CALYPSO CAROL
Solfa Notation • Christmas, Hymns
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CALYPSO CAROL by S.K. Coatos, Sam Ojukwu — Lyrics
About CALYPSO CAROL
"Calypso Carol" is a lively and rhythmic Christmas piece that brings a bright, joyful energy to the story of the Nativity. With its vivid imagery of the "draughty stable" and the "Star of silver," the song paints a humble yet glorious picture of Christ’s birth. The melody carries a gentle, swaying momentum that feels both celebratory and deeply reverent, making it a favorite for choirs during the festive season.
In Nigerian parishes, this carol is a wonderful choice for the Christmas Eve Mass or a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. The refrain’s eager call—"O now carry me to Bethlehem"—invites the whole congregation to journey in spirit to the manger. As the verses unfold, moving from the shepherds' awakening to a personal reflection on the "riches from thy poverty," the arrangement offers choirs a chance to blend bright, rhythmic harmonies with a profound message of salvation.