Long ago on a starry night Shepherds saw a shining light Ding dong ding dong ding dong ding (ding, dong, ding dong) A heavenly choir was singing upon A Christmas night Then they followed that burning star Through the night so cold so far Ding dong ding dong ding dong ding (ding, dong, ding dong) A heavenly choir was singing upon That Christmas night In a stable cold and dark Their new King was born that night Oh Jesus Christ And angels on that holy night Sang praises for their King's delight Gold and myrrh, they would bring the King They all came to honour Him And Mary smiled at her little child While Joseph watched 'till the morning light And Mary smiled at her little child While Joseph watched 'till the morning light Then they followed that burning star Through the night, so cold so far Ding dong ding dong ding dong ding (ding, dong, ding dong) A heavenly choir was singing upon That Christmas night In a stable cold and dark Their new King was born that night Oh Jesus Christ And angels on that holy night Sang praises for their King's delight Gold and myrrh, they would bring the King They all came to honour Him And Mary smiled at her little child While Joseph watched 'till the morning light Gold and myrrh, they would bring the King They all came to honour Him And Mary smiled at her little child While Joseph watched 'till the morning light.