Flyleaf - Christmas Song

this song was the last of four tracks released on “music as a weapon – ep” by flyleaf in 2006 .
the ep was part of the music as a weapon iii tour , and is not being sold anymore ( there
were only 1000 cds made ) .
the entire song is in the Em , C , G , and D chord progression , with two beats of each
chord in 4/4 at about 82 bpm .
the only tricky part of the song is finding the right groove in singing it .

intro
| Em | C | G | D : | | ( x2 )

verse 1
Em C G D
a frightened virgin teenage girl
Em C G
receives a message that defies the laws
D Em C G D
of this world; all she can do is weep and nod
Em C G
she’s to bring into this world
D Em C G D
the son of god

chorus 1
Em C G
god’s angels sound their trumpets
D Em
and blow their horns
C G D
tonight the long awaited savior is to be born
Em C G
the goodness bound by satan
D
it has been torn
Em C G
with this baby’s precious brow
D Em C G D
ready for thorns

verse 2
Em C G D
a star appears fulfilling ancient prophecy
Em C
there’s an ounce of fear
G D
as wise men follow faithfully
Em C G D
the virgin mary brings forth the human savior
Em C G D
and this future king sleeps soundly in the manger
Em C G D
soundly in the manger

( chorus 1 )

verse 3
Em C G D
tonight he is born so one day he can die
Em C G D
to heal hearts that are torn and live the perfect life
Em C G
so he can hang upon a cross
D Em
and we can take his life
C G D
so we can live as sinners and he can pay the price
Em C G D
tonight he is born so one day he can die
Em C G D ( chorus )
but he will rise again

chorus 2
Em C G
god’s angels sound their trumpets
D Em
and blow their horns
C G D
tonight the long awaited savior is to be born
Em C G
the goodness bound by satan
D
it has been torn
Em C G
with this baby’s precious brow
D Em C G
ready for thorns
D Em
ready for thorns