Ave Maria: Queen of Easter Joy

Intro

(Soft choral swell)

Ave... Ave Maria...

Verse

In the garden dawn, the stone rolled away,

Angels sing of life, death turned to day.

Mary weeping, seeking her Lord so dear,

Then His voice calls out, "Woman, do not fear."

Chorus

Ave Maria, gratia plena,

Dominus tecum, benedicta tu.

Queen of Easter joy, Mother of the Risen,

Ora pro nobis, now and ever livin'.

Ave... Ave Maria!

Ave... Ave Maria!

Verse

From the cross of sorrow to the empty tomb,

Your Son conquers darkness, banishing the gloom.

Faithful at the foot, heart pierced with grace,

Now you lead us dancing in His embrace.

Chorus

Ave Maria, gratia plena,

Dominus tecum, benedicta tu.

Queen of Easter joy, Mother of the Risen,

Ora pro nobis, now and ever livin'.

Ave... Ave Maria!

Ave... Ave Maria!

(Alleluia... Alleluia...)

Bridge

Holy Mary, full of light divine,

Pray for us sinners, in this Easter shine.

With the saints we rise, in your Son's great name,

Forever praising, His victory proclaim.

Chorus

Ave Maria, gratia plena,

Dominus tecum, benedicta tu.

Queen of Easter joy, Mother of the Risen,

Ora pro nobis, now and ever livin'.

Ave Maria! Ave Maria!

Outro

Ave... (Ave...) Maria...

(Alleluia, Alleluia, fade)