Calypso Carol (Shepherds Come Quick) Original Composer: Kirby Shaw Transcribed by: Austin Anderson Email: [email protected] Kirby Shaw is mostly a Choral composer. His official website is http://www.kirbyshaw.com/ This was chorded by ear from various A Capella performances found on youtube. Chorus: F C G7 C Shepherds come quick! Leave your sheep. F C G7 C Run to the manger while the world's asleep. F C G7 C Better listen to the angel and be on your way F C G7 C 'cause the Bethlehem Baby he be born today. Verse 1: C F C G7 Shepherds in the field, they watching o'er their flocks by night. C F C G7 C All was calm and all was clear and the stars were burning bright. C F C G7 The angel of the Lord came down and the night was like the day. C F C G7 C They saw the glory of the Lord and it took their breath away. Verse 2: C F C G7 The angel said, "Now have no fear, come here listen to me. C F C G7 C The news I bring to you tonight will bless humanity. C F C G7 In Bethlehem is born this day a little Baby Boy. C F C G7 C Jesus Christ, the Son of God, he’s gonna fill your heart with joy" Verse 3: C F C G7 The shepherds said, "W've seen the light, come on, let's not delay. C F C G7 C In Bethlehem we'll find the Christ Child lying in the hay. C F C G7 Now when they found the Baby Boy, with joy they spread the news. C F C G7 C So let the joy they found that day be inside of you!
