2nd December 2022
LITTLE DONKEY
Little donkey, little donkey
On a dusty road
Got to keep on plodding onwards
With the precious load.
Been a long time little donkey
Thro' the winter's night.
Don't give up now little donkey
Bethlehem's in sight.
Ring out those bells tonight
Bethlehem, Bethlehem.
Follow the star tonight
Bethlehem, Bethlehem.
Little donkey, little donkey
Had a heavy day
Little donkey carry Mary
Safely on her way.
For homework for the next week please could you practise the songs for the Nativity play. Have them playing in the background when you're at home if possible and the children will pick up the lyrics whilst listening to them. I have attached the lyrics underneath as a guide.
AWAY IN A MANGER
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
The cattle are lowing The Baby awakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love You, Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Until morning is nigh
Be near me, Lord Jesus I ask You to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children In Your tender care And fit us for heaven To live with You there
COME AND JOIN THE CELEBRATION
Chorus
Come and join the celebration
It's a very special day
Come and share our jubilation;
There's a new King born today!
Verse 1
See, the shepherds
Hurry down to Bethlehem,
Gaze in wonder
At the Son of God who lay before them
Chorus
Come and join the celebration
It's a very special day
Come and share our jubilation;
There's a new King born today!
Verse 2
Wise men journey,
Led to worship by a star
Kneel in homage
Bringing precious gifts from lands afar, so
Chorus
Come and join the celebration
It's a very special day
Come and share our jubilation;
There's a new King born today!
Verse 3
"God is with us"
Round the world the message bring
He is with us
"Welcome", all the bells on earth are pealing
Chorus
Come and join the celebration
It's a very special day
Come and share our jubilation;
There's a new King born today!