HarryBelafonte Mary's Boy Child Lyricist：Jester Hairston Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible say Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ was born on Christmas day Hark, now hear the Angels singing a newborn King today And man will live forevermore because of Christmas day Trumpets sound and Angels singing listen what they say Lyricsand video for the song Turn the World Around by Harry Belafonte - Songfacts. Toggle navigation. Home; Turtle Island (north-america) I fondly remember listening to Harry Belafonte as a child in the 1950s & 60s. Twelve years ago in 2009, I had a vivid dream interacting with Harry. I found out after I woke up that; he was coming to Itwas originally performed by Schumann's Hollywood Choir and first released as a single by singer/actor/icon Harry Belafonte in 1956. "Long time ago in Bethlehem / So the Holy Bible say / Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ / Was born on Christmas day." No Santa, snow or shopping - back to basics for a Christmas song about the very first Helearned it real hard. You just don't mess with the son of God. Well a long time ago in a land called Bethlehem. I said a long time ago in a land called Bethlehem. Well the demons they cried. They moaned and wailed. The kingdom got set back on it's tail. Well a long time ago in a land called Bethlehem. Agentle breeze, a warm caress if you please. Work, laughter and play, yes, we'll always be this way. Haiti Cherie, now I've returned to your soil so dear. Let me hear again, the things that give music to my ear. The lone shepherd's horn that welcomes the rising morn. When roads overflow as crowds to iron market go. 2led.

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