Lambton Park Carols 17th December 2023
Songbook
Sing along to your favourite Christmas carols
Welcome to Lambton Park Carols
Merry Christmas! We’re so glad you’re here! We hope you have a wonderful night enjoying the carols and activities in the park.
The carols will start at 7 PM, followed by a brief intermission around 8 PM before more carols. We’ll finish with fireworks at 9 PM!
Songs
Sing along with the lyrics below! Jump straight to a song using this song list.
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Lambton Park Carols is brought to you by Hunter Bible Church, with generous assistance by our partners. We love these local legends!
Please take care
Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities. Here are a few things to keep in mind during your time in the park.
Children
Since Lambton Park is a public space all parents and guardians need to be responsible for their children at all times even when they are using the stalls and activities available.
Food trucks and stalls
The stalls are all run by independent providers, so please speak directly with them about their services.
Fireworks
The fireworks will be very loud, so please make sure your children are prepared for them after the last song.
Access
Keep the marked pathways clear so people can exit quickly if they need to.
Leaving
Please take care leaving the site after the fireworks. Drive carefully as there will be many children around.
Toilets
There are two blocks of toilets located beside the rotunda and on the eastern end of the park. Parents and carers, please take responsibility for your children using these. See a map for locations.
Assembly Point
A good place to arrange to meet lost kids might be at the Hunter Bible Church Tent near the jumping castles.
Your picnic set-up
Please avoid using tall shade covers and tents as this makes it hard for other people to see.
Pets
Pets are allowed in the public park, however they are required to be leashed and attended at all times.
Enjoy!
We hope you have a great night and a joy-filled Christmas. We’d love to see you again at one of our Hunter Bible Church Christmas services.
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Song 1
Angels We Have Heard On High
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Angels we have heard on high,
Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains.
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heav'nly song?
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Come to Bethlehem and see
Christ whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
See Him in a manger laid,
Whom the choirs of angels praise
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid
While our hearts in love we raise
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Song 2
O Come All Ye Faithful
O come, all ye faithful,
Joyful and triumphant!
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem!
Come and behold him,
Born the King of angels.
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord!
Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory to God, all glory in the highest
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord!
Yea, Lord, we greet thee,
Born this happy morning;
Jesus, to thee be all glory given!
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord!
Song 3
Deck the Halls
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
'Tis the season to be jolly
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Don we now our gay apparel
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
See the blazing Yule before us
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Strike the uke and join the chorus
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Follow me in merry measure
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
While I tell of Yule tide treasure
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Fast away the old year passes
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Sing we joyous, all together
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Heedless of the wind and weather
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Song 4
The First Noel
The first Noel, the angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the East beyond them far
And to the Earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
That hath made heaven and earth of nought,
And with his blood our life hath bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Song 5
Hark the Herald
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King:
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!"
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With angelic hosts proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King"
Christ, by highest heaven adored,
Christ, the everlasting Lord,
Late in time behold him come,
Offspring of the Virgin's womb:
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
Hail the incarnate Deity,
Pleased as man with man to dwell,
Jesus, our Immanuel.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King"
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
Risen with healing in his wings.
Mild he lays his glory by,
Born that man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give us second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King"
Song 6
Little Drummer Boy
Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum
When we come
Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum
On my drum?
Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum
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Song 7
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet
That's the jingle bell rock
Song 8
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some caroling
You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear
Voices singing, let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone dancin' merrily
In the new old-fashioned way
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Song 9
On That Very First Christmas
Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem
Bethlehem
Bethlehem
Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem
On that very first Christmas
The baby Jesus born that night
Born that night
Born that night
Baby Jesus born that night
On that very first Christmas
The wise men come to worship him
Worship him
Worship him
The wise men come to worship him
On that very first Christmas
The shepherds told that the King is born
The King is born
The King is born
The shepherds told that the King is born
On that very first Christmas
The angels singing "Glory to God"
"Glory to God"
"Glory to God"
The angels singing "Glory to God"
On that very first Christmas
Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem
Baby Jesus born that night
The wise men come to worship him
The shepherds told that the King is born
The angels singing "Glory to God"
On that very first Christmas
Song 10
The Twelve Days of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree
On the second day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree
On the third day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Three french hens
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree
On the fourth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Four calling birds
Three french hens
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree
On the fifth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me.
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree
On the sixth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Six geese a-laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree
On the seventh day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Seven swans a-swimming
Six geese a-laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree
On the eighth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking
Seven swans a-swimming
Six geese a-laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree
On the ninth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a-milking
Seven swans a-swimming
Six geese a-laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree
On the tenth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a-milking
Seven swans a-swimming
Six geese a-laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree
On the eleventh day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping
Ten lords a-leaping
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a-milking
Seven swans a-swimming
Six geese a-laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree
On the twelfth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming
Eleven pipers piping
Ten lords a-leaping
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a-milking
Seven swans a-swimming
Six geese a-laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens
Two turtle doves and
A partridge in a pear tree
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Song 11
Jingle Bells
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way;
Oh! what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way;
Oh! what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
Over the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bobtails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight!
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way;
Oh! what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way;
Oh! what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
Dashing through the bush,
In a rusty Holden ute,
Kicking up the dust,
Esky in the boot.
Kelpie by my side,
Singing Christmas songs,
It’s summertime and I am in
my singlet, shorts and thongs.
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way.
Christmas in Australia
On a scorching summer’s day, hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Christmas time is beaut.
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a rusty Holden ute.
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way;
Oh! what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle Jingle Jingle all the way;
Oh! what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh!
Song 12
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year!
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin.
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year!
Song 13
Born Is The King
Do-do-do-do-do-doo-doo
Do-do-do-do-do-doo-doo
Do-do-do-do-do-doo-doo
Do-do-do-do-do-doo-doo
Born unto us this day a Saviour
Gifted from heaven to a manger
The hope of the world
A light for all mankind
All of the earth rejoice
It's Christmas time
So lift up your voice and sing out His praise
It's Christmas
Born is the King, rejoice in the day
It's Christmas
Make a joyful sound
It's Christmas
Let His praise resound
It's Christmas
Good will to all the earth
And peace divine
All of the earth rejoice
It's Christmas time
It's Christmas time
So lift up your voice and sing out His praise
It's Christmas
Born is the King, rejoice in the day
It's Christmas
Make a joyful sound
It's Christmas
Let His praise resound
It's Christmas
Do-do-do-do-do-doo-doo
Do-do-do-do-do-doo-doo
Do-do-do-do-do-doo-doo
Do-do-do-do-do-doo-doo
So lift up your voice and sing out His praise
It's Christmas
Born is the King, rejoice in the day
It's Christmas
Make a joyful sound
It's Christmas
Let His praise resound
It's Christmas
Do-do-do-do-do-doo-doo
Do-do-do-do-do-doo-doo
Do-do-do-do-do-doo-doo
Do-do-do-do-do-doo-doo
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Song 14
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years, we all will be together
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years, we all will be together
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Song 15
Away In A Manger
Away in a manger
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky
Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay
Away in a manger
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky
Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing
The Baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus
No crying He makes
I love thee, Lord Jesus
Look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle
til morning is nigh
Be near me, Lord Jesus
I ask thee to stay
Close by me forever
And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In thy tender care
And take us to heaven
To live with thee there
Away in a manger
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky
Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay
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Song 16
Silent Night
Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child.
Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing, Alleluia!
Christ, the Savior, is born!
Christ, the Savior, is born!
Silent night, holy night!
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Song 17
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
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Song 18
O Come O Come Emmanuel
O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
O come, Thou, Dayspring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death’s dark shadow put to flight
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heavenly home
Make safe the way that leads on high
And close the path to misery
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
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Song 19
O Holy Night
O Holy night! The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Til He appears and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees; O hear the Angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His Gospel is Peace
Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother
And in His name, all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
Let all within us Praise His Holy name
Christ is the Lord; O praise His name forever!
His power and glory evermore proclaim
His power and glory evermore proclaim
Fall on your knees; O hear the Angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
O night, O Holy night, O night divine!
Song 20
Joy to the World
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let ev’ry heart prepare him room
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven and nature sing.
Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns!
Let men their songs employ,
While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of his righteousness
And wonders of his love,
And wonders of his love,
And wonders, wonders of his love.
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let ev’ry heart prepare him room
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven and nature sing.
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Who’s playing tonight?
Each of our Lambton Park Carols bands are made up of volunteers who have put in a huge effort preparing and rehearsing for you tonight.
Our first band is Dan Kirk, Alice Palmer, Liv Sandel (vocals); Nick Waddingham (drums); Andrew Orenstein (bass); Tim Hayes (electric guitar); and Josiebel Cardona (piano).
Our second band is Nick Shepherd (vocals); Pete Munday (acoustic guitar); James Taylor (drums); Jesse Bulley (electric guitar); Rose Smith (bass), Jack Maddison (trumpet), Aidan Hukkinen (keytar, synth).
Our final band is Hánnah Sommerlad, Nic Davidson, Lachie Brown (vocals); Nathan Brumby (drums); Bill Davidson, Reuben Horsfield (electric guitar); and Chris Stoddard (acoustic guitar).
Thanks for joining us! Have a happy Christmas and New Year from us all at Hunter Bible Church.
Hunter Bible Church meets on Sundays
10 AM & 4.30 PM — Lambton High School
4 PM — 51 Dickinson St, Charlestown
7 PM — CT202 Theatre Newcastle University (Lambton High School during the summer break)
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