1. We were out on the hillside watching over our sheep When a light in the heavens made us wake from our sleep There were hundreds of angels singing on high Such a wonderful sight filled the whole of the eastern sky

2. There were angels singing ‘Glory be to God above In the heavens, in the heavens, Peace on the earth and thank God, for His gift of wonderful, wonderful love

3. Then the angel said ‘Listen, you must not be afraid Go and find little Jesus, in a manger He’s laid It’s a time to be happy, this is the birth Of a wonderful saviour who’s come for the whole of earth

4. There were angels singing ‘Glory be to God above In the heavens, in the heavens, Peace on the earth and thank God for His gift Of wonderful, wonderful love

5. Now we’ve come to the stable just to see the new king Little baby on earth who made the heavenlies ring Now we’ll wake all the neighbours, it won’t be too late For a wonderful party to help us to celebrate

6. There were angels singing ‘Glory be to God above In the heavens, in the heavens, Peace on the earth and thank God for His gift Of wonderful, wonderful love

7. There were angels singing ‘Glory be to God above In the heavens, in the heavens, Peace on the earth and thank God for His gift Of wonderful, wonderful wonderful love