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1. Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible say,
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Mary`s boychild, Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day.
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Hark now! Hear the angels sing, new King born today,
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and man will live for evermore because of Christmas day.
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2. While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
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they see a bright new shining star.
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They hear a choir sing a song,
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the music seemed to come from afar.
Chorus
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3. Now Joseph and his wife, Mary, come to Bethlehem that night.
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They find no place to bear their child,
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not a single room was in sight.
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4. By 'n' by they find a little nook, in a stable all forlorn,
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And in a manger cold and dark, Mary`s little boy child is born.
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Trumpets sound and angels sing! Listen to what they say,
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that man will live forever more because of Christmas day.
(Repeat first chorus)