(Cottentop Mountain Sanctified Singers ) Early on one Christmas morn Jesus Christ the son was born Singing carols, Christmas songs Early on one Christmas morn Early on one Christmas morn Jesus Christ the son was born Singing carols, Christmas songs Jesus Christ the son was born Three wise men saw the star at night Star that lit the heavens so bright Star that led them to where Christ was born Early on one Christmas morn Early on one Christmas morn Jesus Christ the son was born Singing carols, Christmas songs Early on one Christmas morn Early on one Christmas morn Jesus Christ the son was born Singing carols, Christmas songs Jesus Christ the son was born In that city of Bethlehem Wise men brought Him jewels and gems Born in a manger humble and low That is why we love Him so Early on one Christmas morn Jesus Christ the son was born Singing carols, Christmas songs Jesus Christ the son was born Mary was his mother calm cradling him gently in her arms all hail and praise to Him peace on earth, goodwill to men Early on one Christmas morn Jesus Christ the son was born singing carols, christmas songs Early on one Christmas morn Early on one Christmas morn Jesus Christ the son was born singing carols, Christmas songs Jesus Christ the son was born Jesus Christ the son was born.