Adeste Fideles
Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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Adeste fideles,
Laeti triumphantes,
Venite, venite in Bethlehem!
Natum videte,
Regem angelorum
Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus
Dominum.

Cantet nunc Io!
Chorus angelorum;
Cantet nunc aula caelestium
Gloria, gloria,
In excelsis Deo
Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus,




Venite adoremus
Dominum.

Overall Meaning

The Latin lyrics of Frank Sinatra's Christmas classic, Adeste Fideles, speaks about the joyous triumph of the faithful and the call for all to come and adore the newborn King of angels in Bethlehem. The song is an invitation to believers to unite and witness the arrival of the Savior who is born to bring salvation to humankind. The hymn calls upon the celestial and angelic choir to sing and glorify the Lord at His birth, and it echoes the Biblical narrative of the shepherds receiving the glad tidings from the angels in Luke 2:14.

The song affirms the universal appeal of Christmas and the message of Jesus Christ, which transcends language and cultural barriers. The repetition of the phrase "Venite adoremus Dominum" emphasizes the importance of coming to adore the Lord, signifying the true meaning of Christmas. Sinatra's interpretation of the classic is a demonstration of his artistry and flair, as he imbues the hymn with the grandeur and impeccable vocal delivery that has made it a holiday favorite for generations.


Line by Line Meaning

Adeste fideles,
Come, faithful ones,


Laeti triumphantes,
Joyful and triumphant,


Venite, venite in Bethlehem!
Come, come to Bethlehem!


Natum videte,
See the newborn,


Regem angelorum
King of the angels


Venite adoremus,
Come, let us adore Him


Venite adoremus,
Come, let us adore Him


Venite adoremus Dominum.
Come, let us adore the Lord.


Cantet nunc Io!
Sing, now sing Io!


Chorus angelorum;
Choirs of angels;


Cantet nunc aula caelestium
Sing now, celestial halls


Gloria, gloria,
Glory, glory


In excelsis Deo
In the highest to God


Venite adoremus,
Come, let us adore Him


Venite adoremus,
Come, let us adore Him


Venite adoremus Dominum.
Come, let us adore the Lord.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN (DP) READING, WOLFGANG LENK

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Comments from YouTube:

@danbaranowski

No one can sing Christmas songs like Frank Sinatra can. Long live Ol’ Blue Eyes 💙

@elianaworoniecki6288

Lindo demais..... Mas me trouxe nostalgia e lembranças de bons tempos.

@haveaniceday-uw6pf

One of the greatest voices to every live.

@cheri238

Frank is definitely leading the choir of angels 😇 ❤️

@barbaranugnes5800

I am sure you are at the head of every choir of angels. Love forever, Frank 🌹

@vesubioromo9425

His whole Christmas album, backed by those amazing voices, is a timeless classic. There will never be a Christmas when that album is out of style.

@lindapanaro3379

What an Amazing Man with a Special talent and a Blessed Voice 🙌 😇 🙏 🙏❤❤⚘

@Artj13

Frank magnífico como siempre 🎼🎶🎶🎶

@birutegrafinina968

🙏Adore that song from dear Frank!! What pleasure is listen that great, sensual, very beautiful voice!! Thank you for sharing that impressive song!! 🙌

@VICTORPEREZ-vv5kw

¡Wow! Exelente tema, y en la Voz del Gran Sinatra pues está mucho mejor todavía .🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Está canción y otras más nos recuerda lo hermosa y maravillosa que puede ser la navidad, lastima que hoy en día ya no se ve o se dislumbra así, solo está como un recuerdo en nuestras Mentes. 😭❤️🙌🏽

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