Songs to sing along to

How to throw a Christmas party

1. Let us come together2. December Radio3. The King of the Jews4. Een kind is ons geboren5. Emmanuel6. Beautiful Star Of The East7. Simeon8. The Gospel According To A Sheep9. Let our voices be heard10. Mary’s song11. Shelter folks12. The Glorious Band-Aid Choir13. Jesus was a Refugee14. Fleecy flocks15. The cracks in the universe16. Christmas in the first place 17. California Christmas18. Zwart / wit19. Santa Malta20. Lift her up

1. Let us come together(lyrics and music: Jeroen van der Werken and Bas van Nienes)

Instrumental:Em B7 C GAm Em C D

Em B7 C GOh holy night Stars shining brightAm Em C DFollow the shepherds of BethlehemEm B7 C GAngels so high, color the skyAm Em C DLet us rejoice as we sing with them

Chorus:C DOh holy night, let us come togetherBm AmOh holy night, let us sing foreverC DOh holy night, let us come adore himBm AmOh holy night, let us kneel before our king

Instrumental

oh holy night, star shining bright follow the wise coming from afar they saw a sign, up in the sky oh how we long for the morning star

Chorus

Instrumental

oh holy child, open your eyes look how we wandered away from you lonely you rise, up to the sky joy to the world that has forsaken you

Chorus

Instrumental

2. December Radio(lyrics: Bart Looman Music: Bart Looman, Bas van Nines, Jeroen van der Werken)

F F F F (x2)

FPlease shut down december radio FOne more year of songs we already know FPlease shut down december radio FWe prefer the static over songs of peace and joy

Am BCause I don’t think that I’ll survive

Dm C BOne more ‘all I want for Christmas is you’Am BSo I’ll ask for the clouds Dm C BTo let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Chorus:F Dm F DmLa la la la la la la la laF Dm C BLa la la la la la la F Dm F DmLa la la la la la la la laF Dm C BLa la la la la la la

please turn off the lights in the tree cause I’m afraid that they’re way to bright for me Then set free the reindeer on the lawn I swear that you won’t miss them once they’re gone

Cause I don’t think that I’ll survive One more heartfelt coca-cola adSo I’ll ask for the clouds To let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Dm C BLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow Gm Am BLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Gm Am BLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Fand bury us alive

Chorus

3. The King of the Jews(Lyrics: Pim van de Werken, music: Hendrik-Jan de Wolff and Pim van de Werken)

Bb F C Am Bb F C C

Bb F I've never cared too much C Am for the moon or the stars, Bb F Cvenus, jupiter or mars Bb F But since I'm aware C Am 'bout what's written up there Bb F CI can't sleep, I look up and stare

Chorus: F Am Bb F AmThe king of the jews is born

F Am Bb F AmThe king of the jews is born

Bb FThree wise men made me see

Am Dm CSo I made my decree

Bb F AmBethlehem, your sons will set me free

I'm very glad to see in this moonlit cloudy night the stars are all out of sight I sent my men away had just one thing to say: under two years, take them all away

Chorus (2x)

4. Een kind is ons geboren(tekst: Jesaja, muziek: Arjen van Wijk)

C FEen kind is ons geboren C FEen zoon is ons gegeven Dm En de heerschappij rustAm G Amop zijn schouders

Deze namen zal Hij dragen:Wonderbare raadsmanGoddelijke held,Eeuwige Vader, vredevorst.

Refrein 1:G DmGroot is zijn heerschappij!C G C GGroot is zijn heerschappij!G DmGroot is zijn heerschappij!

C G C G Am Aan de vrede zal geen einde komen.

Een kind is ons geborenEen zoon is ons gegevenEn de heerschappij rustop zijn schouders

Deze namen zal Hij dragen:Wonderbare raadsmanGoddelijke held,Eeuwige Vader, vredevorst.

Refrein 1

Refrein 2 (idem aan refrein 1)Vrede op aarde!Vrede op aarde! Vrede op aarde!In de mensen, een welbehagen.

5. Emmanuel(Lyrics and music: Lydia van Maurik)

AWho would have known, D Awho would have known that E Athe Lord of all would come this close? D ANot in a storm or a great flood, no D Ain this child is were He’s found.

DWho would have known, Awho would have known D Athe Lord of all would come this close? D AIn this child is were we meet Him; D Aoh come and praise Emmanuel.

Gsus6 Dsus9(f# as bass)Emmanu - el, D AEmmanuel.

6. Beautiful Star Of The East(Lyrics and music: Bas van Nienes)

E A B (x2)

E A BThe wise men of old saw a beautiful star, E A BLed on by its glory they traveled afar;

F#m E BOver mountains and valleys ’til wanderings past,

F#m E BTheir gifts at the feet of the Savior they cast. The star of the east was the herald of day, The light everlasting that doesn't fade away Its beams rising higher, O hasten and see, The Light of the world shines for you and for me.

Chorus: C#m B

Beautiful star of the east (x4)

The star of His Word guards His people today, To sweet joy in Jesus ’tis leading the way. Then still let us follow and lovingly bring Our hearts and our off’rings to Jesus our King.

Chorus

F#m E BScatter the shadows of sin far away F#m E BLead us to Jesus, the Star of the day E B C#The star of the da-a-a-a-a-y

Chorus: D# C#

Beautiful star of the east (x100)

7. Simeon(Lyrics and music: Lydia van Maurik)

Am G F EmThere was a man in Jerusalem Dm E Am and Simeon was his name. Am G F EmHe was just and devout and the spirit of God Dm E Amwas living strong in him.

F G Am GAll his life he had this dream F G C of Israel rebuilt. Am G F EmHe knew was sure that he would live Dm E Am to see his dream fulfilled.

Am G F EmDm E Dm E7Am G F DmAm E7 Am

In the temple of Jerusalemby the spirit ledhe took the child into his armshe blessed the Lord and said:

Now let your servant die in peaceaccording to your word.My eyes have seen what you preparedjust like we always heard.

Am G F DmAm E7 Am

Am G F EmBaby Jesus, light of the worldDm E Dm E7here in my arms, how can it be.Am G F DmBaby Jesus, comfort of Israel Am E7 Amfor all the world to see.

8. The Gospel According To A Sheep(lyrics and music: Pim van de Werken and Daniel Langeveld)

Verses: G C

Well maybe it’s not my concern but I wonder what’s beyond the hill Me and my companions never saw the bountiful meadows of what lies beyond. Our shepherds are stupid, they don’t seem to care. Their eyes are empty and their hands are shaking. Now bare with me but I would bet my wool on it there’s more to it than the stars will let us see. We’ll maybe It’s not my concern but my life is short and there is something about to happen. It’s bound to happen. It’s in the air and I know that stars shouldn’t be as big as the one above my head. But I wonder, about the noise coming from the sky. The hill is on fire. I catch glory with my eye!

Chorus:D CHallelujah, G AmI praise the things I do not understand.

D CBut I Join the angelsG Amin their holy flying marching band. C DHallelujah, G AmI praise the things I do not understand.

C D G AmBut I Join the angels, in their holy flying marching band.

But hold your donkeys. I know what’s going on, it’s a charade, it’s a trap! I do not believe in miracles, I follow the flock. This must be a trick of the mind. Maybe I ate the wrong grass. This is not how it should be, this is not what suits me, is this what it’s like to be free? We’ll maybe it is! Maybe this is what lies beyond the hill. It sure looks bountiful. And the shepherds don’t even see it. They’re asleep, like sheep! But I can not even sing along, I can only cry. I don’t like the corny chorus but I can’t help crying along! And the angels look beautiful, there’s nothing wrong. But no! I will resist this stupid song, I will be a sheep! I will...

Chorus

C DI won’t join the angels – I will join the angels G AmI won’t join the angels – I will join the angels I won’t join the angels – I will join the angels I won’t – I will I won’t – I will I won’t – I will

Chorus

9. Let our voices be heard(Lyrics and music: Jeroen van der Werken and Bas van Nienes)

CmOh come, little children, oh come, one and all. CmTo Bethlehem haste, to the manger so small.

F CmHe’s born in a stable for you and for me, Cm The hay is His pillow, the manger His bed CmThe beasts stand in wonder to gaze on his head

F CmHe’s born in a stable for you and for me,

Ab Eb F Cmnow "Glory to God!" sing the angels on high

See Mary and Joseph with love beaming eyes Their Sweet baby Jesus so meek and so mild, He’s born in a stable for you and for me, The wise men are kneeling, with hearts full of love, While angels sing loud hallelujahs above. He’s born in a stable for you and for me, now "Glory to God!" sing the angels on high

Chorus:Cm Eb F CmAaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaah (x2)

Kneel down and adore Him with shepherds today, Lift up little hands now and follow his ways He’s born in a stable for you and for me Rejoice that a Savior from sin you can boast, And join in the song of the heavenly host. He’s born in a stable for you and for me now "Glory to God!" sing the angels on high (x2)

Chorus

Cm Eb Rejoice that a Savior from sin you can boast,

F CmAnd join in the song of the heavenly host. Rejoice that a Savior from sin you can boast, And join in the song of the heavenly host.

The son of men came to the earthTo bring his peace into the world The son of men came to the earthTo bring his peace into the world

10. Mary’s song (lyrics and music: Arjen van Wijk)

FBehold the birth of grace!DmThe baby in the marginsFWhere tears and pain subsideDmSalvation is among us

Chorus:Bb C For we are more flawed than we dare to believeBb Dm CAnd we are more loved than we ever dared to hopeWe welcome you, dear child

His name will be alive!In the darkest place on earthWith your face on his mindPeace and love in person

Chorus

F DmWe welcome you dear child, BbThe greatest gift of all FThe weary world rejoices

11. Shelter folks(lyrics: Admiraal Oosterbroek, music: Bas van Nienes, Jeroen van der Werken, Ad-miraal Oosterbroek)

Dm F Bb (x4)Oohoooooooohoohoohoo DmIf i could gather all the tears on a planet i could fill the ocean

DmIf i would gather all a bullits in a world i could build a mountain

Gmif i should comfort all the broken hearted i should live forever Dmif i gave shelter to the homeless of the earth i better build a roof from Kingston to Addis Abeba

Chorus: F Come and become one of the shelter folks

DmFree the hungry and take the lame for a walk Gm(You'd better) make them not worry Like a stable to a baby in an ancient story A Bb CCome and become one of the shelter folks

Oohoooooooohoohoohoo (x2)

I and i is askin' ya: join the crusade against injustice come on and break down a heartache hotel and vank the oppressor movin' forward - improvin' a planet, it's a Babylon exodus let's make it happen, glory to Jah, peace on earth, it's a right vibe, it's a shelter folks modus

Chorus

Oohoooooooohoohoohoo (x2)

Dm |Where is a lionhearts? |F |where is a welcomin' man? |Bb | 2xwhere is a Zionhearts? |where is a helping hands? |Dm F |ya better get up and stand up | Bb |for someone else’s rights |

Dm F |Flee from Babylon, from Babylon flea |Bb |Mount Zion is a place to be |Dm F | 4xcome come ya shelter folks | Bb |And set the exile free! |

12. The Glorious Band-Aid Choir(lyrics: Admiraal Oosterbroek, music: Pim van de Werken, Admiraal Oosterbroek)

Instrumental:E Am E AmDm Am E Am

E AmI saw Johnny Cash dressed like a Joseph E Amand his guitar was playin' loud. Dm AmThere was a girl who looks like Mary; E AmJune Carter Cash started to shout. There was this choir with an archangel movin' his hips from left to right, wearing a suit as bling as Elvis' singing this song of light

Chorus:A GListen up all you weary: A Ghide under wings of glory,

A GJoin in with the stars of this story, Dm Amgo find your voice in this glorious choir

Instrumental

Over there three kings gazing up yonder foll'wing this bright shinin' Ringo Starr In Strawberry fields they sung close harmony I could hear them from afar Four sheperds running like rolling stones and they were humming this pow'rful song and when I die I will still remember 'cause it's melody is so strong!

Chorus

A GWar, eat your heart out, A Gyour ugly heart out! A GWar, eat your heart out, D Ayour ugly heart out!

Chorus

13. Jesus was a Refugee(lyrics: Pim van de Werken, music: Pim van de Werken, Daniel Langeveld, Arjen van Wijk, Lydia van Maurik)

Instrumental:F#m A F#m E (3x)F#m A E E

Free the refugees!

F#m E C#m BAn angel of the lord came to me, told me to flee F#m E C#m Btake your wife and take your kid to safety F#m E C#m BThen i woke up, I packed my bag up, starting to see F#m E C#m here's no future, here's no hope for the baby

D EOver land and over sea F#m Athrough the rain and misery D EThe overcrowded fishing boat F#m Acapsized when we were getting close

Chorus:F#m A |Jesus was a refugee, just like me |

F#m E | 3xbut i'm stuck on christmas island |

F#m A Jesus was a refugee, just like me

E E but i'm stuck on christmas island

Instrumental

Free the refugees!

Just like Joseph, just like Mary we had to go leave the country, leave the family and leave our home they locked us up behind barbed wire because we tried to save our kid from modern Herods, to stay alive

Over land and over sea through the rain and misery The overcrowded fishing boat capsized when we were getting close

Chorus

Instrumental

Free the refugees!

14. Fleecy flocks(Lyrics and music: Jeroen van der Werken and Bas van Nienes)

BmThe Shepherds sat upon the ground when a brightness filled the sky DFleecy flocks were scattered round and a song was heard on high G Bm D GOh yes, we know the story well every girl and every boyF#Listen now, and hear us tell why the angels sing for joy

Down from the worlds of radiant light behold the Saviour come, To ransom souls from endless night and bring the wand’rers home. Come join this song and dance along we praise the new born king This stable is to small for us We're built for bigger things

Chorus: Bm A Em GWe welcome you Emmanuel Bm A Em GWithout you we’re just empty shells - and hollow christmas bells

D E GWe welcome you Emmanuel Bm A Em GPa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa (x2)Bm A Em GPa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa

Salvation to Messiah’s Name with grateful hearts we sing And join our voices to proclaim our Saviour and our King Immortal praise to God belongs for such unfathomed love Join, all below, in rapturous songs and shout, ye hosts above Down from the worlds of radiant light behold the Saviour come, To ransom souls from endless night and bring the wand’rers home. Come join this song and dance along we praise the new born king This stable is to small for us we're built for bigger things

Chorus

Bm We welcome you Emmanuel Bm We welcome you Emmanuel Bm D G We welcome you Emmanuel Bm D G We welcome you Emmanuel

Bm A Em GPa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa (x2)Bm A Em GPa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa pa

W – E – L – C – O M – E – WE – L – C – O M – E – WE – L – C – O M – E – WE – L – C – O

15. The cracks in the universe(lyrics: Lydia van Maurik, Arjen van Wijk, music: Lydia van Maurik, Jeroen van der Werken)

F C On the day that you were born Dm C F it was like the universe skipped a beat. F C Maybe that is what you get Dm C when the God of heaven and earth Fbreaks the rules.

Pre-chorus: F G Am You tore up the sky (You tore up the sky) Dm G when you came down to us. F G Am everythingʼs changed (everythingʼs changed) Dm Gnow that youʼre in my arms. F G Am Thereʼs no turning back (Thereʼs no turning back): Dm G angels are falling.

Chorus:C G F CAngels started falling through the cracks in the universe.F C Dm G All they did was sing. All they did was sing.C G F C Glory,glory,glory to the God of the universe.F C Dm GEveryting has changed. Everything has changed.

What a privilege to see our God’s greatest masterpiececome alive.But I wonder what it meansthat you’re meant to change the course of history.

Happy birthday, son of Godone day every knee will bow down for you. But what mother would allowher dear boy to save the worldat all cost?

Pre-chorus

Chorus (2x)

C G F C F But oh how I love you baby boy C G F C FMy heart’s already broken, baby boy

16. Christmas in the first place (lyrics: Arjen van Wijk, music: HTTACP)

Bm D G EmThis is not what you expect from christmasBm D G EmThis is not what you have worked for all year Bm D G EmYou want a flying sled with lots of presents Bm D G EmYou’ve got a crappy boat packed with people you don’t know

D Em Fm ARejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!

Chorus: G D Sing the song of the uprooted

G DSing the song of the oppressed

G G/F# Em A To remind us why it’s Christmas in the first place

Bring the migrants! Bring the rightless!There is plenty to go ‘roundTaste and see why it is Christmas in the first place

This is not what peace on earth should look likeThis is not what you have risked your life forYou want a chance to live as decent peopleThere is nothing you won’t do to keep your family safe

Chorus

Bm DWe’ve got first world problems and second hand solutions G Fm AWe don’t hide our disappointment in the face of baby Jesus

We’ve got first world problems and second hand solutionsWe don’t hide our disappointment in the face of baby Jesus

D G Bm A NANANANANANA NANANANANANA NANANANANANA It's Christmas in the first place!NANANANANANA NANANANANANA NANANANANANA It's Christmas in the first place!

D Em Fm ARejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!

Bm Em Fm GRejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!

17. California Christmas(Lyrics and music: Jeroen van der Werken and Bas van Nienes)

Instrumental:E F#m E F#mE F#m A (x2)

E F#m E F#mThe sun always shines in December

E F#m ALeave your snowboots in the hallE F#m E F#mTime to decorate the palm trees E F#m AWith gold and silver christmas balls

You can feel the temperature’s risingSipping champagne on the beachTake the christmas angels out for a swimBecause winter is out of reach

B A EIt’s that time of year to celebrate in the sun B A G#With our feet in the sand, yeah this is where we belong

Chorus: A ECalifornia Christmas is all I’m living for

A E BCalifornia Christmas, gimme more, gimme more, gimme more A Bwe’ve got all we ever wanted but it’s never enough,E D Athat’s why we adore

A B ECalifornia Christmas, gimme more, gimme more, gimme more

Instrumental

Put another shrimp on the barbieThe night is young, we’ll take it slowWhile the sun sets in the oceanWe watch our bellies grow

Santa-Clause on his flip-flopsDrags his raindeer through the sand

Has anyone seen his swimsuitThis party’s getting way out of hand

It’s that time of year to celebrate in the sunWith our feet in the sand, yeah it’s time for you to sing along

Chorus

C#m G#m G DF Bb Asus4 A

C#m G#mOn the beaches of BethlehemG DThere’s a child playing in the sandF CAre you willing to take his handBsus4 BAaahoooooh

Chorus

18. Zwart / wit(tekst en muziek: Pim van de Werken)

Dm Am Em Am (2x)

Dm Am Em AmWaar ligt de grens tussen mooi en lelijkDm Am Em AmWaar ligt de grens tussen blank en zwartDm Am Em AmWaar ligt de grens tussen schuld en onschuldDm Am Em AmWaar ligt de grens tussen jou en mij

Refrein:G AmDenk niet zwart wit F Gmaar omhels alle kleurenG AmDenk niet zwart wit F Giedereen hoort er bijG AmDenk niet zwart wit F Gwant dat sluit zoveel deurenG AmDenk niet zwart wit F AmLaat je oordeel vrij

Waar ligt de grens tussen veel en weinigWaar ligt de grens tussen arm en rijkWaar ligt de grens tussen god en allahWaar ligt de grens tussen wij en zij

Refrein

Dm Am Em AmZwart wit zwart wit zwart wit zwart wit (4x)

Refrein

19. Santa Malta(lyrics and music: Arjen van Wijk)

Am C FAfter the storm, land came in sight Em DmWe set sail, but the breaking waves GBroke the ship in two

When we washed upon the shoreAlive and wellThey made a fireTo keep us all warm

Chorus:Am Em Dm GLet every heart prepare him roomF GBlessed are the shipwreckedAm C Blessed are, blessed are,F Em Blessed are the shipwrecked

When a poisonous snake bit your handYou were unharmed and threw it awayInto the flames

We stayed to spend the winter months in their homesThey brought the sick and you healed them all

Chorus:Let every heart prepare him roomBlessed are the shipwreckedLet every heart prepare him roomBlessed are the shipwrecked

Am C Blessed are, blessed are,F Em Blessed are the shipwreckedAm Em Dm G Let every heart prepare him room

F GBlessed are the shipwreckedBlessed are the shipwreckedBlessed are the shipwrecked

20. Lift her up(lyrics and music: Lydia van Maurik)

A D ALift her up, Lord, above the waves A Eshe was too young, Lord, to die today D A Dand everybody that knew her name A D Awas buried deep down under the waves.

And all of us here who just stood byOur hearts are dark and our eyes our blindWe look away and refuse to mournthe children drowning right off our shore.

They say that up in the Father's housethere are many, many rooms.Lay out the red carpet for the girlin the pink skirt and the purple shoes.

Or if you want to play along with our record: G# C# G#Lift her up, Lord, above the waves G# D#she was too young, Lord, to die today C# G# C# and everybody that knew her name G# C# G#was buried deep down under the waves.