Christmas Concert 2015
1.Christmas Calypso – Whole School
V1. Let me tell you a-bout a baby, and his family
It is written down in the Bible, so you might believe,
Many men had told of his coming down through history,
Now the time had come for fulfilment of their prophecy.
Chorus
And they called His name Jesus,
Jesus, the Saviour.
And they called His name Jesus,
Son of the Most High God.
(Repeat)
V2. There was once a young girl called Mary, only in her teens,
She was visited by an Angel, sent to Galilee.
And he told her she’d have a baby – how, shecouldn’t see-
Yet it was her will to obey him, so it was agreed.
Chorus x2
Well in those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree,
And so Mary went with her husband where they had to be.
There was nowhere else but a stable where they both could sleep,
It was there that she had her baby, born for you and me.
Chorus x2
2. As You’ve Spoken (Let It Be) – Solo
(All)How can she understand God’s plan?
How can she know his way?
But she is His servant, He’s her Lord;
God has spoken: Will she now obey?
(Solo) (Duet second time)
Lord, as You’ve spoken, let it be
May Your will be known through me.
Lord, as You’ve spoken , let it be
May Your love be shown through me
May Your love be shown through me.
3. Midnight – Class P - GK
V1. Midnight – there’s the strangest feeling in the air tonight,
There’s something going on but I can’t make it out
I wonder what it’s all about?
V2. Starlight – breaking through the darkness in the dead of night,
Illuminates the path that takes you out of sight,
And all the way to Bethlehem.
Chorus
Tonight’s events were planned in heaven
The greatest story ever penned.
Heaven and earth have come together,
And life has come to Bethlehem.
V3. Angels – taking care of things that only they can do,
Are waiting in the wings to bring the joyful news,
It’s going to turn the world around.
V4. Strangers – having made arrangements for a night or two,
Have found accommodation in the crowded rooms.
The house is packed in Bethlehem.
Chorus
V5. Shepherds – minding their own business looking after things,
Are startled by an unexpected happening,
As angel choirs appear to them.
V6. Wise men – taking charts and telescopes and compasses.
Investigate the star that takes them travelling,
Until they come to Bethlehem.
Chorus x2
And life has come to Bethlehem.
4. Little Donkey – Class D – H.M.
V1. Little donkey, little donkey on the dusty road.
Got to keep on plodding onwards with your precious load.
Been a long time, little donkey, through the winters night.
Don't give up now, little donkey,
Bethlehem's in sight.
Chorus
Ring out those bells tonight
Bethlehem, Bethlehem.
Follow that star tonight
Bethlehem, Bethlehem.
Little donkey, little donkey, had a heavy day.
Little donkey, carry Mary, safely on her way.
Chorus
Little donkey, little donkey, had a heavy day.
Little donkey, carry Mary, safely on her way.
Little donkey, carry Mary, safely on her way.
5. O Little Town of Bethlehem - Class Y - J.E.
O little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie.
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by.
Yet in the dark streets shineth the everlasting Light,
The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Repeat
6. No Room at the Inn – Class N - DB
V1. No room at the inn!
All reservations were made in the Spring.
We’re full to the brim, Sorry we can’t let you in.
V2. No room at the inn!
We’re fully booked and the party’s in swing.
Please pardon the din! Sorry we can’t let you in.
Chorus
Mary, Joseph, tell me what you’re gonna do?
There is no way you’ll be getting breakfast for two!
V3. No room at the inn!
I’d say your chances are probably slim.
We’ve not got a thing, Sorry we can’t let you in.
V4. No room at the inn!
Just take a look at the state that you’re in!
Say, where have you been? Sorry we can’t let you in.
Chorus
V5. No room at the inn!
Everyone’s saying the very same thing.
We’d take anything, somebody please let us in.
(Instrumental)
V6. We’ve room at the inn!
It wouldn’t exactly be fit for a king!
Here give me your things, hope you don’t mind mucking in.
7. Calypso Carol – Class E – S.R.
V1. See Him lying on a bed of straw,
A draughty stable with an open door.
Mary cradling the babe she bore,
The Prince of Glory is His name.
Chorus
O now carry me to Bethlehem
To see the Lord appear to men.
Just as poor as was the stable then,
The Prince of Glory when He came.
V2. Star of silver, sweep across the skies,
Show where Jesus in the manger lies,
Shepherds, swiftly from your stupor rise
To see the Saviour of the world.
Chorus
V3. Angels, sing again the song you sang,
Bring God’s glory to the heart of man,
Sing that Bethl’hem’s little baby can
Be salvation to the soul.
Chorus x2
8. It Was On A Starry Night - Class W - R.D.
V1. It was on starry night, when the hills were bright,
Earth lay sleeping, sleeping calm and still.
Then in a cattle shed, in a manger bed,
A boy was born, King of all the world.
Chorus
And all the angels sang for Him,
The bells of heaven rang for Him,
For a boy was born, King of all the world.
And all the angels sang for Him,
The bells of heaven rang for Him,
For a boy was born, King of all the world.
V2. Soon the shepherds came that way
Where the baby lay
And were kneeling, kneeling by His side.
And their hearts believed again
For the peace of men,
For a boy was born, King of all the world
Chorus
9. Halleluyah! Glory to God! - Class L - S.LS.
We were sitting in the fields the other night,
When suddenly we saw an incredible sight!
The whole sky was ablaze with a burning light!
There were hosts of heavenly angels shining bright!
(Repeat)
Chorus
They sang, “Halleluyah! Glory to God!
Halleluyah! Peace on earth!
Halleluyah! Glory to God!
Do not be fearful, we bring you the good news of Jesus the Saviour’s birth!”
(Repeat x2)
10. Glory to God – Whole School
V1. Glory, glory, glory to God.
Glory in the highest.
Glory, glory, glory to God,
Glory in the highest.
And peace on earth, goodwill to men, Peace on earth,
And peace on earth, goodwill to men, peace on earth, a saviour is born.
(Repeat V1)
V2. Glory, glory, glory to God,
Glory in the highest.
Glory, glory, glory to God,
Glory in the highest.
I bring you good news, good tidings of great joy,
I bring you good news,
To you, a Saviour is born,
To you, a Saviour is born!
11. NadoligLlawen - Class S - P.C.
V1. Brysiwchlawr y grisiau,
Syllwcharbresantau,
Beicmawrcoch ac-aur,
DoliddeliMair.
Teulu a pherthnasauaffrindiauyncydgwrdd
Mae’rtwrci ‘leniwerthei weld,
Eisteddwchwrth y bwrdd.
Chorus
NadoligLlaweni chi gyd
I deulumawr y byd.
Ynghanolswn y dathlu
Aoesna le i’rIesu,
Neuydi’rllety’nllawn o hyd?
V2. Brysiwch at eibreseb,
Sylwchareiwyneb,
Yn y gwelygwair,
IesufabanMair.
Doethion a bugeiliadynaddoliyno ‘nghyd,
Gadewchininnaufyndi’w weld,
A phlyguwrtheigrud.
Chorus
Repeat V1 and then Chorus
Neuydi’rllety’nllawn o hyd?
12. Oh! What Treasure! Class A – R.H.
V1. Wise men came from miles away,
Following the star by night and day.
Imagine their surprise when they saw the baby boy,
Lying in the hay!
V2. When they realised who they’d found,
They fell to their knees upon the ground,
And Mary and Joseph and all of the animals
Gathered round.
Chorus
Oh! What treasure to behold!
Frankincense and Myrrh and Gold!
Given to the child who was given to the world,
As the bible told! (Repeat Chorus)
(Repeat from start)
13. Away in a Manger – Class NR – M.W.
V1. 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.
V2. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes:
I love thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
And stay by my side until morning is nigh.
V3. 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.
14. This Christmas Time – Whole School
V1. In a cold stone church, under moon and stars,
People stand as the organ starts,
And the candles flicker into the dark, this Christmas time.
V2. There’s a child awake in her bed upstairs,
Snuggled up with her teddy bears,
As she thinks of presents she says her prayers, this Christmas time.
Chorus
Merry Christmas to you, Merry Christmas ev’rybody,
Here’s to friends old and new and to this Christmas time.
V3. In a steamy kitchen a mother stands,
Peeling parsnips and boiling ham,
How she hopes the dinner will go to plan, this Christmas time.
V4. In an empty street under cloudless skies,
Sits an old man with bundle tied,
And he huddles down for another night, this Christmas time.
Chorus into Middle 8
Here’s to the message the angels sang,
Here’s to the Saviour who came for all men,
Born for you and for me, for strangers and friends…
V5. There’s a world still needing to hear good news,
More than presents and Christmas food.
May you find the love that God has for you, this Christmas time!
Repeat Chorus x2
15. Unto Us a Child a Born – Whole School
Unto us a child is born,
Unto us a son is given.
He shall reign in all the earth,
He will be called Emmanuel!
(Repeat)
V1. Angel voices sing… Hallelujahs ring…
For today in Bethlehem, the love of God has come to men,
The Saviour of the world is Christ the King!
Chorus x2
V2. Leave your cares aside… seek and you will find…
For today in Bethlehem, the love of God has come to men,
The Saviour of the world is Jesus Christ!
Chorus x2
Come let us adore… now and evermore…
For today in Bethlehem, the love of God has come to men,
The Saviour of the world is Christ the Lord!
Chorus x3