Go Tell It On The Mountain
Pentatonix Lyrics


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While shepherds kept their watching
Over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light

The shepherds feared and trembled
When lo above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus
That hailed our saviour's birth

Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

Go tell it on the mountain
Is born
Go tell it on the mountain
Is born now
Go tell it on the mountain
Is born
Go tell it, go tell it, go tell it on the

The shepherds feared and trembled
When lo above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus
That hailed our saviour's birth

Down in a lowly manger
Our humble Christ was born
And god send us salvation
That blessed Christmas morn

Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

Go tell it on the mountain
Is born
Go tell it on the mountain
Is born now
Go tell it on the mountain
Is born
Jesus Christ is born

Go tell it on the mountain
Is born
Go tell it on the mountain
Is born now
Go tell it on the mountain
Is born

Go tell it on the mountain
Go tell it on the mountain
He is born
Go tell it on the mountain
'Cause Jesus Christ is born

Go tell it on the mountain
Go tell it on the mountain
He is born




Go tell it on the mountain
Go tell it,go tell it, go tell it on the

Overall Meaning

The song "Go Tell It On The Mountain" by Pentatonix celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and the story of the shepherds who, while watching over their flock, encountered a holy light and heard the angel chorus announcing the birth of our savior. The song encourages everyone to spread the message of Christ's birth by telling it on the mountain, over the hills, and everywhere. The repetition of the phrase "go tell it on the mountain" emphasizes the importance of spreading the message far and wide, ensuring that everyone hears the good news.


The song's lyrics portray the shepherds' fear and trembling at the sight of the holy light and the angel chorus, highlighting the awe and wonder of the miraculous event. The birth of Christ in a lowly manger is also emphasized, highlighting the humility and simplicity of the event, while also emphasizing the magnitude of its significance.


Overall, "Go Tell It On The Mountain" is a joyful and uplifting song that celebrates the birth of Christ and encourages everyone to share the good news with the world.


Line by Line Meaning

While shepherds kept their watching
As the shepherds were guarding their flocks at night


Over silent flocks by night
As their sheep lay sleeping in the quiet darkness


Behold throughout the heavens
Suddenly, the sky above them lit up


There shone a holy light
A sacred radiance illuminated the darkness


The shepherds feared and trembled
Feeling overwhelmed and scared


When lo above the earth
When suddenly in the sky above them


Rang out the angel chorus
The heavenly host began to sing


That hailed our saviour's birth
Announcing the joyful news of the birth of our savior


Go, tell it on the mountain
Spread the word to all


Over the hills and everywhere
Far and wide, reach all corners


That Jesus Christ is born
Remember that the baby Jesus has been born


Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the word to all


Is born
The miraculous event has happened


Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the word to all


Is born now
The news is fresh and new


Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the word to all


Go tell it, go tell it, go tell it on the
Keep spreading the news


Down in a lowly manger
In a humble stable


Our humble Christ was born
A modest savior came unto us


And god send us salvation
God gave us an avenue for salvation


That blessed Christmas morn
On this special Christmas morning


Jesus Christ is born
Remember that baby Jesus has been born


Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the word to all


Is born
The miraculous event has happened


Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the word to all


Is born now
The news is fresh and new


Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the word to all


Go tell it,go tell it, go tell it on the
Keep spreading the news


Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the word to all


Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the word to all


He is born
Jesus Christ, the savior has been born


Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the word to all


'Cause Jesus Christ is born
For he alone is our savior




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Integrity Music, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: WILLIAM MICHAEL DAVIS, RICHARD A DENNISON, JENNIFER ENOCH, JIMMY ROGERS MATTINGLY, GARY W SMITH, HOWARD LEE JR SMITH, . TRADITIONAL, WILLIAM STEVEN TURNER, PAUL J. UHRIG, MICHAEL K. WELLS, ROBERT L. WILLIAMS

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Luiz Filipe

While shepherds kept their watching
Over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light

The shepherds feared and trembled
When lo above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus
That hailed our saviour's birth

Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

Go tell it on the mountain
Is born
Go tell it on the mountain
Is born now
Go tell it on the mountain
Is born
Go tell it, go tell it, go tell it on the

The shepherds feared and trembled
When lo above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus
That hailed our saviour's birth

Down in a lowly manger
Our humble Christ was born
And god send us salvation
That blessed Christmas morn

Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

Go tell it on the mountain
Is born
Go tell it on the mountain
Is born now
Go tell it on the mountain
Is born
Jesus Christ is born

Go tell it on the mountain
Is born
Go tell it on the mountain
Is born now
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He is born
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'Cause Jesus Christ is born

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He is born
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Jason Smalls

[Verse 1]
While shepherds kept their watching
Over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light:

The shepherds feared and trembled
When lo! above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus
That hailed our Savior's birth:

Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere;
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere;
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

Go, tell it on the mountain
Is born!
Go, tell it on the mountain
Is born now!
Go, tell it on the mountain
Is born!
Go, tell it
Go, tell it
Go, tell it on the


The shepherds feared and trembled
When lo! above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus
That hailed our Savior's birth:

Down in a lowly manger
Our humble Christ was born
And God send us salvation
That blessed Christmas morn:

Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere;
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

Go, tell it on the mountain
Is born!
Go, tell it on the mountain
Is born now!
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Is born!
Jesus Christ is born!

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Is born now!
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Is born...


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He is born!
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Cause Jesus Christ is born!

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He is born!
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nathnathnathnath

omg kevin's beatboxing is always on point. and when avi sang "go tell it on the mountain", I so got chills

Carlene Stewart

Same

Da_Ruze

who else loves the part where Avi says "go tell it on the mountain" as a solo

Loren Savva

Absolutely fell in love with Avi's voice from the first moment I heard it! 🎤🥰

Bridget Nankinga

Me to

Loren Savva

Love Avi!!

Katie Rodriguez

Me, Me, Me, Meeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!
I absolutely LOVE that part.😍😍😍

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yank vi

I love their gospel funk, its so light and bouncy.

Caleb Fischer

My church did this version of this song for their Christmas production! When I found out I was soooo excited because I ran camera for the event and got to listen to it like 15 times after all the rehearsals and actual shows.

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