Mary’s Boy Child
von Harry Belafonte
Long time ago in Bethlehem Hark, now hear the angels sing While shepherds watched their flocks by night Hark, now hear the angels sing, Now Joseph and his wife Mary By and by they found a little nook Trumpets sound and angels sing
So the Holy Bible say
Mary’s Boy Child, Jesus Christ
Was born on Christmas Day.
“New King’s born today
And man will live forevermore
Because of Christmas Day.”
They saw a bright new shining star
And heard a choir from heaven sing
The music came from afar.
“New King’s born today
And man will live forevermore
Because of Christmas Day.”
Came to Bethlehem that night
They found no place to bear her Child
Not a single room was in sight.
In a stable all forlorn
And in a manger cold and dark
Mary’s little Boy Child was born.
Listen to what they say
That man will live forevermore
Because of Christmas Day!
