| Text information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | While shepherds kept their watching |
| Title: | Go Tell It on the Mountain |
| Adapter: | John W. Work, Jr., 1871-1925 |
| Meter: | 7 6 7 6 with refrain |
| Scripture: | Luke 2:6-18 |
| Topic: | Seasons and Feasts | Christmas Season; Joy |
| Source: | African-American spiritual |
| Language: | English |
| Refrain First Line: | Go tell it on the mountain |
| Copyright: | © Mrs. John W. Work III |
| Tune information | |
|---|---|
| Tune name: | GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN |
| Harmonizer: | Paul Sjolund, 1935- |
| Meter: | 7 6 7 6 with refrain |
| Key: | G Major |
| Source: | African-American spiritual |
| Copyright: | Harm. 1971© Walton Music Corp. |