Peace Carol

THE PEACE CAROL

written by Bob Beers

performed by John Denver

tab transcribed by Collins Crapo <roxtar@srv.net>

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The garment of life, be it tattered and torn

The cloak of the soldier is withered and worn

But what child is this that was poverty-born

The peace of Christmas Day

CHORUS (same pattern as verses):

The branch that bears the bright holly

The dove that rests in yonder tree

The light that shines for all to see

The peace of Christmas Day

Verse 2:

The hope that has slumbered for 2000 years

The promise that silenced 1000 fears

A faith that can hobble an ocean of tears

The peace of Christmas Day

(chorus)

Verse 3:

Add all the grief that people may bear

Total the strife, the troubles and care

Put them in columns and leave them right there

The peace of Christmas Day

(chorus twice; 2nd time, decelerate on last line)