Time=3/4 G / / 2 / / Am / / 2 / / D7 / / 2 / / G / / 2 / / Am The garment of life, be it tattered and torn D7 G The cloak of the soldier is withered and worn Em Am But what child is this that was poverty-born D7 G 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