Christmas Eve Songs
Christmas Eve Songs
Instrumental Chords
F C F A#
Verse 1
F C A# F
Over the skies of Bethlehem appeared a star
F/A A# Csus C
While angels sang to lowly shepherds
F C A# F
Wise men seeking truth traveled from afar
F/A A# Csus C
Hoping to find the child from heaven
A# C F A Dm C A# F
Falling on their knees they bowed before the humble Prince of Peace
Chorus
F/A A# C F
I bring an offering of worship to my King
F/A A# C F
No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing
F/A A# C G
Jesus, may you receive the honor that you're due
A# C G A# C D#
O Lord, I bring an offering to you, O Lord, I bring an offering to you
A# C F C F A#
O Lord, I bring an offering to you
Verse
F C A# F
The sun cannot compare to the glory of your love
F/A A# Csus C
There is no shadow in your presence
F C A# F
No mortal man would dare to stand before your throne
F/A A# Csus C
Before the Holy One in heaven
A# C F A Dm C A# F
It's only by your blood and it's only through your mercy, Lord I come
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
D A G A D
Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free
D A G A D
From our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in thee
G Bm D/F# G
Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art
D A G A D
Dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart
Verse 2
Joy to those who long to see thee, Dayspring from on high appear
Come, thou promised Rod of Jesse, of thy birth we long to hear
Over the hills the angels singing news, glad tidings of a birth
Go to him, your praises bringing; Christ the Lord has come to earth
Verse 3
Come to earth to taste our sadness, he whose glories knew no end
By his life he brings us gladness, our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend
Leaving riches without number, born within a cattle stall
This the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all
Verse 4
Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a king
Born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring
By thine own eternal spirit rule in all our hearts alone
By thine all sufficient merit, raise us to thy glorious throne
Hark the Herald / King of Heaven
Verse 1
F
Hark the herald angels sing glory to the new born King
Dm Csus
Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled
F A# C F A# C
Joyful all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies
A# C F C F
With angelic hosts proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem
A# C F A#
Hark the herald angels sing, glory to the new born King
Verse 2
Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace, hail the Son of Righteousness
Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings
Mild he lays his glory by, born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth
Hark the herald angels sing, glory to the new born King
Chorus
F Csus
King of Heaven come down, King of Heaven come now
Dm A# F
Let your glory reign shining like the day, King of Heaven come
Csus
King of Heaven rise up, who can stand against us?
Dm A# F
You are strong to save in your mighty name, King of Heaven come
Verse 3
Christ by highest heaven adored, Christ the everlasting Lord
Late in time behold him come, offspring of a virgin's womb
Mild he lays his glory by, born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth
Hark the herald angels sing, glory to the new born King
Bridge
F C Dm A#
King of Heaven come, King of Heaven come
O Come All You Unfaithful
Verse 1
G
O come, all you unfaithful
Em7
Come, weak and unstable
C G/B Am7
Come, know you are not alone
G Em7
O come, barren and waiting ones
C
Weary of praying, come
G/B Am7 Dsus
See what your God has done
Chorus
C Em7
Christ is born, Christ is born
Am7 Dsus D G
Christ is born for you
Verse 2
O come, bitter and broken
Come with fears unspoken
Come, taste of his perfect love
O come, guilty and hiding ones
There is no need to run
See what your God has done
Bridge
C G/B
He's the Lamb that was given, slain for our pardon
Am7 Dsus
His promise is peace for those who believe
Verse 3
So come, though you have nothing
Come, he is the offering
Come, see what your God has done
In the Fullness of Time
Verse 1
D Bm D/F# G
In the fullness of time God sent his Son
D Bm D/F# G
Immanuel, now behold incarnate love
D/A G/B D/F# G
A virgin and her child, the Savior meek and mild
G/B D G D/F# G D/F# G
The star became the sign in the fullness of time
Verse 2
Prophets long they foretold the promised dawn
Hail God of God, Light of Light, begotten One
By whom all things were made, there in a manger laid
Now born to us this night in the fullness of time
Chorus
G D
*Holy, holy, holy moment
D/F# G Bm A
God has come to dwell with us
D/F# G A Bm* G
Glory to the Lamb, the great I Am who came
Em D/F# G G/B A D/F# G
On that night divine, in the full - ness of time
Verse 3
Hosts of angels resounded at his birth
And hosts of angels will endless tell his worth
And he shall come again, his kingdom has no end
All things made new, made right in the fullness of time
Tag
D Bm A D/F# G D
Holy, holy, holy, in a manger lowly
A/C# D Bm DE Asus A
Christ the Son now veiled in flesh in our humanity
D B A D/F# G D/F#
Kingdoms bow before him, heav'n and earth adore him
Bm D/F# G B/D# Em A D
God, here in person, hail his majesty
Silent Night
Verse 1
A
Silent night, holy night
E A
All is calm, all is bright
D A
Round yon virgin mother and child
D A
Holy infant so tender and mild
E A A/C# E A
Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace
Verse 2
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly host sing Alleluia
Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born
Verse 3
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord at thy birth; Jesus, Lord at thy birth
Christus Victor
Intro
G / / / Dm7 / / / Am7 / / / C / / /
Verse 1
G Dm7 Am7 C
O most High, King of the ages, Great I AM, God of wonders
G Dm7 Am7 C
By the blood you have redeemed us, led us through mighty waters
Am7 G/B C D/F#
Our strength, our song, our sure salvation
Chorus
G D/F#
Now to the Lamb upon the throne
Em G/B C
Be blessing, honor, glory, power, for the battle you have won
C D/F# G C D/F#
(1st time only - Hallelujah! A - men!) Hallelujah!
G D/F#
With every tribe and every tongue
Em G/B C
We join the anthem of the angels in the triumph of the Son
C D/F# G(EM) G/B C D/F# Em G/B
Hallelujah! A - men! ( Sing the victory of the Lamb )
Verse 2
O most High, dwelling among us, Son of Man, sent for sinners
By your blood you have redeemed us, spotless Lamb, mighty Savior
Who lived, who died, who rose victorious
Verse 3
O most High, King of the nations, robed in praise, crowned in splendor
On that day who will not tremble when you stand Christ the victor
Who was, and is, and is forever
Bridge
G / D / Em / Bm7 / C Am7 G/D D C/E / D/F# /
Amen! Amen! Amen! (3x)