VERSE 1:
G
Well I remember how the snow fell in December
C
The angels flew in pageants and in dreams
Am
When I came in at six o'clock from a long hard day of playing
CG
The warmth of Mama's cooking or was it the warmth of Mama's love
G
There were cardboard pirate ships in mud-puddle seas
C
And the backyard was a battleground for cowboys
Am
And daddy drug me out of bed one early Sunday morning
C
I remember how he smiled at me and said he said
HALF
GC
Rise, rise and shine
AmCG
The day is coming on and you know the night is gone so rise
VERSE 2:
I remember how the shepherds lay in slumber
The angels came and broke them from their dreams
When Mary raised her weary head and Joseph stood there grinning
The world awoke to the coming of a King
There were haystacks in His palace and a manger was His throne
As a hush fell on the little town of David
The hillside never shined so bright as early Christmas morning
You could almost hear the very heavens sing they sang
GC
Rise, rise and shine
AmCG
The sun is coming in and the morning light is shining in your eyes
C
Oh, rise and shine
AmCEm
The day is coming on and you know the night is gone so rise