Mary
Harry Connick Jr. Lyrics


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Long time ago in Bethlehem
So the Holy Nible say
Mary's boy child Jesus Christ
Was born on Christmas day

Hark now hear the angels sing
A new king born today
And man will live forevermore
Because of Christmas day

Trumpets sound and angels sing
Listen what they say
That man will live forevermore
Because of Christmas day

While shepherds watch their flock by night
They see a bright new shining star
Then hear a choir sing
The music seemed to come from afar

Now Joseph and his wife Mary
Come to Bethlehem that night
Then find no place to born the child
Not a single room was in sight

Hark now hear the angels sing
A new king born today
And man will live forevermore
Because of Christmas day

Trumpets sound and angels sing
Listen what they say
That man will live forevermore
Because of Christmas day

By and by they find a little nook
In a stable all forlorn




And in a manger cold and dark
Mary's little boy was born

Overall Meaning

The song Mary by Harry Connick Jr. is a classic Christmas song that retells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem. The song begins by describing the events that happened a long time ago in Bethlehem, as the Holy Bible says. Mary gave birth to Jesus Christ on Christmas day, and the angels sing to announce the birth of the new king. The song emphasizes that because of Christmas day, man will live forevermore.


As the verse continues, the shepherds watch their flock by night when they see a bright new shining star. They then hear a choir sing, and the music seemed to come from afar. Joseph and Mary come to Bethlehem that night, but they find no place to give birth to the child. There was not a single room in sight, and they had to settle for a stable.


The chorus repeats the message of the song, emphasizing that man will live forevermore because of Christmas day. Mary's little boy was born amid difficult circumstances, but the song reminds us that the birth of Jesus Christ is still a time for celebration.


Overall, Mary is a song that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and reminds us of the importance of Christmas day. The song retells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ in a powerful and emotive way that is sure to resonate with listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Long time ago in Bethlehem
This happened in Bethlehem a long time ago


So the Holy Nible say
According to the Holy Bible


Mary's boy child Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the son of Mary


Was born on Christmas day
He was born on December 25th


Hark now hear the angels sing
Listen carefully to the angels singing


A new king born today
A new king has been born today


And man will live forevermore
This event will change mankind forever


Because of Christmas day
This is because of the birth of Jesus on Christmas day


Trumpets sound and angels sing
The angels are singing and the trumpets are playing


Listen what they say
Pay attention to what they are saying


That man will live forevermore
This event will change mankind forever


Because of Christmas day
This is because of the birth of Jesus on Christmas day


While shepherds watch their flock by night
The shepherds were watching their sheep at night


They see a bright new shining star
They saw a bright new shining star in the sky


Then hear a choir sing
Then they heard a choir singing


The music seemed to come from afar
The music sounded like it was coming from a distance


Now Joseph and his wife Mary
Joseph and Mary, who were married, now


Come to Bethlehem that night
Came to Bethlehem that night


Then find no place to born the child
They couldn't find a place to give birth to the baby


Not a single room was in sight
Every room was occupied, there were no vacant rooms left


By and by they find a little nook
After a while, they found a little corner


In a stable all forlorn
It was actually a stable, which was not a cozy place to be


And in a manger cold and dark
And in a manger which was cold and dark


Mary's little boy was born
Mary gave birth to her little boy there




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Written by: Jester Hairston

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