Once in Royal David's City

I wanted to write a song for Christmas and I knew I wanted to write it in 6/8 timing. I loved  Sally DeFord’s arrangement of "While Shepherd’s Watched their Flocks by Night" and a Children’s song called "Our Christmas Story Tree ," both in 6/8 time. I knew I had to write one too. When I was looking at the songs in the hymn book I saw this song and tried it out with 6/8 timing and it sounded really good. I didn’t know this song very well before I wrote this arrangement. I came to love this song more than ever and am so happy I decided to do it. The lyrics in the last verse are especially powerful to me.

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You may also notice I added a verse. Verse 2 in this arrangement are my own words. I think it fits in pretty well. Hopefully you enjoy this song!

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After writing the Solo in 2012, I had multiple requests for a choir arrangement. I love the support from all those who gave me the nudge...it only took me until 2021 to do it. Thank you!

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Once in Royal David’s City (pdf)

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