Fernando Ortega

Winter Song

Fernando Ortega


Tom: Em

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[Verse 1]
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Thrushes stir in the trees and hide from the moonlight
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High on the stony ridge all is still
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  The whole world is waiting, silent as the icy stars
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  A holy winter to cheer our darkened hearts

[Verse 2]
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Jesus, our Lord and King, born in a stable
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Wrapped in rags, asleep on a bed of straw
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  Though He is from heaven, still it is enough for Him
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  He who made the mountains and will come again to reign

[Chorus]
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Oh blessed night! Bright angels are singing
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For Heaven's Light is lying in a manger bed
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Sweet Mary, she kisses His head and sings a lullaby

[Verse 3]
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O boundless mercy of God, beautiful mystery!
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The braying donkeys sheep and birds of the air
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  And shepherds and sages all have come this night
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  To welcome Him, redeemer of the world

[Chorus]
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Oh blessed night! Bright angels are singing
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For Heaven's Light is lying in a manger bed
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Sweet Mary, she kisses His head and sings a lullaby

[Outro]
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