G
the horse's hay beneath his head
C
our Lord was born to a manger bed
Am
that all whose wells run dry
C Am G
could drink of his supply
G
to keep him warm the sheep drew near
C
so grateful for His coming here
Am
come with news of grace
C Am G
come to take my place
G
the donkey whispered in his ear
C
child in 3 -some-odd years
Am
you'll ride someone who looks like me
C Am G
untriumphantly"
G
the cardinals warbled a joyful song
C
he'll make right what man made wrong
Am
bringing low the hills
C Am G
that the valleys might be filled
G
then child asked the birds
C
well aren't they lovely words we sing
Am
the tiny baby lay there
C Am G
without saying anything
G
at a distance stood a mangy goat
C
with the crooked teeth and a matted coat
Am
weary eyes and worn
C Am G
chipped and twisted horns
G
thinking maybe I'll make friends someday
C
with the cows and the hens in the rambouillet
Am
but for now I'll keep away
C Am G
I've got nothing smart to say
G
there's a sign on the barn in the cabbage town
C
when the rain picks up and the sun goes down
Am
sinners come inside
C Am G
with no money come and buy
G
no clever talk nor a gift to bring
C
requires our lowly lovely king
Am
come you empty handed
C Am G
you don't need anything
G
and the night was cool and clear as glass
C
with the sneaking snake in the garden grass
Am
deep cried out to deep
C Am G
the disciples fast asleep
G
and the snake perked up when he heard You ask
C
if you're willing that this cup might pass
Am
we could find our way back home
C Am G
maybe start a family all our own
G
but does not the Father guide the Son
C
not my will but yours be done
Am
what else here to do
C Am G
what else for me but You
G
and the snake who'd held the world
C
a stick a carrot and a string
Am
was crushed beneath the foot
C Am G
of your not wanting anything