Coventry Carol
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Lullay, Thou little tiny Child,
Bye, bye, lully, lullay.
Lullay, Thou little tiny Child.
By, by, lully, lullay.
O sisters, too, how may we do,
For to preserve this day;
This poor Youngling for whom we sing,
By, by, lully, lullay.
Herod the King, in his raging,
Charged he hath this day;
His men of might, in his own sight,
All children young, to slay.
Then woe is me, poor Child, for Thee,
And ever mourn and say;
For Thy parting, nor say nor sing,
By, by, lully, lullay.
Bye, bye, lully, lullay.
Lullay, Thou little tiny Child.
By, by, lully, lullay.
O sisters, too, how may we do,
For to preserve this day;
This poor Youngling for whom we sing,
By, by, lully, lullay.
Herod the King, in his raging,
Charged he hath this day;
His men of might, in his own sight,
All children young, to slay.
Then woe is me, poor Child, for Thee,
And ever mourn and say;
For Thy parting, nor say nor sing,
By, by, lully, lullay.
Coventry Carol
The Coventry Carol is a traditional English Christmas carol that has become a staple of the Religious Music repertoire. Rooted in the narrative of the destruction of the city of Coventry by fire and the subsequent rebuilding, the song reflects themes of resilience and divine intervention common in Christian hymnody. Often performed during the Advent and Christmas seasons, it serves as a poignant reminder of historical suffering and spiritual hope. Its enduring popularity within the genre highlights its significance in the liturgical and choral traditions of the English-speaking world, where it is frequently accompanied by other classic hymns celebrating faith and redemption.