Little donkey, little donkey on a dusty road Need 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, little donkey, journey's end is near There's a guiding star up in the Heavens shining clear Do not falter, little donkey, there's a star ahead It will guide you, little donkey, it'll guide you sure Ring out those bells tonight Bethlehem, Bethlehem Follow that star tonight Bethlehem, Bethlehem