MANY YEARS AGO (IN BETHLEHEM)
(Editor’s Note: Christmas officially begins on December 25 and ends on January 6, the day the Wise Men appeared.
We are pleased to present this wonderful song by Tom Ivey. The lyrics are relevant throughout the year and throughout the ages. Enjoy Tom’s song.)
MANY YEARS AGO (In Bethlehem)
(Children’s version)
Tom Ivey copyright 2009 (11-16-09)
Chorus: Many years ago, many years ago.
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Many years ago, many years ago.
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
He was born in a manger to Mary and Joe.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
A gift from God for the world to know.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
The Angels sang from the heavens above,
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
Their song was a message of peace and love.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
(Chorus)
The Shepherds watched from their fields that night
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
A single star in the heavens so bright.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
The Wise Men came with gifts for the child.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
Born of the Virgin Mary mild.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
(Chorus)
On Christmas Day, this child was born
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
Given to a world so weary and torn.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
God sent us a message that Christmas Day
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
Let love and tolerance guide your way.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
Now, whether your Christian, Muslim, or Jew
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
Hindu, Mormon, or Buddhist, too.
Many years ago in Bethlehem
God’s message is the same, the whole world around.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
“Peace on Earth” is a heavenly sound
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
Many years ago, many years ago.
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Many years ago, many years ago.
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Yes, Jesus was born in (pause) Bethlehem.
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Many Years Ago (In Bethlehem)
Tom Ivey © 2009 (April 11, 2010) Original Version
Cho: Many years ago, many years ago.
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Many years ago, many years ago.
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
He was born in a manger to Mary and Joe.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
A gift from God for the world to know.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
On Christmas Day, this child was born
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
Given to a world so weary and torn.
Many years ago in Bethlehem. Cho.
Peace on Earth, good will to men.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
It’s no different now than it was back then.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
War and hunger, poverty and pain.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
The poor man suffers for the rich man’s gain.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
Now, Jesus preached of the wolves and the lambs.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
He had no use for the greedy one’s scams.
Many years ago in Bethlehem. Cho.
He spoke to the humble, he spoke to the weak.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
He promised that the earth would belong to the meek.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
He said, “Suffer the … children to come unto me.”
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
They are the future of the world to be.
Many years ago in Bethlehem. Cho.
God gave us a message that Christmas Day.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
Let love and tolerance guide your way,
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
Now, whether your Christian, Muslim, or Jew
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
Hindu, Mormon, or Buddhist, too.
Many years ago in Bethlehem
God’s message is the same, the whole world around.
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
“Peace on Earth” is a heavenly sound
Many years ago in Bethlehem.
Many years ago, many years ago.
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Many years ago, many years ago.
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Yes, Jesus was born in (pause) Bethlehem.