When I was a sinner
I prayed both night and day
I asked the Lord to aid me
And He showed me the way:

Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and ev'rywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
'Cause Jesus Christ is born

When I was a seeker
I sought both night and day
I asked the Lord to help me
And He taught me how to pray

Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and ev'rywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
'Cause Jesus Christ is born

Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent out salvation
That blessed Christmas morn

Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and ev'rywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
'Cause Jesus Christ is born