Carol
		
Words © 2001 Margaret Avison, used by permission
Music © 2004 Jane Best

Intro: G C Dm G C G
         Am Em F C Dm G C

C                       G  
Now that you've come 
         C         F
from there to here,
Em           Am
dear little child
F                  G
dear little child
C              G
winter's in bloom
F                  A
song's in the air
Dm  G        C
midnight is mild.

refrain, either instrumental or la, la, la:
G C Dm G C  G
Am Em F C Dm G C

Welcome was cold 
in Bethlehem
your mother's arms
are close and warm
Only the poor
know you are here,
bless the newborn,

refrain

our little king
so lowly laid
gentle and still
ruler of all,
for you the bells ring:
Glory to God!
	Emmanuel!

refrain