CAmC
No one seemed to notice the man beside the road
FDmG7
He was just a ragged soldier out there in the cold
CAmF
But he seemed to have a purpose only known to him
CG7C
As he walked along the streets that night through the town of Bethlehem
AmC
In his head he held a memory of all the wars he'd known
FDmG7
In his hand he clutched a medal for the bravery he'd shown
CAmF
And the weight of every battle he carried in his heart
CG7C
But his eyes were clear and searching for a manger in the dark
AmCFC
Some are born to greatness some are born to fall
AmCF
Some are bound to be forgotten like they never lived at all
AmG7CF
But we're all born to know Him and stand before His light
G7C
Like the soldier who found his king tonight
AmC
He had marched for politicians served under their command
FDmG7
And he fought for all the causes that he did not understand
CAmF
But it was something deep inside him now that led him on his way
CG7C
With a single star to guide him to were the baby lay
AmCFC
Some are born to greatness some are born to fall
AmCF
Some are bound to be forgotten like they never lived at all
AmG7CF
But we're all born to know Him and stand before His light
G7C
Like the soldier who found his king tonight
AmC
He stood before the Son of God come to pay our debt
FDmG7
He smiled up at the soldier that the world would soon forget
CAmF
So he held out his medal and said this for you I bring
CG7C
There he swore allegiance to the newborn baby king
AmCFC
Some are born to greatness some are born to fall
AmCF
Some are bound to be forgotten like they never lived at all
AmCF
But we're all born to know Him and stand before His light
G7F
Like the soldier who found his king tonight
CG7C
Like the soldier who found his king tonight
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research.