Misc Christmas - The Huron Carol

the huron carol traditional canadian carol

this carol was written in 1634 by jean de brebuef ( a jesuit missionary ) for the
huron people of the sainte – marie region of quebec .

Am G Dm Em7 Am Em7 Am
’twas in the moon of winter – time when all the birds had fled ,
Am G Dm Em7 Am G Am
that mighty gitchi manitou sent angel choirs instead;
C Em Am G Am G Am E
before their light the stars grew dim , and wondring hunters heard the hymn :
Am G F E Am Em7 Am Em Am E7 Am
“jesus your king is born , jesus is born , in excelsis gloria . ”

Am G Dm Em7 Am Em7 Am
within a lodge of broken bark the tender babe was found ,
Am G Dm Em7 Am G Am
a ragged robe of rabbit skin enwrapp’d his beauty round;
C Em Am G Am G Am E
but as the hunter braves drew nigh , the angel song rang loud and high . . .
Am G F E Am Em7 Am Em Am E7 Am
“jesus your king is born , jesus is born , in excelsis gloria . ”

Am G Dm Em7 Am Em7 Am
o children of the forest free , o sons of manitou ,
Am G Dm Em7 Am G Am
the holy child of earth and heaven is born today for you .
C Em Am G Am G Am E
come kneel before the radiant boy who brings you beauty , peace and joy .
Am G F E Am Em7 Am Em Am E7 Am
“jesus your king is born , jesus is born , in excelsis gloria . ”

Am G Dm Em7 Am Em7 Am
the earliest moon of winter – time is not so round and fair ,
Am G Dm Em7 Am G Am
as was the ring of glory on the helpless infant there;
C Em Am G Am G Am E
the chiefs from far before him knelt with gifts of fox and beaver pelt .
Am G F E Am Em7 Am Em Am E7 Am
“jesus your king is born , jesus is born , in excelsis gloria . ”