Intro
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[Verse 1]
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Wise men from the east brought finery
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Lone star in the sky began to shine
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But here on the ground, there's no room to be found
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It happened at Easter time
[Verse 2]
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I bring frankincense, myrrh and thyme
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F# lonely star on you alone would shine
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But a sign on the door says, no room anymore
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It happened at Christmas time
[Chorus]
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For those who live in cardboard Christmas boxes
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Ringing out their joyous message 'cause it
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Happens at Christmas time
[Verse 3]
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Shops are open every day and night
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Come and spend your money, that's right
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There's a beggar at your door, it's not Jesus anymore
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It just happens to be Christmas time
[Chorus]
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For those who live in cardboard Christmas boxes
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E B C#m A
Ringing out their joyous message and it
B E
Happens at Christmas time
[Bridge]
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For those who think that Christmas
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Means goodwill to all men
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Take a walk down London streets
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[Chorus]
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For those who live in cardboard Christmas boxes
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E B C#m A
Ringing out their joyous message and it
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Happens at Christmas time (here we go)
[Chorus]
B C#m A
For those who live in cardboard Christmas boxes
B E B
E B C#m A
Ringing out their joyous message that it
B E
Happens at Christmas time
[Chorus] (## fade to end ##)
B C#m A
For those who live in cardboard Christmas boxes
B E B
E B C#m A
Ringing out their joyous message that it
B E
Happens at Christmas time