Written by Phillips Brooks
Verse 1:
C F C G C O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie C C/A# A Dm C/G G C Above thy deep and dreamless sleep, the silent stars go by C G/B Am E Am Dm/F E Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light C F C G C The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonightVerse 2:
F C G C For Christ is born of Ma- ry, and gathered all above C C/A# A Dm C/G G C While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wond'ring love C G/B Am E Am Dm/F E O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth C F C G C And praises sing to God the King, and peace to men on earthVerse 3:
C F C G C How silently, how silently the wondrous Gift is giv'n C C/A# A Dm C/G G C So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His Heav'n C G/B Am E Am Dm/F E No ear may hear His coming, but in this world of sin C F C G C Where meek souls will receive Him still, the dear Christ enters inVerse 4:
C F C G C O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray C C/A# A Dm C/G G C Cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today. C G/B Am E Am Dm/F E We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell C F C G C O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel