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A traditional Christmas carol, originating from Poitou, the modal melody is said to date from the 16th century. The three-part harmonization is homophonic for the verses while the refrain is made up of amusing imitations, the male voices being responsible for the main melody. The piano part, optional, includes a brief introduction; a light chime accompanies the refrain. Lively, quite fast, with its smiling repetition of "my neighbor", this song features a shepherd eagerly announcing the good news to his family. Sometimes called: Christmas of the neighbors (automatic translation)

Download : the choral score includes 1 page, 16 measures, 3 verses, French text. Piano score with the 3 voices: 2 pages .