[Verse]
Am Asus2
Like a drama unfolding, the curtain was opening
Am Dm C-Dm-Am
An audience of angels was holding its breath
Dm Am
A census, a manger, two travel worn strangers
Dm F Esus4 E
The stage was finally set.
Am Asus2
Angels folded their wings at the throne, worshipping
Dm E7 E
As God whispered, "I love you, my Son."
Dm E
Jesus took off His crown and laying it down
Dm Esus4 E
Said, "Father, Thy will be done."
Bm A
The time had now come for God's only Son
G F#m
To be born as a light in a dark, lonely place.
Em F#m
So He stepped from Heaven's hall to Bethlehem's stall
G F#
Where a star lit His newborn face.
C#m B
Then God called to Gabriel with gladness and tears,
A G#m
"Play the trumpet, the horns, and the strings.
F#m G#m
Tell the shepherds, and the wise men and all who will hear.
A G#sus4 G#
Command all the angels to sing
F#m G#m A
Fill the sky with your voices and sing!"
[Chorus]
E B
Joy, joy to the world
C#m
Praise to the King
A
Oh, let it ring.
E B
Joy, joy to the world
D
Worship and sing
A B
Jesus has come to bring...
[Chorus with Key Change]
F C
Joy, joy to the world
Dm
Praise to the King
Bb
Oh, let it ring.
F C
Joy, joy to the world
D#
Worship and sing
Bb C
Jesus has come to bring...