Singing the Living Tradition ‎#239

239. Go Tell It on the Mountain

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Refrain:
Go tell it on the mountain,
over the hills, and ev'rywhere;
go tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born!

1 While shepherds kept their watching
o’er silent flocks by night,
behold throughout the heavens
there shone a holy light. [Refrain]

2 The shepherds feared and trembled
when lo! above the earth
rang out the angel chorus
that hailed the baby’s birth. [Refrain]

3 Down in a lowly manger
the humble babe was born,
and God sent us salvation
that blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: While shepherds kept their watching
• Title: Go Tell It on the Mountain
• Refrain First Line: Go tell it on the mountain
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Jewish and Christian Teachings: Christmas
• Source: African American spiritual, c. 1750-1875

Tune Information

• Name: GO TELL IT ON THE MOUTNAIN
• Arranger: Paul Sjolund, 1935
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. with refrain
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Harm. © 1971 Walton Music Corp.