Standard Version - Angels' Carol (John Rutter) (Key: -4 Dbmaj)

Title: Angels' Carol (John Rutter)
Format: MP3 Backing Track - Instrumental - Karaoke
Created in the style of: Standard Version
Genre: Classical & Classical Crossover; Group & Choir; Kids & Teens; Christmas; Inspirational, Christian & Gospel
Language: English
Era: 1980s
Key: -4 Dbmaj
Backing vocals: No
More info: 'Angels' Carol' is a choral work, composed by John Rutter in 1980 on his own lyrics. Angels' Carol has come to be associated with Christmas festivities. The work is popular with children's choirs and community choirs.
Lyrics: Yes
 
Have you heard the sound
Of the angel voices
Ringing out so sweetly
Ringing out so clear
Have you seen the star
Shining out so brightly
As a sign from God
That Christ the Lord is here
 
Have you heard the news
That they bring from heaven
To the humble shepherds
Who have waited long
 
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Hear the angels sing their joyful song
 
He is come in peace
In the winter's stillness
Like a gentle snowfall
In the gentle night
He is come in joy
Like the sun at morning
Filling all the world
With radiance and with light
 
He is come in love
As the Child of Mary
In a simple stable
We have seen His birth
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Hear the angels singing:
'Peace on earth'
 
He will bring new light
To a world in darkness
Like a bright star shining
In the skies above
He will bring new hope
To the waiting nations
When He comes to reign
In purity and love
 
Let the earth rejoice
At the Saviour's coming
Let the heavens answer
With the joyful morn:
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Hear the angels singin' Christ is born
Hear the angels singin' Christ is born
 
Composer: JOHN RUTTER