O Little Town of Bethlehem

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O Little Town of Bethlehem sT. LOUTS, 86 86 76 86 Lewis H. Redner, 1831-1908

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see all gift us,

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peace

to

all

dear Christ

Lord

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en man

Note: When guitar and keyboard play together, keyboardists should improvise using the guitar chords above the melody.

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