Because It’s Christmas
Sidewalk Prophets Key – C
Intro: C / F / Am / G /
Verse 1
C F
The snow is falling again
Am G
It looks a wonderland
C F Am G
But I'm stuck in traffic behind all these red lights
C F
So I call you up and sigh
Am G
Cause I forgot the pumpkin pie
C F Am G
You say “it's all right we'll still have a wonderful night
Pre-Chorus
F G Am G/B
Just take your time and slow it down and let your heart hear the joyful sounds”
Chorus: C / F / Am / G /
Because it's Christmas
Love is filling the air
Because it's Christmas
The thrill of hope is everywhere
So let the music play
And let your worry melt away
Because it's Christmas
Verse 2
C F
Back home the fire's bright
Am G
And the tree is full of lights
C F Am G
But the family's coming and there's so much work to be done
C F
So you call me up and say
Am G
Could you hurry on your way
C F Am G
I say “hold on, tonight will be so much fun
Pre-Chorus
F G Am G/B
Just take a breath, and say a prayer and before you know it I'll be there”
Chorus
Bridge
F G F G
And in this world so loud and busy sometimes we forget just why
F G F G
We celebrate this time each year… but if you listen close the angels cry
Am G/B
The whole world sings the reason why
Refrain: C / F / Am / G /
Because it's Christmas
Our savior's born tonight
Because it's Christmas…
Chorus