The Shepherd's Carol

This song is written in D minor - a little different than most Christmas carols.  The children love this song because it is different and when they know it well, they enjoy singing it as a round.

First line

• Show a picture of Mary and sing the first phrase.  Have the children sing it with you a few times.
• Show a picture of Joseph and sing the second phrase.  Again, have the children sing it with you a few times.
• Sing both phrases together.

Second line

• Show a picture of Jesus and sing the first 4 notes.  Tell the children that the notes begin high and come down.  Sing it a few times with the children.
• Show a picture of a crown and sing the second half of the first phrase.  Sing it a few times with the children.
• Sing the first phrase together.
• Point to the baby Jesus and sing the last part of the second line.  Sing it a few times with the children.
• Sing the whole song together pointing to the pictures as you sing.

Second verse

• Point to all the children and sing the first phrase.  Sing it a few times with the children.
• Bring a present wrapped with the word "love" printed on it.  Sing the second half of the line.  Sing it a few times with the children.
• Tell the children that the last line is the same as the first verse.  Sing it a few times with the children while you point to the corresponding pictures.

Sing the whole song.