Les anges dans nos campagnes
The angels they are in our land
Ont entonné l'hymne des cieux,
Singing the hymn of Heaven
Et l'écho de nos montagnes
And it echos in our mountains
Redit ce chant mélodieux:
Reverberating with this song:
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Glory to God in the highest,
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest...
Cherchons tous l'heureux village
Let's look for the blessed village
Qui l'a vu naître sous ses toits
They who saw Him born under its roofs
Offrons-lui le tendre hommage
Give to Him a loving tribute
Et de nos cœurs et de nos voix:
And from our hearts and voices:
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Glory to God in the highest,
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest...
Bergers, quittez vos retraites,
Shepherds leave your retreats
Unissez-vous à leurs concerts,
Join in with the their melody
Et que vos tendres musettes
And so with your gentle musettes
Fassent retenir les airs:
They are carrying in the air:
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Glory to God in the highest,
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest...