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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson
Songwriter
My Morning Jacket
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Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Come down to the manger, see the little stranger
Wrapped in swaddling clothes, the prince of peace
The wheels start turning, torches start burning
And the old wise men journey from the east
[Verse 2]
How a little baby boy bring the people so much joy
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
This must be Christmas, must be tonight
[Verse 3]
A shepherd on a hillside went over my flock, I abide
On a cold winter's night, a band of angels sing
In a dream I heard a voice
Say, "Fear not, come rejoice
It's the end of the beginning, praise the newborn king"
[Verse 4]
How a little baby boy bring the people so much joy
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
This must be Christmas, must be tonight
[Verse 5]
I saw it with my own eyes, written up in the sky
But why a simple herdsman such as I?
And then it came to pass, he was born at last
Right below the star that shines on high
[Verse 6]
How a little baby boy bring the people so much joy
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
This must be Christmas, must be tonight
Must be tonight
Be tonight
[Verse 7]
Tell it on the mountain
Down by the water
Sing with me, children
Over by the river
Sing with me, children
Tell it on the mountain
Written by: Robbie Robertson

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