Key: G
Introduction:
G C G
Thrushes stir in the trees, and hide from the moonlight
C G B7
high on the stoney ridge all is still
B7/F# C Cm G A7
the whole world is waiting, silent as the icy stars
C D G C/G G C/G
A holy winter, to cheer our darkened hearts
G C G
Jesus, our Lord and king, born in a stable
C G B7
wrapped in rags, asleep on a bed of straw
B7/F# C Cm G A7
though he is from heaven, still it is enough for him
C D G
he who made the mountains and will come again to reign
Em D G C D
O blessed night, bright angels are singing
Em D G Em
for heavens light, is lying in a manger bed
Bm Em
sweet Mary, she kisses his head
C G C/G G C/G
and sings a lullaby
G C G
Oh boundless mercy of God, beautiful mystery
C G B7
that braying donkeys and sheep and birds of the air
B7/F# C Cm G A7
and sheperds and sages, all have come this night
C D G D/F#
to welcome him, Redeemer of the world