Key: D
Introduction:
D Em7/D A/D A D G/D D D2
verse 1
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Awake from your slumber! Arise from your sleep!
D Em7/D A/D A D G/D D D2
A new day is dawning for all those who weep.
D Em7/D A/D D D2
The people in darkness have seen a great light.
D Em7/D A/D A D G/D D D2 D
The Lord of our longing has conquered the night.
Refrain
G A D D2 D
Let us build the city of God.
Em A D D2 D
May our tears be turned into dancing!
G A D D2 D
For the Lord, our Light and our Love,
Em A D Em7/D A/D A D G/D D D2
Has turned the night into day!
verse 2
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We are sons of the morning we are daughters of day.
D Em7/D A/D A D G/D D D2
The One who has loved us has brightened our way.
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The Lord of all kindness has called us to be
D Em7/D A/D A D G/D D D2 D
A light for His people to set their hearts free.
Refrain
G A D D2 D
Let us build the city of God.
Em A D D2 D
May our tears be turned into dancing!
G A D D2 D
For the Lord, our Light and our Love,
Em A D Em7/D A/D A D G/D D D2
Has turned the night into day!
verse 3
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God is Light in Him there is no darkness
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Let us walk in His light,
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His children one and all.
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O comfort My people make gentle your words.
D Em7/D A/D A D G/D D D2 D
Proclaim to My city the day of her birth.
Refrain
G A D D2 D
Let us build the city of God.
Em A D D2 D
May our tears be turned into dancing!
G A D D2 D
For the Lord, our Light and our Love,
Em A D Em7/D A/D A D G/D D D2
Has turned the night into day!
verse 4
D Em7/D A/D D D2
O city of gladness, now lift up your voice!
D Em7/D A/D A D G/D D D2 D
Proclaim the good tidings that all may rejoice!
Refrain
G A D D2 D
Let us build the city of God.
Em A D D2 D
May our tears be turned into dancing!
G A D D2 D
For the Lord, our Light and our Love,
Em A D Em7/D A/D A D A7 D
Has turned the night into day!