Christmas is the most exciting time of the year, and Norway has its fair share of Christmas traditions. One of the most popular traditions is singing Christmas carols, and "En Stjerne Skinner i Natt" is one of them. This beautiful Norwegian Christmas carol has captured the hearts of people all over the world. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the history behind the song, the lyrics, and the notes.
The History behind "En Stjerne Skinner i Natt"
"En Stjerne Skinner i Natt" is a traditional Norwegian Christmas carol that was written by a Norwegian poet, playwright, and songwriter named Alf Pr??ysen. Pr??ysen was born in 1914 and passed away in 1970. He wrote many popular songs and stories for children, and "En Stjerne Skinner i Natt" is one of his most famous works.
The carol was first published in 1956 in the songbook "Julekveldsvisa." This songbook was a collection of Christmas carols that were popular in Norway at the time. "En Stjerne Skinner i Natt" quickly became a favorite among Norwegians, and it has been sung at Christmas concerts and church services ever since.
The Lyrics of "En Stjerne Skinner i Natt"
The lyrics of "En Stjerne Skinner i Natt" are simple yet beautiful. The song tells the story of the birth of Jesus and the shining star that guided the shepherds to him. Here are the lyrics of the first verse and chorus:
En stjerne skinner i natt
For frelseren er f??dt
Seg lys opp over v??r jord
Og lyser n?? s?? stort
Han bringer oss glede og fred
Og alt godt som Gud har gitt
Ja, Jesus han er f??dt
Og lyser opp v??r tid
The chorus is repeated after each verse:
?? jul med din glede og barnlige lyst
Vi hilser deg alle og riktig god jul
Og takker deg alle din store miskunn
At du vil oss lindre i synd og i sorg
The Notes of "En Stjerne Skinner i Natt"
If you want to learn how to play "En Stjerne Skinner i Natt" on the piano or any other instrument, you'll need to know the notes. Here are the notes for the first verse:
D D E F# G A A A
G F# E D E F# G A
A A B C# D E E E
D C# B A B C# D E
The notes for the chorus are:
D D E F# G A A A
G F# E D E F# G A
A A B C# D E E E
D C# B A B C# D E
Conclusion
"En Stjerne Skinner i Natt" is a beautiful Norwegian Christmas carol that has touched the hearts of people all over the world. The simple yet profound lyrics and the beautiful melody make it a favorite among Norwegians and people of all nationalities. If you're looking for a new Christmas carol to add to your repertoire, "En Stjerne Skinner i Natt" is definitely worth considering.
