[Verse 1] [Style: Intimate, finger-picked acoustic guitar, male solo, storytelling] Two thousand years ago, in the meridian of time. A baby boy was born. He was the hope of all mankind. A thousand years before, prophets foretold His birth. They knew that He would come to save the earth. [Chorus] [Style: A cappella male choir, shape-note harmony, traditional folk, hallowed] He is Wonderful. He is God’s own son. He is the Prince of Peace. He is the Holy One. He is Wonderful. He’s Emanuel. He is the Mighty Christ. He is the Great I Am. [Verse 2] [Style: Soft legato strings enter, ethereal female choir backing, lyric soprano lead] The wise men watched for years, until they saw a brilliant star. They knew that He was born. With gifts for Him they traveled far. And they found Jesus there. They found the King of Kings, From Heaven sent with healing in His wings. [Interlude] [Style: Folk-orchestral transition, swelling strings and acoustic guitar] [Style: Quiet and reverent, acoustic guitar only, building slowly] And on that silent night, the baby heard the cattle low. As Mary held Him close, she sang to Jesus, Wonderful. [Build: Add strings and flutes] And that sweet lullaby joined angel choirs on high. They sang to praise the Savior of the World. [Chorus] [Style: Full Orchestral Growth, Grand Epic climax, SATB Choir, cinematic, majestic] He is Wonderful. He is God’s own son. He is the Prince of Peace. He is the Holy One. He is Wonderful. He’s Emanuel. He is the Mighty Christ. He is the Great I Am.
