When Christ, a little Babe was born in Bethlehem,
Oh, years and years ago!
With voices sweet the angel came to Bethlehem, 
And sang the Infant Jesus' name,
Oh, years and years ago!
With hasty steps the shepherds went to Bethlehem.
And low before their savior bend,
Oh, years and years ago!
Ah, would I had been there to see, in Bethlehem,
The Babe upon this Mother's knee.
Oh, years and years ago!
An would I had been there to hold, in Bethlehem,
My cloak between Him and cold,
Oh, years and years ago.
Between Him and the cold.