Neighbor Did You Know (Mary Did You Know)

 Neighbor Did You Know (Mary Did You Know) 

The lyrics to "Mary, Did You Know” were written by Mark Lowry in 1984, with music written by Buddy Greene in 1991. - Wikipedia   

I’m not as confident about this one, so by all means, do a better one! Just don’t forget to share it with me when you do! 

 

Neighbor did you know    

That these freezing days Are the crystal architects  

Neighbor did you know   

That these freezing days form the ice the sun reflects  

Did you know, that these season's days   

Have come to make us new;  

These days we are enduring Bring the season's gorgeous hue  

   

Neighbor did you know  

That this season's gift Is quiet contemplation  

Neighbor did you know  

That this season's gift Is loving celebration  

Did you know That all creatures here   

Have walked where we now roam  

And when we walk together We walk in our shared home  

   

Neighbor, did you know? 2x  

The birds will sing, And we will hear The branches in the winds.  

The plants will sleep, The snow will fall Until the season ends.  

  

Neighbor, did you know  

That our universe does not owe us a thing?   

Neighbor did you know  

We have all we need to make sure we're all thriving  

Did you know that appreciation for the world in which we live  

Is the first step to discover 

our capacities to give 

  

Oh neighbor, neighbor did you know? 

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