Vicki Yohe - Do You Hear What I Hear? Lyrics + Chords
Lyrics
Said the night wind to the little lamb
Do you hear what I hear?
Way up in the sky little lamb
Do you see what I see?
A star, a star dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite.
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
Ringing in the sky Shepard boy
Do you hear what I hear?
A song, a song high above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea.
Said the Shepard boy to the mighty king
Do you know what I know?
In the palace warm Mighty King
Do you know what I know?
A child , a child shivers in the cold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Said the King to the people everywhere
Listen to what I say
Pray for peace, people everywhere
Listen to what I say
The child the child sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light.
Video
Because of Who you Are-Vicki Yohe
Meaning & Inspiration
Vicki Yohe’s rendition of “Do You Hear What I Hear?” from her 2008 album *Because of Who You Are* offers a profound reimagining of the classic Christmas carol, imbuing it with a powerful testimony of God’s magnificent work in the world. Rather than simply recounting the nativity story, Yohe’s delivery transforms the song into an anthem of divine revelation, urging listeners to recognize the extraordinary presence of God in their lives and in the unfolding of history. The familiar narrative of a star, a song, and a child becomes, through Yohe’s passionate vocals and the arrangement’s soaring spirit, a profound invitation to spiritual discernment, much like the shepherds and wise men who were moved by divine signs to seek the newborn King. This song speaks directly to the principle articulated in Hebrews 1:1-3, which describes God’s communication through prophets and, ultimately, through His Son, Jesus Christ, revealing His glory. Yohe’s performance encourages us to open our spiritual senses, to move beyond the ordinary and perceive the sacred, as Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs, trusting God’s guidance and acknowledging His hand in all things. The song resonates with the deep truth that God's presence is not always heralded by thunderous pronouncements, but often revealed in quiet wonders, in the "shining light" of His Son's love, a light that illuminates the path for all nations as foretold in Isaiah 9:2. Yohe’s interpretation emphasizes that recognizing this divine intervention requires an attentive heart, a spirit ready to receive the message of salvation, mirroring the humility and faith of Mary, who pondered these things in her heart, as Luke 2:19 records. Ultimately, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" as presented by Vicki Yohe, is a powerful exhortation to witness the ongoing miracle of God's love and redemptive plan, urging us to hear the song of His grace and see the light of His presence, constantly reminding us that in Christ, God has indeed made Himself known to all humanity.