The Birthday Of A King Lyrics & Chords

By Will­iam H. Neid­ling­er

Verse 1
(G)In the (C)little (D)village of (G)Bethle(Em)hem,
There (Am)lay a (D)Child one (G)day;
And the (Em)sky was bright with a (A)holy (D)light
O’er the place where (A)Jesus (D)lay.

Chorus
Alle(Am)lu(D)ia! O how the (G)angels sang.
Alle(Em)luia! (A)How it (D)rang!
And the (B)sky was (Em)bright with a (D)holy (G)light
’Twas the birthday (D)of a (G)King.

Verse 2
’Twas a humble birthplace, but O how much
God gave to us that day,
From the manger bed what a path has led,
What a perfect, holy way.

Chorus
Alleluia! O how the angels sang.
Alleluia! How it rang!
And the sky was bright with a holy light
’Twas the birthday of a King.
    

Easy chords for beginners. These lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. The chords and strumming pattern are my interpretation and their accuracy is not guaranteed.

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