intro : G – A – D – Bm – G – A – D

refrain :
D Em A D Em A
let heaven rejoice and earth be glad , let all creation sing
G A D Bm G A D
let children proclaim to every land , hosanna to the king .

verse 1 :
Bm Em Bm Em G F#
sound the trumpet into the night the day of the lord is near
Bm A Gm G Em A
wake his people , lift your voice proclaim it to the world

( repeat refrain )

verse 2 ( same chords as verse 1 )
rise in splendor , shake off your sleep , put on your robes of hope
and in the morning you shall see , the glory of the lord

( repeat refrain )

verse 3 ( same chords as verse 1 )
raise your voice , be not afraid , proclaim it in every land
christ has died but he has risen , he will come again

( repeat refrain )

verse 4 ( same chords as verse 1 )
nations tremble , wise men amazed , a child is born this night
wonderful counselor , mighty god , our father , prince of peace

( repeat refrain )

verse 5 ( same chords as verse 1 )
songs of angels , glory on high , and peace to men on earth
i bear glad tidings : born this day your savior and your god .

( refrain refrain )