(Intro - Acoustic Guitar begins with a clean, sustained fingerpicking pattern. A second acoustic guitar plays a simple, warm counter-melody.) (G) (D/F#) (Em) (Cadd9) (G) (D/F#) (Em) (Cadd9) (Verse 1) (G) Hark! The herald angels sing (D/F#) Glory to the newborn King (Em) Peace on earth, and mercy mild (Cadd9) God and sinners reconciled (G) Joyful, all ye nations, rise (D/F#) Join the triumph of the skies (Em) With angelic hosts pro-claim (Cadd9) "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" (Pre-Chorus - A simple, light hand drum/shaker enters. The guitar strumming becomes slightly fuller, building gentle momentum.) (Cadd9) Listen for the sound in the stillness and cold (G) More than the story that's been bought and sold (D/F#) It’s a quiet hum in the rush of the year (Em) Bringing the message right here. (Chorus - The acoustic strumming is full and warm. Vocals are layered with simple harmonies, giving it a soaring, heartfelt feel.) (G) Hark! The herald angels sing (D/F#) Glory to the newborn King (Em) This isn't just tinsel and light on the tree (Cadd9) It’s the simple promise for you and for me! (G) Hark! The December Reset for the soul (D/F#) Making everything weary finally whole. (Verse 2) (G) Christ, by highest heaven ador'd (D/F#) Christ, the everlasting Lord (Em) Late in time behold Him come (Cadd9) Offspring of a virgin's womb (G) Veil'd in flesh, the Godhead see (D/F#) Hail th' incarnate Deity (Em) Pleased as man with men to dwell (Cadd9) Jesus, our Emman-uel! (Pre-Chorus - Building back to the peak emotion.) (Cadd9) Listen for the sound in the stillness and cold (G) More than the story that's been bought and sold (D/F#) It’s a quiet hum in the rush of the year (Em) Bringing the message right here. (Chorus - Full, layered harmonies and rich acoustic sound. The melody feels both familiar and refreshingly new.) (G) Hark! The herald angels sing (D/F#) Glory to the newborn King (Em) This isn't just tinsel and light on the tree (Cadd9) It’s the simple promise for you and for me! (G) Hark! The December Reset for the soul (D/F#) Making everything weary finally whole. (Outro - The beat and rhythm slowly fade, leaving only the initial acoustic fingerpicking pattern and the soft bass line.) (Em) (Softly sung): Peace on earth, and mercy mild... (Cadd9) God and sinners reconciled... (G) (D/F#) (G
