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Campana sobre campana
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Campana sobre campana is a traditional villancico describing the bells of Bethlehem ringing, and a shepherd journeying to see baby Jesus.
Thanks to Francisco Ruiz for preparing this teaching video, which includes pronunciation and music. Francisco's singing and playing are provided to assist your music team; please do not play it in worship.
English translation:
Bell after bell (rings); and one above them all:
come to the window to see the babe in his manger.
[chorus] Bethlehem; bells of Bethlehem
that the angels ring: what news do you herald?
Walking at midnight; where do you go, O shepherd?
I bring my heart to the newborn babe, as I do to God.
If the stars are ever-shining, O shepherd, where do you go?
To the stable, should the babe allow me to sleep nearby.
This villancico appears as #44 in Las voces del camino.
Campana sobre campana is a traditional villancico describing the bells of Bethlehem ringing, and a shepherd journeying to see baby Jesus.
Thanks to Francisco Ruiz for preparing this teaching video, which includes pronunciation and music. Francisco's singing and playing are provided to assist your music team; please do not play it in worship.
English translation:
Bell after bell (rings); and one above them all:
come to the window to see the babe in his manger.
[chorus] Bethlehem; bells of Bethlehem
that the angels ring: what news do you herald?
Walking at midnight; where do you go, O shepherd?
I bring my heart to the newborn babe, as I do to God.
If the stars are ever-shining, O shepherd, where do you go?
To the stable, should the babe allow me to sleep nearby.
This villancico appears as #44 in Las voces del camino.
Tune Name
CAMPANAS DE BELÉN
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Irregular
10.9.10.9
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Campana sobre campana,
Y sobre campana una,
Asómate a la ventana,
Verás a un niño en la cuna.
Belén, campanas de Belén,
Que los ángeles tocan:
“¿Qué nueva me traéis?”
Recogido tu rebaño,
¿Adónde vas pastorcito?
“Voy a llevar al portal
Requesón, manteca y vino.”
Belén, campanas de Belén,
Que los ángeles tocan:
“¿Qué nuevas me traéis?”
Campana sobre campana,
Y sobre campana dos,
Asómate a la ventana,
Está naciendo el amor.
Belén, campanas de Belén,
Que los ángeles tocan:
“¿Qué nueva me traéis?”
Caminando a medianoche,
¿Dónde caminas, pastor?
“Le llevo al Niño que nace
Como a dios mi corazón.”
Belén, campanas de Belén,
Que los ángeles tocan:
“¿Qué nuevas me traéis?”
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