Key: A
Introduction: Am Em Am
Am Em Am
The Angel Gabriel from heaven came,
Am Em Am
his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame
G A D
'All hail,' said he, 'thou lowly maiden Mary,
Am
most highly favoured lady.'
Am Em Am
Glo o ria!
Verse
Am Em Am Em Am
'For known a blessèd Mother thou shalt be,
Am Em Am
all generations laud and honour thee,
G A D
thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold
Am
most highly favoured lady.'
Am Em Am
Glo o ria!
Verse
Am Em Am Em Am
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
Am Em Am
'To me be as it pleaseth God,' she said,
Am
most highly favoured lady.'
Am Em Am
Glo o ria!
Verse
Am Em Am Em Am
Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ was born
Am Em Am
in Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
G A D
and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say
Am
most highly favoured lady.'
Am Em Am
Glo o ria!