Verse 1 Long ago in Bethlehem, Underneath a starlit sky, A mother held her newborn child, As angels sang on high. No palace walls, no crown of gold, Just love within the hay, The gift of peace for all the world, Was born that quiet day. Chorus That’s the story of Christmas, A light the dark can’t hide. A promise of forgiveness, With heaven open wide. It’s hope for every heartbeat, It’s love in every hand. That’s the story of Christmas — God’s gift to every man. Verse 2 The shepherds left their fields that night, To see what they’d been told, Wise men traveled far and wide, With frankincense and gold. But no matter where the journey ends, The message still rings true — That little child in Bethlehem Was born for me and you. Chorus That’s the story of Christmas, A light the dark can’t hide. A promise of forgiveness, With heaven open wide. It’s hope for every heartbeat, It’s love in every hand. That’s the story of Christmas — God’s gift to every man. Bridge Now every year when snowflakes fall, And candles softly gleam, I feel that same sweet miracle That started in a dream. Final Chorus That’s the story of Christmas, Forever pure and true. The child who changed the ages, Still lives in me and you. It’s peace the world’s been needing, Since time itself began — That’s the story of Christmas — God’s love… for every man.
