C F C G [Verse 1] C F Jesus Christ in the manger love C G Took his hope to the grave C F D Death is all around me now C G C Try, oh try to be brave [Verse 2] C F Cross my heart, Mary Magdelene C G Bathed in neon light in the rave C F D Run, we run young believers down C G C Down from the banks we wade [Verse 3] C F Belly up in the water now C G Acid coats the walls of rain C F D Jesus Christ, forgive us love C G C We know not what we crave [Verse 4] C F Jesus Christ in the manger love C G Took his hope to the grave C F D Cross my heart, Mary Magdelene C G C F C Try with all my might to do the same [Outro] N.C. Merry Christmas, everybody. N.C. Keep your spirits high, and remember: N.C. Don't let the bastards get you down.