Many years ago
In a stable far away
Christ the Lord was born.
What a joyful day!
Singing filled the air,
Glory shone around,
Shepherds on the hillside
Were astonished by this sound.

Have no fear! Have you heard?
Christ is born today.
Go and see him lying there
In a manger filled with hay - hey!
Then the sky came alive,
Angels everywhere
Singing hymns of joyful praise
To the God who sent them there.

On to Bethlehem,
In a most exciting way,
Shepherds went to see
Christ the Lord that day.
When they saw him there
They were filled with joy,
On their knees they worshipped him
God's special baby boy.

Have no fear! Have you heard?
Christ is born today.
Go and see him lying there
In a manger filled with hay - hey!
Then the sky came alive,
Angels everywhere
Singing hymns of joyful praise
To the God who sent them there.

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