have seen a great light.
D Em A D
The Lord of our longing has conquered the night.
G A D
Let us build the city of God.
Em A D
May our tears be turned into dancing.
G A D
For the Lord, our light and our love,
Em A D
has turned the night into day.
D Em A D
We are sons of the morning we are daughter's of day.
D Em A D
The one who has loved us has brightened our way.
G A D
Let us build the city of God.
Em A D
May our tears be turned into dancing.
G A D
For the Lord, our light and our love,
Em A D
has turned the night into day.
D Em
O city of gladness,
A D
now lift up your voice!
D Em
Proclaim the good tidings
A D
that all may rejoice.
G A D
Let us build the city of God.
Em A D
May our tears be turned into dancing.
G A D
For the Lord, our light and our love,
Em A D
has turned the night into day.