Also known as The Carol of the Birds, it literally translates to the holiday melodies of the birds. It is also a traditional song originating in the 18th century. The well known Irish singers of the 60’s, The Clancy Brothers recorded a popular version on an album called The Clancy Brothers Christmas.
MELODY and Harmonies
MELODY and Hi Harmony
MELODY and Lo Harmony
Choir singing (13th November 2017)
Choir singing (Monday 20th November 2017)
WORDS
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Full many a bird did wake and fly
Curoo, curoo, curoo
Full many a bird did wake and fly
To the manger bed with a wandering cry
On Christmas day in the morning
Curoo, curoo, curoo
Curoo, curoo, curoo
The lark, the dove, the red bird came
Curoo, curoo, curoo
The lark, the dove, the red bird came
And they did sing in sweet Jesus’ name
On Christmas day in the morning
Curoo, curoo, curoo
Curoo, curoo, curoo
The owl was there with eyes so wide
Curoo, curoo, curoo
The owl was there with eyes so wide
And he did sit at sweet Mary’s side
On Christmas day in the morning
Curoo, curoo, curoo
Curoo, curoo, curoo
The shepherds knelt upon the hay
Curoo, curoo, curoo
The shepherds knelt upon the hay
And angels sang the night away
On Christmas day in the morning
Curoo, curoo, curoo
Curoo, curoo, curoo
Arranged by Brona McVittie