Go Tell It On The Mountain
Sarah McLachlan Lyrics


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

Down the lonely manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent salvation
That blessed Christmas morn

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

While shepherds kept their watch
O'er silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shown a holy light

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

Down the lonely manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent salvation
That blessed Christmas morn

Hallelujah
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain




Jesus Christ is born
Jesus Christ is born

Overall Meaning

The song "Go Tell It On The Mountain" is a traditional African-American spiritual which was first published in a hymnal in 1907. Sarah McLachlan's rendition of the song brings a modern twist to the classic Christmas carol. The lyrics are a call to action to spread the news of Jesus' birth. McLachlan's version begins with a cry of joy, "Hallelujah", to indicate the good news of the savior's birth. The first verse invites listeners to share the news across hills and valleys, encouraging everyone to tell others they meet about the birth of Jesus.


The second verse takes us back to the humble beginnings of the savior in a manger. The arrival of the savior is heralded as "God sent salvation" on a "blessed Christmas morn." The third verse recalls the story of the shepherds watching over their flocks at night when an angel appeared to them in the sky, announcing the news of the savior's arrival. It concludes with a call to action, repeating the chorus to "Go tell it on the mountain."


The song is a hymn celebrating the Christmas story, a time of giving, joy, and love. While the lyrics may seem simple, they evoke powerful feelings of hope, excitement, and joy. McLachlan's version captures the classic beauty of the original tune while adding her unique style to the piece. The song is a beautiful reminder of the importance of spreading good news and coming together to celebrate the love and kindness that Jesus brought into the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Hallelujah
Expressing praise or joy for the subject of the song


Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the good news of the birth of Jesus


Over the hills and everywhere
To everyone and everywhere


Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the good news of the birth of Jesus


Jesus Christ is born
The message to be spread is about the birth of Jesus Christ


Down the lonely manger
The birthplace of Jesus, a humble and simple location


The humble Christ was born
Jesus, despite being the son of God, was born in a humble and modest manner


And God sent salvation
Jesus is seen as a means of salvation for humanity, as sent by God


That blessed Christmas morn
Refers to the morning of Jesus' birth, seen as a moment of divine blessing


While shepherds kept their watch
Refers to the story of shepherds being the first to receive news of Jesus' birth from angels


O'er silent flocks by night
The shepherds were watching over their flocks of sheep during the night


Behold throughout the heavens
A vision of angels appearing in the sky, signaling the birth of Jesus


There shown a holy light
A bright and divine light that symbolizes the presence of God


Jesus Christ is born
The message to be spread is about the birth of Jesus Christ


Hallelujah
Expressing praise or joy for the subject of the song


Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the good news of the birth of Jesus


Over the hills and everywhere
To everyone and everywhere


Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the good news of the birth of Jesus


Jesus Christ is born
The message to be spread is about the birth of Jesus Christ




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sarah Mclachlan, Traditional, Pierre Marchand

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April Nolan

beautiful soul...beautiful child of God

Douglas Boyd

Beautiful job! Fantastic.....

blameitonablackstar

I love all these uploads with the fireplace, it makes it feel cozy even in Hawaii. Thanks for your beautiful songs!!!

Mixed Up Melodies

Wow! What a awesome video! Going to get back to pursuing my own dreams from all the inspiration. 🎯🥁💞😮

Sally M

Love this version. Sounds like Emmylou Harris singing @ 42 seconds.

peze80

@Doug Lubbers-Moore Thanks again for checking that out! Merry Christmas!

Doug Lubbers-Moore

@peze80 Just looked up the other two leads. Devon Portielje is part of a Canadian indie band called Half Moon Run and Martha Wainwright is a Canadian-American singer and the sister to singer Rufus Wainwright.

peze80

@Doug Lubbers-Moore Thanks a lot. I don't know any of those names...so is Emmylou the only other "star/celebrity" on the track? And the others are "just" backup/studio singers?

Doug Lubbers-Moore

@peze80 Other lead vocals include Devon Portielje and Martha Wainwright. Also, Conner Molander, Dylan Phillips, and Issac Symonds are credited as vocalists.

peze80

@Doug Lubbers-Moore OK, that's great! Thanks for your super quick reply!! But who else is on here? There's a male voice too, at least, might be more...

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