The French carol He is Born celebrates the birth of the Christ Child calmly and innocently. However, matters change when this pretty melody crosses over the Channel to be expressed as a lively jig!
Our arrangement of IL EST NÉ, done Irish style, will fascinate and challenge you. Have fun!
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Refrain: Il est né le divin enfant, Jouez hautbois, résonnez musettes ! Il est né le divin enfant, Chantons tous son avènement ! Depuis plus de quatre mille ans, Ah ! Qu’il est beau, qu’il est charmant ! Une étable est son logement Partez, grands rois de l’Orient ! Il veut nos cœurs, il les attend : O Jésus ! O Roi tout-puissant |
Chorus: He is born, the Heav’nly Child, Oboes play; set bagpipes sounding. He is born, the Heav’nly Child, Let all sing His nativity. ‘Tis four thousand years and more, Ah, how lovely, Ah, how fair, In a stable lodged is He, Jesus Lord, O King with power, |
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