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Marys Boy Child - Oh My Lord

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Mary's Boy Child / Oh My Lord - Boney M.
Single – 1978
Christmas Album – 1981
A simple version in G with no key change. This is a different key that the Boney M original
but much easier to play.
Play this riff on the G chord when going from verse to chorus
[Riff]
e |G---------|
B |-0-------|
G |---0-----|
D |-----0---|
A |-------2-|
E |---------|
[Intro] - Slowly
GMary's boy child CJesus Christ, was Gborn on DChristmas GDay
And Gman will live for Cevermore, Gbecause oDf ChristmaGs Day
[Increase tempo]
G C D G
[Verse 1] –
GLong time ago in CBethlehem, so the DHoly Bible Gsay,
GMary's boy child CJesus Christ, was Gborn on DChristmas GDayG  
[Chorus]
GHark, now Chear the Dangels Gsing, a Emking was Amborn Dtoday
And Gman will live for Cevermore, beGcause of DChristmas GDayC  D  
GMary's boy child CJesus Christ, was Gborn on DChristmas GDay
[Verse 2]
GWhile shepherds watched their Cflock by night, they see a Dbright new shining Gstar
GThey hear a choir Csing a song, the music Gseemed to Dcome from GafarG  
[Chorus]
GHark, now Chear the Dangels Gsing, a Emking was Amborn Dtoday
And Gman will live for Cevermore, beGcause of DChristmas GDayC  D  
[Verse 3] – humming
G C D G
G C G D G
[Chorus] - humming
G C D G Em Am D
G C G D G C D
[Bridge]
GFor a moment the Cworld was aglow, all the Dbells rang out
There were Gtears of joy and laughter,
People shouted "let Ceveryone know, there is Dhope for all to find Gpeace"
[Verse 4]
GNow Joseph and his Cwife, Mary, came to DBethlehem that Gnight
GThey found no place to Cbear her child, not a Gsingle Droom was in Gsight
[Verse 5]
GAnd then they found a Clittle nook in a Dstable all forGlorn
GAnd in a manger Ccold and dark, Mary's Glittle Dboy was GbornG  
[Chorus]
GHark, now Chear the Dangels Gsing, a Emking was Amborn Dtoday
And Gman will live for Cevermore, beGcause of DChristmas GDayC  D  
GMary's boy child CJesus Christ, was Gborn on DChristmas GDay
[Bridge]
GFor a moment the Cworld was aglow, all the Dbells rang out,
There were Gtears of joy and laughter,
People shouted "let Ceveryone know, there is Dhope for all to find Gpeace"
[Oh My Lord - verse 1]
GOh my Lord, you sent your son to save us
GOh my Lord, your very self you gave us
DOh my Lord, that sin may not enslave us
GAnd love may reign once more
[Oh My Lord - verse 2]
GOh my Lord, when in the crib they found him
GOh my Lord, a golden halo crowned him
DOh my Lord, they gathered all around him
GTo see him and adore
[Oh My Lord - verse 3]
GOh my Lord, with the child's adoration
GOh my Lord, there came great jubilation
DOh my Lord, and full of admiration
GThey realized what they had
(Until the sun falls from the sky)
[Oh My Lord - verse 4]
GOh my Lord, they had become to doubt you
(So praise the Lord)
GOh my Lord, what did they know about you
(He is the truth forever)
DOh my Lord, but they were lost without you
(So praise the Lord)
GThey needed you so bad
(His light is shining on us all)
[Oh My Lord - verse 5]
GOh my Lord, with the child's adoration
(Oh my Lord)
(So praise the Lord)
GOh my Lord, there came great jubilation
(Oh my Lord)
(He is a personation)
DOh my Lord, and full of admiration
(So praise the Lord)
GThey realized what they had
(Until the sun falls from the sky)
[Oh My Lord - verse 6]
GOh my Lord, you sent your son to save us
(Oh my Lord) (Oh praise the Lord)
GOh my Lord, your very self you gave us
(Oh my Lord) (This day will live forever)
DOh my Lord, that sin may not enslave us
(So praise the Lord)
GAnd love may reign once more
All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

Boney M. was a reggae, funk, and disco music group formed in West Germany, achieving widespread popularity during the disco era of the late 1970s. Created by German record producer Frank Farian, who also served as the primary songwriter and a main vocalist, the group was known for its vibrant sound. "Mary's Boy Child / Oh My Lord" stands as one of their notable hits, showcasing the band's distinctive style. Playing this song channels the joyful, celebratory spirit of a disco-infused Christmas classic.

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