little donkey, little donkey
on the dusty road
got to keep on plodding on
with your precious load
been a long time little donkey
through the winter's night
don't give up now, little donkey
bethlehem's in sight
ring out those bells tonight
bethlehem, bethlehem
follow that star tonight
bethlehem, bethlehem
little donkey, little donkey
had a heavy day
little donkey, carry mary
safely on her way