From the recording Bethlehem, Just a Tiny Town
Angels Unaware 2:51
Words and Music Bubba Chambers
Nolan Burke - acoustic and electric guitars
Rick Thigpen - bass guitar
George Matranga - electric piano, backing vocals. strings
Tammie Matranga - backing vocals
Ellen Story - violin
Bubba Chambers, lead vocals, backing vocals. drums, percussion
Lyrics
ANGELS UNAWARE
I heard a knock outside my door
I thought who could it be
No one comes at Christmas now
I crossed a silent floor
The old man nodded most polite
May I enter by your leave
Of course my friend please come on in
It’s cold outside this Christmas Eve
Ch
Open the door to the stranger there
Who knows what news he’ll bring
Could be news of grief or joy
One broken down with cares
Maybe angels unaware
He sat in silence for so long
I thought he’d never speak
Then words came forth in sweet release
A dulcet tune he sang to me
I sing a time-worn melody
Of the Giver of all things
He’s at the door and asks you now
To offer up the key
Br.
He said wisdom speaks in every street
She’ll help you find the way
It’s not too far to paradise
At her table, you will feast.
This tune's been sung since manger days
But few will heed its call
Grace and mercy"s pleading strains
Seek deaf ears and hearts in pain
Ch