Nat King Cole

Hark The Herald Angels Sing — Nat King Cole

Individual performer: Nat King Cole

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Artist background

Nat King Cole began as a jazz pianist and became a much-loved interpreter of songs, with “Unforgettable” among his signature recordings. His voice is closely associated with “The Christmas Song”, better known to many by its opening mention of chestnuts. It’s an unhurried seasonal welcome, delivered with warmth rather than a need to shout.

Show Lyrics — Hark The Herald Angels Sing
hark! the herald angels sing
"glory to the newborn king!"
peace on earth, and mercy mild
god and sinners reconciled
joyful all ye nations rise
join the triumph of the skies
with th'angelic host proclaim
"christ is born in bethlehem."
hark! the herald angels sing
"glory to the newborn king!"

christ, by highest heav'n adored
christ the everlasting lord
late in time behold him come
offspring of the favored one
veiled in flesh, the godhead see
hail th'incarnate deity
pleased, as man with men to dwell
jesus, our immanuel!
hark! the herald angels sing
"glory to the newborn king!"

oh, oh, oh
ah

hail! the heav'n born prince of peace!
hail! the son of righteousness!
light and life to all he brings
ris'n with healing in his wings

born that man no more may die
born to raise the sons of earth
born to give them second birth
hark! the herald angels sing
"glory to the newborn king!"
yeah
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