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Song DescriptionAn mid-tempo arrangement of the Christmas carol "Go Tell It on the Mountain." The traditional melody is played by instruments on this demo recording.
Story Behind the SongI got tired of listening to guitarists try and play Christmas carols to piano arrangements written for hymnals. This jazzy arrangement is designed for use by soloists, jazz groups and worship bands. The traditional melody is sung to a guitar/keyboard/band chord progression. Musicians are encouraged to improvise their parts, but sheet music is available if needed. Get Ken's sheet music: kenmorrison.musicaneo.com
Lyrics
Lyrics by John W. Work, Jr., 1907 (Lk. 2:8-20)
Refrain:
Go, tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere;
Go, tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.
While shepherds kept their watching
o'er silent flocks by night,
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light
Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born,
And God sent us salvation
That blessed Christmas morn.
Additional Lyrics
The shepherds feared and trembled,
When lo! above the earth,
Rang out the angels chorus
That hailed our Savior's birth.
Song Length
1:44
Genre
Classical - Contemporary
Tempo / Feel
Medium (111 - 130)
Lead Vocal
Instrumental
Mood
Joyful
Subject Matter
Encouragement
Language
English
Era
2000 and later
| Lyric Credits |
John W. Work, Jr. |
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| Music Credits |
Afro-American spiritual, Arr. by Kenneth L. Morrison |
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| Producer Credits |
Kenneth L. Morrison |
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| Publisher Credits |
Kenneth L. Morrison |
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| Performance Credits |
Kenneth L. Morrison |
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| Label Credits |
Kenneth L. Morrison |
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