While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks Lyrics & Chords

By Nahum Tate

(C)While shepherds watched (F)their (C)flocks by night, 

all seated on (Dm)the (G)ground, 

an (C)angel (Dm)of (G)the (C)Lord came down, 

and (F)glory shone (C)around. 

(Dm)and (C)glory (G)shone (C)around. 



"Fear not," said he for mighty dread 

had seized their troubled mind 

"glad tidings of great joy I bring 

to you and all mankind. 

to you and all mankind. 



"To you, in David's town, this day 

is born of David's line 

a Savior, who is Christ the Lord; 

and this shall be the sign: 

and this shall be the sign: 



"The heavenly babe you there shall find 

to human view displayed, 

all simply wrapped in swaddling clothes 

and in a manger laid." 

and in a manger laid.



Thus spoke the angel. Suddenly 

appeared a shining throng 

of angels praising God, who thus 

addressed their joyful song:

addressed their joyful song:



"All glory be to God on high, 

and to the earth be peace; 

to those on whom his favor rests 

goodwill shall never cease."

goodwill shall never cease. 

    

Easy chords for beginners. These lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. The chords and strumming pattern are my interpretation and their accuracy is not guaranteed.