Intro
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Verse 1
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Once upon a midnight clear
E E/G# A
Heaven’s song broke through the air
C#m B A
Peace and goodwill toward men
C#m B A
Born now in Bethlehem
Verse 2
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Once upon a bed of straw
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Slept the Sovereign Son of God
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Lord of the universe
C#m B A
Breathing the dust of earth
Chorus
E A E G#m
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God
A E B G#m
Our Messiah, name above every name
A E E/G#
Gloria, in the highest
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Verse 3
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Once upon a splintered cross
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Jesus died to rescue us
C#m B A
All our shame and sin
C#m B A
Nailed to the tree with Him
Chorus
A E G#m A
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God
E B E G#m
Our Messiah, name above every name
A E E/G#
Gloria, in the highest
Tag
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Verse 4
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Once upon a brilliant day
C#m B/D# E A
Christ the Conqueror was raised
C#m B A
Heaven and nature sing
C#m B D # A
Praise to the King of Kings
Chorus
B A E
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God
B A G#m
Our Messiah, name above every name
A E E/G#
Gloria, in the highest
B A E
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God
B A G#m
Our Messiah, name above every name
A E E/G#
Gloria, in the highest
End
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Last reviewed by: Timothy Norris