Verse 1
[C]Christmas comes but [G]once a year
[Am]Angels singing for [Em] all to hear
To [F]celebrate the [C]birth of Christ
Re[F]membering his [G] sacrifice
Verse 2
[C]It’s much more than [G]what it seems
[Am]Heavenly thoughts and [Em] worldly dreams
It [F]reminds us of how[C] life begins
As [F]well as the love we [G] have within
Chorus
[C] Christmas comes but once a year
oh,[Em] look for that special star
[Am]Share your joys, reach out you hand,
and [F]love will always [C] be where you[G] are
[C]Oh, Christmas comes but once year
with [Em] joyous smiles and holiday cheer
[Am] remembering as church bells ring
the [F]lasting love of the [G]newborn [C]King
and the [F]hope for [G] peace that a New Year [C]brings
Verse 3
[C]So as we join with[G] family and friends
[Am]we think of those we [Em]won’t see again
and [F]know their light's still[C]shining on
their [F]spirit's still with us though[G] they are gone
Verse 4
[C]So as you gather round your [G]Christmas tree
[Am]Search your soul and [Em]make your peace
Oh [F]open your heart for the [C]world to see
And [F]share your love,let it [G] set you free
Chorus
[C] Christmas comes but once a year
oh,[Em] look for that special star
[Am]Share your joys, reach out you hand,
and [F]love will always [C] be where you[G] are
[C]Oh, Christmas comes but once year
with [Em] joyous smiles and holiday cheer
[Am] remembering as church bells ring
the [F]lasting love of the [G]newborn [C]king
and the [F]hope for [G] peace that a New Year [C]brings
oh, re[F]member the [G]love of the new born [C]King
and the [F]hope for [G] peace that a New Year [Cadd9]brings[C]
