"Silent Night" (German: "Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht") is a popular Christmas carol. The original lyrics of the song "Stille Nacht" were written in Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria, by the priest Father Joseph Mohr and the melody was composed by the Austrian headmaster Franz Xaver Gruber. In 1859, John Freeman Young (second Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Florida) published the English translation that is most frequently sung today. The version of the melody that is generally sung today differs slightly (particularly in the final strain) from Gruber's original, which was a sprightly, dance-like tune in 6/8 time, as opposed to the slow, meditative lullaby version generally sung today. Today, the lyrics and melody are in the public domain.
Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven, heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing's halleluja,
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born
Oh Silent night
Silent night
Over, over, over a holy night, holy nightt!
Jesus Christ the savior is born
Silent night
Over, over, over a holy night, a holy nightt!
Jesus Christ the savior is born
Silent night
Over, a holy night, holy nightt!
Jesus Christ the savior is born, hallelujah
Silent night
Over, a holy nightt!
Jesus Christ the savior is born
Ooh, Silent night
Over, a holy nightt!
Jesus Christ the savior is born
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