Little donkey, Little donkey On the dusty road Got to keep on plodding onwards with your precious load Been a long time, Little donkey, Through the winter's night Don't give up now, Little donkey, Bethlehem's in sight Ring out those bells tonight Bethlehem, Bethlehem Follow that star tonight Bethlehem, Bethlehem Little donkey, Little donkey Had a heavy day Little donkey, Carry Mary Safely on her way.