Silent Night
Silent Night is a traditional and popular Christmas carol. The original lyrics of the song Stille Nacht were written in German by Josef Mohr and the melody was composed by the Austrian headmaster Franz X. Gruber. The version of the melody that is generally sung today differs slightly (particularly in the final strain) from Gruber's original.
Original German Lyrics
:Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht!
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:Alles schläft, einsam wacht
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:Nur das traute hochheilige Paar.
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:Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar,
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:Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh,
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:Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh
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:Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
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:Hirten erst kundgemacht
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:Durch der Engel Hallelujah,
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:Tönt es laut von fern und nah,
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:Christ, der Retter ist da,
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:Christ, der Retter ist da!
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:Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
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:Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht
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:Lieb aus Deinem göttlichen Mund,
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:Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund,
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:Christ, in Deiner Geburt,
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:Christ, in Deiner Geburt!
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | English Lyrics |
| ► | Original German Lyrics |
| ► | External links |
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