Brian McKnight

Released: October 20, 1998

Featuring: Michael Sembello

Songwriter: Brian McKnight

Producer: Brian McKnight

[Verse 1: Brian McKnight]
Virgin Mary was laden with child
The prophecy had been foretold
The One who had come to save our lives
Was born in the manger so low

[Pre-Chorus: Michael Sembello & Brian McKnight]
And as sure as the stars are in the sky
Valleys low and mountains high
The newborn King was born
In Bethlehem tonight

[Chorus: Michael Sembello & Brian McKnight]
Silent night, holy night
Bethlehem tonight
Silent night, holy night

[Verse 2: Brian McKnight]
Three kings brought gifts from far away
A boy came to play upon his drum
(Pa-rum-pa-pum-pum, rum-pa-pum-pum)
Skeptics saw truth and had nothing to say
The wonderful Savior had come

[Pre-Chorus: Michael Sembello & Brian McKnight]
And as sure as the stars are in the sky
Valleys low and mountains high
The newborn King was born
In Bethlehem tonight

[Chorus: Michael Sembello & Brian McKnight]
Silent night, holy night
Bethlehem tonight
Silent night, holy night

[Bridge: Brian McKnight & Michael Sembello]
Behold our Redeemer from sin
There was no room in the inn
But still He left His throne on high
Shed His blood to save our lives
Our lives
In Bethlehem tonight

[Outro: Michael Sembello & Brian McKnight]
Silent night, holy night
Silent night, holy night
Silent night, holy night
Silent night, holy night
Silent night, holy night
Silent night, holy night
Silent night, holy night
Silent night, holy night

Brian McKnight (born June 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, and musician. He is a multi-instrumentalist who plays eight instruments including piano, guitar, bass guitar, percussion, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn and trumpet. He is one of the very few leggiero tenors in the pop genre. McKnight is perhaps most recognized for his strong falsetto and belting range. McKnight’s work has earned him 16 Grammy Awards nominations, though he has never won. Actually, he is currently tied with Snoop Dogg for the record of most Grammy nominations without a win.

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