Intro: Em+(022003) D C+(x32013) C+
Verse 1:
Em+ D
The dawn of peace Christmas Eve, the final night the world would sleep,
C+
Fearful of the dark, but there was a shining star leading
Em+ D
Wise men to a humble place, where they would find the Gift of Grace,
C+
Laying before their eyes, hope had come to life.
Chorus 1:
G D
The Light of the world was shining; the Light of the world was shining,
C Em D D/F#(200232)
He came just like He promised; His love would not be silent.
Instrumental: G
Verse 2:
Em+ D
Hearts would quake on Christmas Day, as they looked upon the Savior's face,
C+
God became a man; they could reach and touch His hands.
Em D
The hands that made the blind to see, that carried the weight of suffering,
C
That washed away our sins, so we could be born again.
Chorus 2:
G D
The Light of the world is shining; the Light of the world is shining,
C Em D
He came just like He promised; His love will not be silent.
G D
The Light of the world is shining; from heaven to earth he is shining,
C Em D D/F#
He came just like He promised; His love will not be silent.
Bridge:
G D C Em
The world knows Christ is born, oh; the King of love has come,
D G D
And our hearts will be His throne, it is known, Christ is born.
C Em D D/F#
Light of the world, leading us home, Shepherd of Hearts, come for His own,
Repeat chorus 2
Outro
G
He is shining...
