Produced by Rev’d Paul Wood and Adam Sanders on behalf of The Methodist Church of Great Britain.

196. Come and join the celebration

Chorus: C C/E F C C C/E F G Come and join the celebration, its a very special day;

C C/E F Am7 F G7 C Come and share our jubilation, there’s a new king born today!

Verse 1: G7 C/G F Dm7 G7 C See the shepherds hurry down to Bethlehem

G7 C/G D7 G7 gave in wonder at the Son of God who lay before them:

Verse 2: Wise men journey, led to worship by a star, kneel in homage, bringing precious gifts from lands afar, so, Verse 3: 'God is with us,' round the world the message bring, he is with us, 'Welcome,' all the bells on earth are pealing:

Valerie Collison (b. 1933) Words and Music: (c) Hye-Fye Music Ltd

Concert key: C major Chords key: C major (concert) Structure: 3 verses and a chorus