CAPO: 3rd Fret INTRO: C F (4x) C F What babe is this who cries no tears C F Who brought you forth, who laid you here? C F A little child, a tiny thing C F How can it be they call you king G A baby in a manger born F G So early on a Christmas morn Am G The angels sang, the heavens smiled F And here you are C F F December child___ C F December child, so full of grace C F So humbly born, so highly praised C F They bring you gifts, they follow stars C F They say they know who you really are G But you are still your mother's son F G They say you are the chosen one Am G The kings and queens, the rank and file F All know your name C F F December child___ BRIDGE: G Am While the shepherds watch they're keeping F F We lie sleeping C F December child, the world awaits C F And soon enough you'll meet your fate C F Your mother's arms will soon grow cold C F And yearn for her sweet babe to hold G And all the world, in all its need F G Will soon be pulling at your sleeve Am G So give her time, a little while F And go to sleep C F F December child___ G For all the world, in all its need F G Will soon be pulling at your sleeve Am G So give her time, a little while F And go to sleep C F CFC F C December child___ oooooh ooh ooh