Do You Hear What I Hear? Carpenters

"Do You Hear What I Hear?" by the Carpenters is a Christmas classic from 1978. The song conveys themes of hope, peace, and the spirit of giving, as it tells a story of a shepherd sharing a message of joy. Its lush orchestration and harmonies create a warm, uplifting atmosphere. The song has become a holiday staple, showcasing the Carpenters' signature soft pop sound. #Pop

Said the night wind to the little lamb
Do you see what I see?
Way up in the sky, little lamb
Do you see what I see?
A star, a star, dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite

Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
A song, a song high above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea

Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
Do you hear what I hear?
In your palace warm, mighty king
Do you hear what I hear?
A child, a child shivers in the cold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let us bring him silver and gold

Said the king to the people everywhere
Listen to what I say
Pray for peace, people, everywhere
Listen to what I say
The child, the child sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light

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