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Chords and Lyrics for Christ Was Born on Christmas Day

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Music by Traditional German Melody
Words by Traditional Latin Text, Translated by John Mason Neale

VERSE 1

G 
Christ was born on Christmas Day,

  
Wreathe the holly, twine the bay;

Am             C   D 
Christus natus hodie;

    G         C        G    D      G 
The Babe, the Son, the Holy One of Mary. 

  
VERSE 2

G 
He is born to set us free,

  
He is born our Lord to be,

Am       C    D 
Ex Maria Virgine,

    G        C        G    D        G 
The God, the Lord, by all adored forever. 

  
VERSE 3

G 
Let the bright red berries glow,

  
Everywhere in goodly show,

Am             C   D 
Christus natus hodie;

    G         C        G    D      G 
The Babe, the Son, the Holy One of Mary. 

  
VERSE 4

G 
Christian men, rejoice and sing, 

  
'Tis the birthday of a King,

Am       C    D 
Ex Maria Virgine,

    G        C        G    D        G 
The God, the Lord, by all adored forever.

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Chords

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Instrument Chords
Banjo A Minor C Major D Major G Major
Guitar A Minor C Major D Major G Major
Mandolin A Minor C Major D Major G Major
Piano A Minor C Major D Major G Major
Ukulele A Minor C Major D Major G Major

Sheet Music for Christ Was Born on Christmas Day

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