This tune is a Traditional Christmas song arranged by Bruce Cockburn. I loved the "rootsy, front porch musical jam" feeling of this song when I first heard it and knew that if I ever made a Christmas Album I wanted this tune on it.
lyrics
(chorus) Early on one Christmas morn
Jesus Christ the Son was born
Singin' carols Christmas songs
Early on one Christmas
Well... early on one Christmas morn
Jesus Christ the Son was born
Singin' carols Christmas songs
Jesus Christ the Son was born
Three wise men saw the start at night
Star that lit up the heavens so bright
Star that led em' where Christ was born
Early on one Christmas morn
-chorus-
In that city of Bethlehem
Wise men brought Him jewels and gems
Born in a manger humble and low
That is why we love Him so
-chorus-
Mary was His mother called
Who held Him gently in her arms
All hail and praise to Him
Peace on earth good will to men
-chorus
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