This little boy lying in the hay, What can we say to welcome you here? This little boy, what can his name be It's Jesus the baby, this little boy. Hey little boy, do you hear the singing? Hey little boy, can you hear the angel-band? Could it be they're singing for you little boy? Just you little boy, no one else in the land. This little boy, lying in the hay, What can we say to welcome you here? Heaven above, come and meet your maker. Earth below, come and meet your king. Don't you know he's not in a palace bright? To him a palace bright doesn't mean anything. This little boy is lying in the hay, What can we say to welcome you here? Heaven above, you sent us our redeemer. Earth below is now so full of joy. Hopes for today and dreams for the future, Are all in the hands of this little boy. Hope for today and dreams for the future Are all in the hands of this little boy.