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Christmas Lullaby

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Verse 1
FClear in the darBbkness a light shFines in BethleheCm:
FAngels are singiBbng, their sound Ffills the aCir.
DmWise men have joGmurneyed to gBbreet their MFessiah;
DmBut only a motheGmr and Bbbaby lie tChere.
Chorus
F'Ave MarBbia, CAve FMaria':
DmHear the soft luGmllaby thBbe angel hosts siCngF.
F'Ave MarBbia, CAve FMaria,
DmMaiden, Gmand mother of JeBbsus Cour KFing'.
Verse 2
FWhere are his coBburtiers, and who Fare his Cpeople?
FWhy does he bBbear neither Fsceptre nor croCwn?
DmShepherds his coGmurtiers, Bbthe poor for his peFople,
DmWith peace as hiGms sceptre and loBbve for his Ccrown.
Verse 3
FWhat though your Bbtreasures are nFot gold or incenCse?
FLay them beBbfore him with Fhearts full of Clove.
DmPraise to the ChGmrist child, and Bbpraise to his Fmother
DmWho bore us a SaGmviour by Bbgrace from Cabove.

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Christmas Lullaby

by John Rutter

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

If you want to use a capo then simply place it on the third fret and transpose this to D major.

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Verse 1

F Bb F C

Clear in the darkness a light shines in Bethlehem:

F Bb F C

Angels are singing, their sound fills the air.

Dm Gm Bb F

Wise men have journeyed to greet their Messiah;

Dm Gm Bb C

But only a mother and baby lie there.

Chorus

F Bb C F

'Ave Maria, Ave Maria':

Dm Gm Bb C F

Hear the soft lullaby the angel hosts sing.

F Bb C F

'Ave Maria, Ave Maria,

Dm Gm Bb C F

Maiden, and mother of Jesus our King'.

Verse 2

F Bb F C

Where are his courtiers, and who are his people?

F Bb F C

Why does he bear neither sceptre nor crown?

Dm Gm Bb F

Shepherds his courtiers, the poor for his people,

Dm Gm Bb C

With peace as his sceptre and love for his crown.

Verse 3

F Bb F C

What though your treasures are not gold or incense?

F Bb F C

Lay them before him with hearts full of love.

Dm Gm Bb F

Praise to the Christ child, and praise to his mother

Dm Gm Bb C

Who bore us a Saviour by grace from above.

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