Gary Matheny
V1
C G F G
The air outside is bitter cold-it’s finally Christmas Eve
C G F G
The house is quiet and serene -the lights dance and glow
F G C F
A warmth fills the room as I stare at the fallen snow
G F G C
I think about a Christmas night long——long ago
V2
C G F G
The babe was born in Bethlehem-in a country far away
C G F G
He came to save the world from sin—so the story goes
F G C F
Mary wrapped him in old cloth as she lay him in the hay
G F C
A tiny child -an infant child—-—we worship still today
Chorus
Am G F C
Glory to God—peace and goodwill
Am G F G
a child is born this sacred night—the world was quite and still
Am G F C
While Shepard’s watched their sheep-the star above shone bright
C G F G C
God’s holy one-his only son was born this special night
Bridge
F G C Am
The happy feeling in the air as Mary held her boy
F G Am
The Heavens opened up for God to spread his love and joy
F G Am
The Heavenly host of Angels gathered round the new born King
F G F G
Hallelujah-peace on earth- Hallelujah-peace on earth-
F G F/ G Am
Hallelujah-peace on earth-to the Christ the new born King
Guitar solo
Chorus
Am G F C
Glory to God—peace and goodwill
Am G F G
a child is born this sacred night—the world was quite and still
Am G F C
While Shepard’s watched their sheep-the star above shone bright
C G F/G C
God’s holy one-his only son was born this special night
C G F G
The air outside is bitter cold-it’s finally Christmas Eve
G F G C
I think about a Christmas night long——long ago
End