🌴 Add a Caribbean Twist with Off to Bethlehem!

Looking for something a little different for your Christmas performance? Off to Bethlehem is a delightful trotting Caribbean-style Nativity song, perfect for both KS1 and KS2 pupils. A refreshing alternative to Little Donkey, this gentle, lilting tune captures Mary and Joseph’s important journey to Bethlehem, with a rhythm that feels just like riding on the donkey’s back. Whether you use it in your Christmas concert, Advent assembly, or Nativity play, this unique song will bring a burst of warmth and tropical cheer to your festive celebrations.

🎶What’s Included in Your Song Pack

• Vocal  track – to support teaching and learning.

• Backing track – with Caribbean-style accompaniment for an authentic feel.

• Printable sheet music – for piano/keyboard with melody line and full lyrics.

• Full lyrics (PDF and PowerPoint) – ready to print for classroom use or display on screen during rehearsals.

💡Music Education Benefits

• Introduces pupils to Caribbean-inspired rhythms, broadening their musical experience.

• Perfect for storytelling through song, helping children understand Mary and Joseph’s journey.

• Encourages steady beat and rhythm work with its trotting pattern.

• Builds confidence in both singing and performance for KS1 and KS2.

💛Why Teachers Love Off to Bethlehem

Teachers enjoy this song because it’s easy to learn, fun to sing, and offers a refreshing change from more traditional Nativity music. Its gentle lilt is perfect for calming moments in a performance, while still keeping children engaged and audiences captivated.

🌟 A Must-Have for Your KS2 Nativity

Make your Christmas play unforgettable with Off to Bethlehem – a standout track that pairs beautifully with our flexible A Simple Nativity scripts. For an all-in-one solution, discover the complete A Simple Nativity Performance Pack.

Download Off to Bethlehem today and let your children bring the journey to life!

Want even more inspiration? Explore our full Christmas song collection for schools. With songs covering every part of the Nativity story, you can mix and match to create a magical performance your audience will never forget!

Included in your song pack:

1. audio file of backing track with instruments playing the melody in mp3 format
2. audio file of vocal track in mp3 format
3. song words in PDF format
4. sheet music in PDF format
5. PowerPoint of song words

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All the files will appear in your account ready to download with one click as a compressed ‘zip’ file and you’ll have everything you need to get singing straight away!

Off To Bethlehem

Verse 1
We’re off to Bethlehem on a little donkey,
Bethlehem so far away.
We’re off to Bethlehem we go there for a census,
Everyone will travel to their
Place of birth and then be counted.

Verse 2
We’re off to Bethlehem on a little donkey,
Bethlehem so far away.
We’re off to Bethlehem across the sandy desert,
Everyone will need some shelter,
Let’s hope we can find somewhere to stay.

Verse 3
Angels watching from above
Pray keep us safe from harm,
Guide us both and help us on our way.

Verse 4
We’re off to Bethlehem on a little donkey,
Bethlehem so far away.
We’re off to Bethlehem to have a special baby,
Everyone rejoice that He is
Sent from God to Earth for all Mankind.

Everyone rejoice that He is
Sent from God to Earth for all Mankind.

© A M Dilkes 2017 www.primarysongs.co.uk