Engelske julesanger
De engelske carols har fått godt fotfeste i Norge, både i skolekor og i julefilmene vi ser hvert eneste år. Her står tekstene i den engelske originalformen.
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- Angels from the Realms of GloryAngels from the realms of glory, / Wing your flight o'er all the earth;
- Angels we have heard on highAngels we have heard on high / Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
- Away in a MangerAway in a manger, no crib for a bed, / The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.
- Bring a torch, Jeanette, IsabellaBring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella, / Bring a torch, to the cradle run!
- Coventry Carol
- Deck the HallsDeck the hall with boughs of holly, / Fa la la la la la la la la.
- Ding Dong Merrily on HighDing dong! Merrily on high / In heav’n the bells are ringing
- From heaven above to earth I comeFrom heaven above to earth I come, tekst
- God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenGod rest ye merry, gentlemen, / Let nothing you dismay,
- Hark! The Herald Angels SingHark! The herald angels sing, / "Glory to the newborn King;
- I Saw Three ShipsI saw three ships come sailing in, / On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day;
- In the Bleak MidwinterIn the bleak mid-winter / Frosty wind made moan,
- Jingle BellsDashing through the snow / In a one-horse open sleigh
- Joy to the WorldJoy to the world, the Lord is come! / Let earth receive her King;
- Lo, How a Rose E’er BloomingLo, how a Rose e’er blooming / From tender stem hath sprung!
- O Come, All Ye FaithfulO come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, / O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
- O Come, O Come, EmmanuelO come, O come, Emmanuel, / And ransom captive Israel;
- O Holy NightO holy night, the stars are brightly shining, / It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birt
- O Little Town of BethlehemO little town of Bethlehem / How still we see thee lie:
- Once in Royal David’s CityOnce in royal David's city / Stood a lowly cattle shed,
- Silent NightSilent night, Holy night / All is calm, all is bright
- Sussex CarolOn Christmas night all Christians sing / To hear what news those angels bring;
- The First NoelThe first Noel the angel did say / Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
- The Holly and the IvyThe holly and the ivy, / When they are both full grown,
- We Three KingsWe three kings of Orient are; / Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
- We Wish You a Merry ChristmasWe wish you a Merry Christmas / We wish you a Merry Christmas
- What Child Is ThisWhat Child is this who, laid to rest / On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
- While Shepherds Watched Their FlocksWhile shepherds watch'd their flocks by night, / All seated on the ground,