Intro: G D A D G Bm A
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With solstice here, we'll celebrate
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This sacred time and have much cheer
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We will bring warmth, we will bring light
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Into the darkest time of year
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The mistletoe will be cut down
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With sickle from the sacred tree
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A kiss I'll give to you my love
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A pledge of friendship made to thee
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For greater than the will of man
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Or want of that which can be done
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It falls and shines on where we stand
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Beneath the great unconquered sun
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For this is now our turning point
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The shortest day, the longest night
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We'll look unto the months to come
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When the sun will grow both strong and bright
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A versed crown, all decked with green
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That tells of winter's tales and mirth
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Will bring great gladness and much joy
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To all who walk upon this earth
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And greater than the will of man
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Or want of that which can be done
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It falls and shines on where we stand
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Beneath the great unconquered sun
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The servants and the lords alike
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And masters they will feast with slaves
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And give them freedom they desire
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Set thief and scoundrel free this day
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With candles, dolls and gifts of fruit
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And blackened faces through the street
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We'll praise good fortune, raise our cups
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And drink a toast to king and queen
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Far greater than the will of man
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Or want of that which can be done
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It falls and shines on where we stand
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Beneath the great unconquered sun
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We'll burn the lamps to ward away
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The spirits in the halls of those
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Whose houses all be decked with boughs
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Where evergreen and laurel grows
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The earth's white crust where it lay down
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Does bow the oaken branch to fall
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'Tis solstice now, account ye sins
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Repent ye beggars one and all
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For greater than the will of man
Em Bm E A
Or want of that which can be done
D G Bm A
It falls and shines on where we stand
G D A D
Beneath the great unconquered sun
G D A D
For greater than the will of man
Em Bm E A
Or want of that which can be done
D G Bm A
It falls and shines on where we stand
G D A G
Beneath the great unconquered sun
Outro
D G Bm A
It falls and shines on where we stand
G D A D
Beneath the great unconquered sun