A STARRY NIGHT
Words & Music by Lawrence Chewning
It was a starry night
Not even a cloud in sight
And there we were, watching our sheep, almost asleep
Suddenly a light appeared
And our hearts were filled with fear
We fell on our faces, too frightened to look
We trembled and shook
Then an angel said, “Don’t be afraid.
For I bring tidings of joy your way
Unto you a Child is born
This very morn.”
Then we looked and saw a mighty crowd
Praising God and shouting out loud
There were thousands. They lit up the sky.
What a glorious sight.
CHORUS: They were singing, “Glory to God in the highest
Glory to God above
And on earth let there by peace, good will, and love.
Good will and love.”
“In the city of Bethlehem
You must search until you find him
He is the Savior of the earth
This is the night of his birth.”
INSTRUMENTAL INTERLUDE
“He will be wrapped up in swaddling cloth.
He will be lying in a feeding trough.
And when you see Him, then you will know
These things are so.”
CHORUS: They were singing, “Glory to God in the highest.
Glory to God above,
And on earth let there be peace, good will, and love.
Good will and love.”
When we saw him we trembled inside
Some of us laughed and some of us cried
Oh how our hearts were filled with joy
What a beautiful boy.
CHORUS: We were singing,
“Glory to God in the highest.
Glory to God above
And on earth let there be peace, good will, and love.
We were singing, “Glory to God in the highest
Glory to God above
And on earth let there be peace, good will and love.
Good will and love.
Good will and love.
Copyright 2009 by CHEWNING TUNES (ASCAP)
Lawrence Chewning
P. O. Box 6483
Florence, South Carolina 29501
Telephone #: (843) 260-0556
E mail: lchewningjr@sc.rr.com