Bethlehem In Birmingham

[Verse 1]
Christmas Eve in Birmingham
It is a long, long way from Bethlehem
Mary and Joe live outside of town
On an old, run-down farm
Mary says, Joe, you would better get the car
My contractions is not that far apart
But that Falcon stalled after sixty yards
Out behind the barn

[Chorus]
So away to the stables go Mary and Joe
Now, it is not much shelter, but it keeps them from the cold
Mary is hurting, Joe prays to God for a helping hand
They need a Bethlehem miracle tonight in Birmingham

[Verse 2]
A kerosene lantern is the only light
Joe says, Mary, do not give up the fight
She is going to keep pushing till the baby cries
If it takes her last breath
And as the dawn begins to break
Across the fields, valleys and the lakes
A baby's cry greets the light of day
Merry Christmas and God bless

[Chorus]
So away to the stables go Mary and Joe
Now, it is not much shelter, but it keeps them from the cold
Mary is hurting, Joe prays to God for a helping hand
They need a Bethlehem miracle tonight in Birmingham

[Outro]
A Bethlehem miracle last night in Birmingham