Sanctus Real - Shining

intro : Em+ ( 022003 ) D Csus2 ( x32023 )

verse 1 :
Em+ D
the dawn of peace christmas eve , the final night the world would sleep ,
Csus2
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 ,
Csus2
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 ,
Csus2
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
light of the world , leading us home , shepherd of hearts , come for his own ,

repeat chorus 2

outro
G
he is shining . . .