Colours of Christmas – lyrics

Leigh Newton
Colours of Christmas Leigh Newton © 1983 - Recorded on "Christmas in the Scrub" by Leigh Newton (note the changes from the recording) 1. Yellow is the straw that Jesus lies upon, Silver is the star above the town, Brown's the shepherds' feet; They've left the dusty sheep To feed…
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Christmas Lullaby – lyrics

Leigh Newton
Christmas Lullaby Guatemalan traditional - Recorded on "Christmas in the Scrub" by Leigh Newton 1. In a manger lowly Loora loora loora Born a baby holy Loora loora loo 2. Angels voices singing Loora loora loora Over Bethl'em winging Loora loora loo 3. Come let us adore him Loora loora…
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Shepherds’ Vigil – lyrics

Leigh Newton
Shepherds' vigil Eda Stillwell © Leigh Newton - Recorded on "Christmas in the Scrub" 1. In Bethl'em's town on Christmas night, The little children slept While in the fields 'neath starry light The shepherds' vigil kept 2. Mid solemn hush of midnight calm Christ Jesus came to earth. To humble…
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A boy was born – lyrics

Leigh Newton
For didgeridoo Tanya Wittwer © 1983 A boy was born under a slender sapling beside a billabong where green weeds tangle The sky was waiting And then the comet! The still white fire racing with fierce trailing. Yet so slowly arching from the soft grey skyline a force so strong…
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Henry (Lippai) – lyrics

Leigh Newton
Henry (Lippai) German trad - Recorded on "Christmas in the Scrub" by Leigh Newton 1. Henry a wake, don't sleep. What is that you said? I don't know how you can stay asleep! This is my bed! Come with me to the field, See there the wonder revealed. Look! It's…
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