Words: C14th German, trans. John M. Neale (1853)

Music: Dean Jones

Age 9 to 12+, KS2 & KS3 (2m 50s)

May be sung in unison or in SSA 3-part harmony

Download includes: piano-vocal score, lyrics sheet, mp3 demo & backing tracks

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Theme - Celebration of the birth of Jesus, the joy it brings to Christians.

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Content - This classic Christmas carol, dating back to the 14th century, is give a relaxed, fresh feel with Dean Jones' catchy new melody.

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Lyrics sample

Good Christian men rejoice

With heart and soul and voice.

Give ye heed to what we say: News!

Jesus Christ is born today!

All that gather before Him bow

And He is in the manger now.

Jesus Christ is born today!

Christ is born today!

Good Christian men, rejoice

With heart and soul and voice.

Now you hear of endless bliss: Joy!

Jesus Christ was born for this.

He has opened the heav’nly door,

And man is blessed for evermore.

Jesus Christ was born for this,

Christ was born for this.

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This song features in the songbook '9 Carols & Readings for Choirs'