Verse 1:
CFCGC
O little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie
CC7FCGC
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
AmGFAm
Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light
CC7FCGC
The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight
Verse 2:
CFCGC
For Christ is born of Mary and gathered all above
CC7FCGC
While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of wondering love
AmGFAm
O morning stars together proclaim the Holy birth
CC7FCGC
And praises sing to God the King and Peace to men on earth
Verse 3:
CFCGC
How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is given
CC7FCGC
So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heaven
AmGFAm
No ear may hear His coming but in this world of sin
CC7FCGC
Where meek souls will receive him still the dear Christ enters in
Verse 4:
CFCGC
O holy Child of Bethlehem descend to us we pray
CC7FCGC
Cast out our sin and enter in, be born to us today
AmGFAm
We hear the Christmas angels, the great glad tidings tell
CC7FCGC
O come to us abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel
Transposed into key of C with chord placement corrections and additions.
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.