Carols on the Grass
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SONG WORDS
1. Born in Bethlehem
Baby Jesus, born in a stable
A humble Saviour’s birth
You left Your throne in heaven above
To live here on the earth
Baby Jesus, lying in a manger
Crying for the world
The angels told the shepherds
Of the good news for us all
Chorus
Hallelujah, the King is here
Given for all men
For today the holy Son of God
Is born in Bethlehem
Come now sinners and you saints
All peasants and all kings
And bow before the earth’s Redeemer
Let all voices sing
Chorus x2
Baby Jesus, do you know?
You’ll die for all our sins
Don’t be afraid for in three days
You will rise again
You will rise again
Chorus x2
2. O Come All Ye Faithful
O come, all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold him
Born the King of angels
Chorus
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Yea Lord we greet Thee
Born this happy morning
Jesus to Thee be all glory given
Word of the Father
Now in flesh appearing
Chorus
Sing choirs of angels
Sing in exaltation
Sing all ye citizens of heaven above
Glory to God
All glory in the highest
Chorus
3. The First Noël
The first Noël, the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter’s night that was so deep
Chorus
Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël
Born is the King of Israel
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the east beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night
Chorus
And by the light of that same star
Three wise men came from country far
To seek for a king was their intent
And to follow the star wherever it went
Chorus
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
Who has made heaven and earth of nought
And with His blood mankind has bought
Chorus x2
4. Mary's Boy Child
Long time ago in Bethlehem
So the Holy Bible says
Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ
Was born on Christmas Day
Chorus
Hark now hear the angels sing, a new King’s born today
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas day
Trumpets sound and angels sing, listen to what they say
That man will live for evermore, because of Christmas day
Now Joseph and his wife, Mary
Came to Bethlehem that night
They found no place to bear her child
Not a single room was in sight
By and by they find a little nook
In a stable all forlorn
And in a manger cold and dark
Mary’s little boy was born
Chorus
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
They saw a bright new shining star
They heard a choir from heaven sing
The music came from afar
Chorus
Long time ago in Bethlehem
So the Holy Bible says
Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ
Was born on Christmas Day
Chorus
5. We Three Kings
We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star
Chorus
Oh–oh, star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain
Gold I bring to crown Him again
King forever, ceasing never
Over us all to reign
Chorus
Frankincense to offer have I
Incense owns a Deity nigh
Prayer and praising, all men raising
Worship Him, God on high
Chorus
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom
Sorrowing sighing, bleeding dying
Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Chorus
Glorious now behold Him arise
King and God, and sacrifice
Alleluia, alleluia
Sounds through the earth and skies
Chorus
6. Angels We Have Heard on High
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing over the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
Chorus
Gloria, in Excelsis Deo!
Gloria, in Excelsis Deo!
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song?
Chorus
Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing
Come adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
Chorus
See Him in a manger laid
Jesus Lord of Heaven and earth
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid
With us sing of Saviour’s birth
Chorus x2
7. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled
Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic hosts proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Christ by highest heaven adored
Christ the everlasting Lord
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of the virgin’s womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace
Hail the Sun of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
Risen with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
8. O Holy Night
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
O hear the angel voices
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
Truly He taught us to love one another
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother
And in His name all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
Let all within us praise His holy name
Christ is the Lord!
O praise His name forever
His power and glory, evermore proclaim
Fall on your knees
O hear the angel voices
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
O night divine
O night, O night divine
9. Silent Night
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia
Christ the Saviour is born
Christ the Saviour is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus Lord at Thy birth
Jesus Lord at Thy birth
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
10. The Reason for the Season is Jesus
It’s the Christmas season
There has to be a reason
And the reason for the season is JE-SUS!
Some people have snow at Christmas
And gather round the fire’s glow
They build snowmen in the winter’s cold
Singing Carols in the snow
For others it’s very different
It’s summer and it’s really hot
They sing Christmas songs in their shorts and thongs
The beach is their favourite spot
But no matter what the weather
We celebrate together
The miracle that came at Christmas
No matter what the season
There has to be a reason
And the reason for the season is JE-SUS!
We all give gifts at Christmas
To remind us what it’s all about
That God gave us, the greatest gift
His only son called Jesus
So when you open up your presents
Remember why you do
The reason that we celebrate Christmas
There is no better reason
To celebrate the season
When the reason for the season is JE-SUS!
11. He's All About Life
Forever is a really really really long time
Compared to that our life is short
But we are precious
To the God who made it all
And He wants to share forever with us
BE YOUR FRIEND AND IT NEVER ENDS!
This is forever, this is my life
This is forever, this is my life
Jesus gives forever life
And he has paid the price
It’s all about Jesus
He’s all about life
Forever can really really really start now
God’s love can wash away your sin
You just need to trust in Jesus
The One who made it all
And we can share forever with him
BE YOUR FRIEND AND IT NEVER ENDS!
This is forever, this is my life
This is forever, this is my life
Jesus gives forever life
And He has paid the price
It’s all about Jesus
He’s all about life
He’s all about life
He’s all about life
12. Do You Hear What I Hear?
Said the night wind to the little lamb:
Do you see what I see?
Way up in the sky, little lamb
Do you see what I see?
A star, a star, dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy:
Do you hear what I hear?
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
A song, a song, high above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king:
Do you know what I know?
In your palace warm, mighty king
Do you know what I know?
A Child, a Child shivers in the cold
Let us bring Him silver and gold
Let us bring Him silver and gold
Said the king to the people everywhere:
Listen to what I say!
Pray for peace, people everywhere!
Listen to what I say!
The Child, the Child, sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
13. While Shepherds Watched
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
All seated on the ground
The angel of the Lord came down
And glory shone around
“Fear not” said he for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled minds
Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind
To you in David’s town this day
Is born of David’s line
A Saviour who is Christ the Lord
And this shall be the sign
The heavenly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed
All meanly wrapped in swaddling bands
And in a manger laid
Thus spoke the seraph and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God who thus
Addressed their joyful song
All glory be to God on high
And to the earth be peace
Goodwill henceforth from heaven to men
Begin and never cease
14. Once in Royal David's City
Once in royal David’s city
Stood a lowly cattle shed
Where a mother laid her baby
In a manger for His bed
Mary was that mother mild
Jesus Christ, her little child
He came down to earth from heaven
Who is God and Lord of all
And His shelter was a stable
And His cradle was a stall
With the poor and meek and lowly
Lived on earth our Saviour holy
And through all His wondrous childhood
He would honour and obey
Love and watch the lowly maiden
In whose gentle arms he lay
Christian children all should be
Mild, obedient, good as He
And our eyes at last shall see Him
Through His own redeeming love
For that Child so dear and gentle
Is our Lord in heaven above
And He leads His children on
To the place where He is gone
15. O Little Town of Bethlehem
O little town of Bethlehem
How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting light
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight
For Christ is born of Mary
And gathered all above
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love
O morning stars together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the King
And peace to men on earth
How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is given
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His Heaven
No ear may hear His coming
But in this world of sin
Where meek souls will receive Him still
The dear Christ enters in
O holy child of Bethlehem
Descend to us we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in
Be born in us today
We hear the Christmas angels
Their great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel
O come to us, abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel
16. Away in a Manger
Away in a manger no crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing the Baby awakes
The little Lord Jesus no crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle ‘til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever and love me I pray
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there
And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there
17. Manger Throne
You could have stepped into creation
With fire for all to see
Brought every tribe and nation to their knees
Arriving with the host of heaven
In royal robe and crown
The rulers of the earth all bowing down
But You chose meekness over majesty
Wrapped Your power in humanity
Chorus
Glory be to You alone
King who reigns from a manger throne
My life my praise everything I own
To Jesus the King on a manger throne
You could have marched in all Your glory
Into the heart of Rome
Showed them splendour like they’d never known
But You wrote a better story
In humble Bethlehem
Creator in the arms of common men
You will die for our redemption
And You’ll rise so we can live
Chorus
From heaven to the cradle
From cradle to the cross
Let heaven and nature sing
This is our King
But the grave couldn’t hold Him
Our God has overcome
Let heaven and nature sing
This is our King
(REPEAT)
All hail the King
All hail the King
All hail the King
Chorus
My life my praise everything I own
To Jesus the King on a manger throne
To Jesus the King on a manger throne
18. Little Drummer Boy
Come they told me, parum pum pum pum
A newborn King to see, parum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring, parum pum pum pum
To lay before the King, parum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him, parum pum pum pum
When we come
Little baby, parum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, parum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring, parum pum pum pum
That’s fit to give our King, parum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you, parum pum pum pum
On my drum
Mary nodded, parum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time, parum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him, parum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him, parum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Then He smiled at me, parum pum pum pum
Me and my drum
Me and my drum
Me and my drum x3
Just me and my drum x2
Me and my drum
Just me and my drum
19. What Child is This?
What Child is this, who laid to rest
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring Him laud
The Babe, the Son of Mary
Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and lamb are feeding?
Good Christian, fear, for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading
Nails, spear, shall pierce Him through
The cross be borne for me, for you
Hail, hail the Word made flesh
The Babe, the Son of Mary
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh
Come peasant, king to own Him
The King of kings salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise, raise a song on high
The virgin sings her lullaby
Joy, joy for Christ is born
The Babe, the Son of Mary
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring Him laud
The Babe, the Son of Mary
20. Joy to the World
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart, prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing
Joy to the world, the Saviour reigns
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And wonders, wonders, of His love
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart, prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing
Song Credits
CCLI Licence # 43255
1. Born In Bethlehem
CCLI Song # 4831480
Brad Avery | David Carr | Mac Powell | Mark D. Lee | Tai Anderson
© 2006 Kobalt Music Copyrights SARL
2. O Come All Ye Faithful
CCLI Song # 31054
C Frederick Oakeley | John Francis Wade
Words & Music: Public Domain
3. The First Noël
CCLI Song # 31047
Words & Music: Public Domain
Also: CCLI Song # 7208426
Kenneth Leonard Jr
4. Mary’s Boy Child
Jester Hairston
© 1956, Bourne Co
5. We Three Kings
CCLI Song # 38002
John Henry Hopkins Jr.
Words & Music: Public Domain
6. Angels We Have Heard on High
CCLI Song # 7186751
James Chadwick
Words & Music: Public Domain
Also: CCLI Song # 4199500
Curtis Mulder
© 2002 Mulder, Curtis
7. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
CCLI Song # 27738
Charles Wesley | Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Words & Music: Public Domain
8. O Holy Night
CCLI Song # 32015
Adolphe Charles Adam | John Sullivan Dwight | Placide Cappeau
Words & Music: Public Domain
9. Silent Night
CCLI Song # 27862
Franz Xaver Gruber | John Freeman Young | Joseph Mohr
Words & Music: Public Domain
10. The Reason for the Season is Jesus
Tom Connally
© 2021 Connally, Tom
11. He’s All About Life
CCLI Song # 7031408
Tom Connally
© 2009 Connally, Tom
12. Do You Hear What I Hear?
Noel Regney | Gloria Shayne
1962 Regent Music Corporation
Vocal Popular Sheet Music Collection. Score 620.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mmb-vp-copyright/620
13. While Shepherds Watched
CCLI Song # 2088730
George Kirbye | Nahum Tate
Words & Music: Public Domain
14. Once in Royal David’s City
CCLI Song # 7017157
Cecil Frances Humphreys Alexander | Nan Allen
Words: Public Domain
Music: 2013 Van Ness Press, Inc
15. O Little Town of Bethlehem
CCLI Song # 27879
Lewis Henry Redner | Phillips Brooks
Words & Music: Public Domain
16. Away in a Manger
CCLI Song # 38583
James Ramsey Murray | John Thomas McFarland | Martin Luther
Words & Music: Public Domain
17. Manger Throne
CCLI Song # 7226106
Jonathan Smith | Phil Wickham | Tony Wood
Phil Wickham Music; Simply Global Songs; Mike Curb Music; Tony Wood Songs; Be Essential Songs; Cashagamble Jet Music
18. Little Drummer Boy (For King & Country version)
CCLI Song # 7210044
Harry Simeone | Henry Onorati | Katherine Kennicott Davis
EMI Mills Music Inc; Remaining portion is unaffiliated
19. What Child is This? (Greensleeves)
CCLI Song # 30983
Unknown | William Chatterton Dix
Words & Music: Public Domain
20. Joy to the World
CCLI Song # 24016
George Frideric Handel | Isaac Watts
Words & Music: Public Domain