Am E E7 G D D7
[Verse 1]
Am E E7
Ivory Madonna dying in the dust,
G D D7
Waiting for the manna coming from the west.
Am E E7
Barren is her bosom, empty as her eyes,
G D D7
Death a certain harvest scattered from the skies.
[Verse 2]
Am E E7
Skin and bones is creeping, doesn't know he's dead.
G D D7
Ancient eyes are peeping, from his infant head.
Am E E7
Politician's argue sharpening their knives.
G D D7
Drawing up their Bargains, trading baby lives.
[Verse 3]
Am E E7
Ivory Madonna dying in the dust,
G D D7
Waiting for the manna coming from the west.
Am E E7
Hear the bells are ringing, Christmas on it's way.
G D D7
Hear the angels singing, what is that they say?
Am E E7
Eat and drink rejoicing, joy is here to stay.
G D D7
Jesus son of Mary is born again today.
[Outro]
Am E E7
Ivory Madonna dying in the dust,
G D D7
Waiting for the manna coming from the west.
Am E E7
Ivory Madonna dying in the dust,
G D D7
Waiting for the manna coming from the west.
