The Hamster of Galilee - Foggitt, Peter

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◈ Genre / Form Carols

♯ Key F# minor

⁄ Time Signature 3/4

♬ Voicing → SATB

◆ Difficulty

Elementary

↕ Range A2 – E5

¶ Language → English

Measures 71

Texture Homophonic

Parts 4

Instruments A cappella

Pages 4

CPDL # 78496

Editor Peter Foggitt

Posted 2023-12-27

License Personal

♫Pitch Ranges

MusicXML Part

A2 – D4

FIRST & SECOND

A-3 – C-5

to page 4 top line

E-3 – G-4

¶Lyrics / Text

1. Stable of Bethlehem, shadows and candlelight, Shepherds and Magi adoring the Child; Footsteps are heard from far, then through the door ajar Comes a meek servant girl, holy and mild. She bears in her hands a gift for the Infant which she has found by the side of the street: Living and breathing, and perfect for snuggling, Its tiny ears and its four little feet. Sing we of the Hamster, the Hamster of Galilee, Lowly and fluffy, the Saviour's delight; He was a chonky boi, his Master's pride and joy: Sing we of the Hamster on this Christmas night. Soon must they fly away: Herod will Jesus slay; Off into Egypt go Fam'ly and Pet. Joseph hears in his bed, Herod is fin'lly dead: Hamster and Fam'ly return to their shed. What a companion for Jesus the Toddler: Not a chinchila, a mouse or a rat. First among rodents, the plumpest of hamsters Must be protected from ravenous cats. Lifespan of hamsterkind flick'ring as candlelight: Soon comes the time for its sojourn to end. But for Child, Spouse, and Maid, mem'ries will never fade; Ooh ooh Ooh ooh ...adoring the Child; this Christmas night.

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