1. A band of angels

2. A band of angels (with echo) Singing and dancing Having a party
In the sky.
A band of angels
Having a great time:
I wonder why?

3. An angel came down and gave them all a fright. The sheep went ‘baa’
A band of angels
A load of lads,
A cold, cold night,
An angel came down and gave them all a fright.
The sheep went ‘baa’
The shepherds went white,
And then they saw an amazing sight!

4. A band of angels (with echo) Singing and dancing Having a party
In the sky.
A band of angels
Having a great time:
I wonder why?

5. The Saviour is born, this is what to do. In David’s town,
A band of angels
(The angel said)
‘Now don’t be afraid,
Have I news for you!
The Saviour is born, this is what to do.
In David’s town,
You’ll find Him there,
Lying in a manger without a care.’

6. A band of angels (with echo) Singing and dancing Having a party
In the sky.
A band of angels
Having a great time:
I wonder why?

7. And found baby Jesus lying in the hay. They worshipped Him
A band of angels
The shepherds left
Without delay,
And found baby Jesus lying in the hay.
They worshipped Him
And were full of joy
‘Cause they had been invited to see the special boy

8. A band of angels (with echo) Singing and dancing Having a party
In the sky.
A band of angels
Having a great time:
I wonder why?

9. A bunch of shepherds, (with echo) Had had a bad fright,
A band of angels
A bunch of shepherds, (with echo)
Had had a bad fright,
But what a great night it had become.
A bunch of shepherds,
But what a great night: ‘The King had come!’

10. A band of angels (with echo) Singing and dancing Having a party
In the sky.
A band of angels
Having a great time,
We all know why.
© John Hardwick

11. A band of angels
The Shepherd’s Fields, Bethlehem