I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Chris Renzema
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[Verso 1]
G Em D B7 Em C G Em C D
I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols played Wild and sweet Their words repeat Peace on earth Good will to men
[Verso 2]
G Em D B7 Em C G Em C G D C D G
And I thought of when the day would come When the belfries of all Christendom Would roll along in unbroken song Of peace on earth good will to men Peace on earth good will to men
[Verso 3]
G Em D B7 Em C G Em C G D
Then in despair I bowed my head For there is no peace on earth I said For hate is strong and it mocks the song Of peace on earth good will to men
[Verso 4]
G Em D B7 Em C G Em C D G C D G C Em D C Em D
But then pealed the bells More loud and deep My God's not dead nor does He sleep The wrong shall fail And the right prevail With peace on earth good will to men Oh peace on earth good will to men {Tag} Peace on earth, good will to men Peace on earth, good will to men
[Verso 5]
G Em D B7 Em C G Em C D G C D G C D G
I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols played Wild and sweet Their words repeat Peace on earth Good will to men Peace on earth Good will to men Peace on earth Good will to men
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