1. Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible say
Verse 1:
(E41) MARY’S BOY CHILD
Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible say
Mary’s boy child, Jesus Christ was born on Christmas day.

2. Hark, now hear the angels sing, A new king born today,
Refrain:
(E41) MARY’S BOY CHILD
Hark, now hear the angels sing,
A new king born today,
And man will live forever more, Because of Christmas Day.
Trumpets sound and angels sing, Listen to what they say,
That man will live forever more
Because of Christmas day.

3. While shepherds watch their flocks by night,
Verse 2:
(E41) MARY’S BOY CHILD
While shepherds watch their flocks by night,
they see a bright new shining star.
Then hear a choir of angels sing;
The music seem to come from afar.

4. Hark, now hear the angels sing, A new king born today,
Refrain:
(E41) MARY’S BOY CHILD
Hark, now hear the angels sing,
A new king born today,
And man will live forever more, Because of Christmas Day.
Trumpets sound and angels sing, Listen to what they say,
That man will live forever more
Because of Christmas day.

5. Now Joseph and his wife, Mary, Came to Bethlehem that night.
Verse 3:
(E41) MARY’S BOY CHILD
Now Joseph and his wife, Mary, Came to Bethlehem that night.
They find no place to bear the child.
Not a single room was in sight.

6. Hark, now hear the angels sing, A new king born today,
Refrain:
(E41) MARY’S BOY CHILD
Hark, now hear the angels sing,
A new king born today,
And man will live forever more, Because of Christmas Day.
Trumpets sound and angels sing, Listen to what they say,
That man will live forever more
Because of Christmas day.

7. By and by they find a little hut In a stable so forlorn
Verse 4:
(E41) MARY’S BOY CHILD
By and by they find a little hut
In a stable so forlorn
In a manger cold and dark
Mary’s little boy was born.

8. Hark, now hear the angels sing, A new king born today,
Refrain:
(E41) MARY’S BOY CHILD
Hark, now hear the angels sing,
A new king born today,
And man will live forever more, Because of Christmas Day.
Trumpets sound and angels sing, Listen to what they say,
That man will live forever more
Because of Christmas day.