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Away upon the mountain top (Da droben am Berge)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Away upon the mountain top (Da droben am Berge) — Lyrics
1.
Away upon the mountain top,
The breezes blow mild,
Where, Mary, sweet mother dear,
Is rocking her child.
She cradles Him so tenderly,
In arms snowy white,
Enfolds Him in her loving care
And sings through the night:
Diri diri, halelujah,
Halelujah, halelujah!
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About Away upon the mountain top (Da droben am Berge)
This traditional carol paints a tender Christmas scene: Mary cradles her child upon a mountain top, her lullaby sung through the night. The text then expands to encompass the wider significance of the event, with angels announcing to the earth the advent of the Prince of Peace. The SATB voicing offers rich harmonic possibilities, ideal for a moving Christmas service or concert. The simple, devotional text, sung in English, is beautifully complemented by a gently flowing melody that evokes the peace and wonder of the Nativity.
