C Am G C Dm C Christmas in America a blessed time of year F Am C Children laughing carolers singing D G And Santa mounts his gear C G Am C Family friends and food and fun F E7 And sleigh rides down the lane F C Am And all will make a joyful noise Dm7 G7 C To praise the new born King N.C. G C Hallelujah hallelujah America [Verse 2] D G D America America it’s Christmas time once more Christmas trees and holly leaves E7 A7 Mistletoe above the door D Friends are made and pastries bake G F#7 And shoppers line the streets Bm Em F#m Bm And to those who are less fortunate Em7 A D G We say a prayer for these [Verse 3] (Recitation) D* N.C. Dear Lord we pray this Christmas Day G* D Your love will lift us all And help us see our brother’s needs E7 A7 Before we deck our halls D And teach how to give G F#7 The greatest gift we can hand out, (hand out) G Em F#m Bm Em7 A D Love is what Amer-i-ca and Christmas is about [Verse 4] E A E America America God shine your love through me A E F#7 B Let me be a beacon Lord for all the world to see E A G# Patriot of love and truth is the chosen word A F#m G# C#m F#m B7 E Christmas in Amer-i-ca goodwill and peace on earth [Outro] A F#m G# C#m F#m B7 E Christmas in Amer-i-ca the sweetest day on earth N.C. A E Hallelujah hallelujah America N.C. B F# Hallelujah hallelujah America