Christmas For Kids

Christmas For KidsProduced by Jill Kemp - LambsongsThese songs have been designed to help parents and teachers celebrate thetraditional Christmas story with Pre-school and Primary aged children. Keeping as closeto the original as possible, these traditional carols and new songs have been set to wellknown melodies, or given new words; lyrics today’s children can relate to. Songs aresuitable for Christmas productions and Jill Kemp and Wendy Webster’s songs are copyright free. Free online Christmas story booklets and resources .15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.Come On Ring Those Bells - Andrew Culverwell 1962 AMCOSPlay Our Jingle Bells - Jill KempClean The Stable - Jill KempLittle Donkey - Jill KempKnockity Knock - Jill KempAway In A Manger - For Today - Jill KempMary Had A Baby Boy - By permission of mainly music Inc. Adapted by Jill KempMary’s Lullaby - Brahms Lullaby. Words by Jill KempBaa Baa - Jill KempMary’s Song Jesus Loves Me - Annie B. Warner 1858. Words by Jill KempShepherd’s Rhyme - Jill KempI Am A Little Shepherd Boy - Jill KempJoy To The World - For Today - Jill KempAngels We Have Heard On High - For Today - Jill KempAngel Sing - Jill KempTwinkle Star Wisemen - Jill KempSee The Wise Men Follow The Star - Jill KempWhat Can I Give Him - Christine G. Rossetti. 2nd & 3rd verses - Jill KempChristmas Makes Me Happy - Jill KempSix Amazing Christmas Candles - Wendy Webster. By permission.The Five Days Of Christmas - Shalom Kindergarten. By permission.Christmas Bells - (Snoopy’s Christmas) - L. Peretti and H. Weis AMCOSHappy Birthday Jesus - Traditional.Who Was Born On Christmas Night (Christmas Nite) - Gwen Binns. By permission.At Christmas Time Wendy - Webster. By permission.Christmas Rap - Deanna Hunter. By permission.Feliz Navidad Made Easy - Jose Feliciano. AMCOSMoving star instructions.www.lambsongs.co.nzAbout FREE unrestricted use of lambsongs resources.Christmas and Bible story booklets FREE to print from website.A4 PDF versions can be shown on a screen or tablet. COPYRIGHTFREE. Also black and white options. FREE graphics, activities and clipart. NO copyright restrictions, or royalties on Jill Kemp’s material,Richard Gunther’s illustrations, or songs donated to lambsongs.Songs with AMCOS still applies.1

1. Come On Ring Those BellsBy Andrew Culverwell 1962 AMCOSEverybody likes to take a holidayEverybody likes to take a restSpending time together with the familySharing lots of love and happinessChorus: ring bellsCome on ring those bellsLight the Christmas tree,Jesus is the King born for you and me.Come on ring those bells everybody say,“Jesus we remember its your birthday.”2

Celebrations comeBecause of something good,Celebrations we like to recall Mary had a baby born in BethlehemGreatest celebration of them all!Chorus: ring bellsCome on ring those bellsLight the Christmas tree’Jesus is the KingBorn for you and me.Come on ring those bells,Everybody say“Jesus we remember its your birthday.”3

2. Play Our Jingle BellsJill KempMelody traditional.Use with Bells or TambourinesJingle bells jingle bellsJingle all the wayOh what fun it is to ringOur jingle bells todayOh. (repeat)Christmas time is here ring our bells todayEveryone can hearWhat fun bells are to playHear our bells ring loudHold them high this wayOh what fun it is to ringOur jingle bells todayOh Jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the wayOh what fun it is to ringOur jingle bells today4

3. Clean The StableBy Jill KempI don't want to sweep out the stablestamp footOr get the water todayDo I have to get hay for the mangerhands on hipsI just want to go out and playWho cares if I sweep out the stablepalms upWho cares if there's water todayWho cares if there's hay in the mangerI just want to go out and playWho's this fast asleep in the stablepointingWho's donkey is staying todayWho's baby is this in the mangerIts Jesus asleep in the hay - Shhh5

4. Little DonkeyJill KempLittle donkey went one day'ride' donkeyAlong the road and far awayMary was riding on his backthumb pointing back over shoulderClip clop clip along the trackClip clop clip clop Donkey goBethlehem is far I knowhand over eyesMary was riding on his backthumb over shoulderClip clop clip along the trackIn the stable Donkey stayshouse over head'Thank you, Donkey,' Joseph sayspat headBaby's sleeping in the haysleepBaby Jesus born todayrock baby6

5. Knockity KnockBy Jill KempMelody: Mulberry BushKnockity knock knock knock knock knockknockHave you room for us to stayNo no no we're far too fullWe have no room - just go awaywave awayKnockity knock knock knock knock knockknockCan we have a place to sleepYes yes yes please come right inbeckon inOur barn is warm we'll move the sheep7

Knockity knock knock knock knock knockknock‘Have you a baby born today?’Angels sang the happy newsconductOf Jesus in a bed of hayrock babyIf Jesus comes knocking on my heartknock on heartI'll let him in come in right awaybeckon inI keep him living in my lifeI’ll make room for Him to stay8

6. Away In A Manger - For TodayKeeping as close to traditional with words today’s child can understand.Words by Jill Kemp. Sung by Alexander and Rachel Dorney.Away in - a manger - in a bed made of hayrock babyGod's Son ba - by Jesuspoint skyBorn this Christ - mas daysleepingA star in - the night sky - so big and so brightdiamond above headTwinkles - so brightlytwinkle fingers highThis first Christmas nighthands under head sleepingThe cows mooing softly the baby awakesrock babyGod's Son ba - by JesusNo crying - He makes9

I love you - Lord Jesushand on heartLook down from - on highKeep these - little children safe all their liveshug selfBe near me - Lord Jesus - I ask you to staypraying handsClose by me - for ever and love me - I prayBless all the - dear childrenpray blessing over childrenIn your lov - ing careAnd take them - to heavenpoint upTo live with - you therehug self10

7. Mary Had A Baby BoyTune: Mary had a little Lamb - traditionalOriginal idea permission of mainly music IncAdapted by Jill KempMary had a baby boy baby boy, baby boy(repeat)And Jesus is His nameAngels came to tell the news tell the news.(repeat)And Jesus is His nameShepherds came to see the child.(repeat)And Jesus is His nameWise men came to bring their gifts.(repeat)And bow before the KingGod gave the world His only Son.(repeat)And Jesus is His name11

8. Mary's LullabyBrahms’s Lullaby Words by Jill KempIllustration unknownWith ten little fingers and ten little toesYour two little ears and a wee button noseAngels watch over you all the night throughNow sleep little one God's love's around youAs you smile up at me I feel God's loveYou are God's gift to me sent from aboveAngels watch over you all night throughNow sleep little one God's love's around youSo small and so preciousYou're God's child I seeYour heart touches mineAnd God touches meAngels watch over youAll the night through now sleep little oneGod's love's around you12

9. Baa BaaBy Jill KempTune: If Your Happy And You Know ItIllustration unknownI'm a little shepherd boy with my sheepBaa Baa x2I stay with them night and dayWhen they sleep and when they playI'm a little shepherd boy with my sheepBaa BaaI'm a little lamb I love my shepherd boyBaa Baa x2I stay with him night and dayWhen I sleep and when I playI'm a little lamb I love my shepherd boyBaa Baa13

10. Mary's SongMelody: Jesus Loves Me - Annie Bartlett Warner 1859Words by Jill KempIllustration - public domain.Wiggle fingers toes etcLittle fingers little toesTiny little button noseIn your eyes I see love shineSmile and God's heart touches mineYes Jesus loves me x3His heart touches mineWhen you smile and look at meIn your eyes God's love I seeAngels 'round you all the timeSmile and God's heart touches mineYes Jesus loves me x3.14

11. Shepherds' RhymeBy Jill KempShepherds by their fire one nightpoint upSaw a star so BIG and brightdiamond above headLittle lambs have gone to sleephands under head "sleeping"While the shepherds watch their sheepBaa Baa Baa BaaIn the sky the angels singconductingTelling of the new born kingfingers make crown on headIn a manger see Him sleepcradle babyBaby Jesus fast asleep ShhPrecious Jesus we love youhand heartpointThank you that you love us toohug self15

12. I Am A Little Shepherd BoyMelody - While Shepherds WatchedAdapted by Jill KempIllustrations Public domainI am a little Shepherd BoyI look after all my sheepI watch over themAll through the nightSo they can safely sleepI sit and watch the stars at nightAnd remember what I sawOne special night so long agoWhen Jesus Christ was born.The biggest star I ever sawShone in the sky that nightAnd Angels suddenly appearedAll shining and so bright16

Don't get a fright the Angel saidGod sent his only SonHe is God's special gift to youGod's love to everyoneWe found the baby sleepingJust like the angel saidWrapped snuggly in His warm blanketIn a Manger for a bedMy little sheep are wakingIt is another dayBut God's love living in my heartWill never go away17

13. Joy To The World - For TodayTraditional Isaac Watts 1674 - 1748Melody: George Frederick Handel 1685 - 1757Words adapted by Jill KempJoy to the World the Lord is comeLet earth receive her KingLet every heart welcome HimAnd sing this song of joy x2And sing to Him this song of joyLet Him rule the worldWith truth and loveLet earth receive her kingLet every heart turn to HimAnd live in truth and love x2And share the love that Jesus bringsJoy to the world we thank our GodThat He has sent His SonLets sing for joy this Christmas timeAnd thank Him for His love x2Thank Him that JesusCame down to earth18

14. Angels We Have Heard - For TodayTune: TraditionalWords by Jill KempAngels singing in the skySongs about the new born kingHear the angels sing for joyPeace on earth the angels singChorus:Glory peace to every onewave arms over headGlory God has sent to earth His SonYou will find the new born kingIn a manger bed of hayPeace on earth the angels singJoy to the world this happy dayChorus: Glorypeace to every one.Praises to our God on highGod of heaven and of earthAngels sing a song of thanksTo celebrate the Saviour's birth19

15. Angels SingJingle Bells - traditional.Words by Jill KempAngels sing, angels singwave hands over headHappy happy daySing about the new born kingIn a bed of hay OhPeace and joy peace and joypraying handsHappy happy dayGo and find the baby boypointGod sent on Christmas dayJesus is the Kingfingers make crown on headSent from God abovepoint upTo bring us all his peace and joyAnd tell us of God's love Oh20

16. Twinkle Star (Wise Men)Twinkle Star - traditional Adapted by Jill KempTwinkle twinkle Christmas Startwinkle fingers - make diamond with fingers & thumbsThree Wise Men come from afar3 fingersBringing presents for a KingbowGold Frankincense and Myrrh they bringopen palmsTwinkle twinkle Christmas startwinkle fingers - make diamond with fingers & thumbsThree Wise Men come from afar.3 fingersTwinkle twinkle big and brighttwinkle fingers - make diamond with fingers & thumbsBaby Jesus born this nightrock babyAngels singing in the skyconduct musicSee the Wise Men passing byshade eyes with handTwinkle twinkle big and brighttwinkle fingers - make diamond with fingers & thumbsJesus Saviour born this nightrock baby21

17. See The Wise Men Follow The StarMulberry BushWords Jill KempUse with moving starSee the Wise Men follow the starhands over eyesFollow the star follow the starSee the Wise men follow the starTo find the baby KingSee the presents that they bringhold hands out in frontThat they bring that they bringSee the presents that they bringFor the baby KingSee the Wise Men bow down lowbowBow down low bow down lowSee the Wise Men bow down lowBow before the baby King22