While shepherds watched their flocks by night, G All seated on the ground, C The angel of the Lord came down, F C G C And glory shone around, And glory shone a-round.
Verse 2 C Fear not! he for mighty dread G Had seized their troubled mind C Glad tidings of great joy I bring, F C G C To you and all mankind, To you and all mankind.
Verse 3 C To you, in David's town this day, G Is born of David's line. C A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord; F C G C And this shall be the sign, And this shall be the sign.
Verse 4 C The Heav'nly Babe you there shall find G To human view displayed, C All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, F C G C And in a manger laid, And in a manger laid.