What Shall I Give to the Child in the Manger?

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SONG NOTES

What Shall I Give to the Child in the Manger? is an English translation of a traditional Catalan Carol from Spain, El Noi De La Mare, or The Child of the Mother.

Alternate English verses:

What shall I give to the child in the manger?

What shall I give to the beautiful boy?

Incense and spices and gold, we have plenty

These are the gifts for the child to enjoy

Singing and Listening

What Shall I Give may be sung as a lullaby, with a gentle rocking or swaying motion. While listening to or singing this song, the children can rock their bodies to feel the beat and meter of the song. They can also experience singing piano, legato, and creating smooth phrases with their voices.

AUDIO RECORDING FOR LISTENING, SINGING ALONG, AND LEARNING: