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249. Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Text Information
First Line: While shepherds kept their watching
Title: Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Stanzas by: John W. Work, Jr., 1872-1925
Refrain First Line: Go, tell it on the mountain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1982
Scripture: ;
Topic: Christmas; Christ's Humanity; Hope (2 more...)
Source: American Folk Hymn
Tune Information
Name: GO TELL IT
Harmonizer: John W. Work, III, 1901-1967
Meter: 7.6.7.6. with refrain
Key: G Major
Source: American Folk Melody
Copyright: Text and tune from American Negro Songs and Spirituals. Used by permission of Mrs. John W. Work, III.



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