Enya — Oíche Chiúin [Chorale] song lyrics and translation

The page contains the lyrics and English translation of the song "Oíche Chiúin [Chorale]" by Enya.

Lyrics

Oíche chiúin, oíche mhic dé
Cách 'na suan dís araon
Dís is dílse 'faire le spéis
Naoín beag gnaoigheal
Ceananntais caomh
Críost, 'na chodhladh go séimh
Críost, 'na chodhladh go séimh
Oíche chiúin, oíche mhic dé
Aoirí ar dtús chuala 'n scéal;
«Allelúia» aingeal ag glaoch
Cantain suairc i ngar is i gcéin
Críost an slánaitheoir féin
Críost an slánaitheoir féin

Lyrics translation

Silent night, night of god's son
Tastes 'na suan dís both
Dís is own 'watching with interest
Naoín little gnaoigheal
Ceananntais caomh
Christ, calmly asleep
Christ, calmly asleep
Silent night, night of god's son
Shepherds first heard 'their story;
"Crying out" angel calling
Lovely chanting near and far
Christ the savior himself
Christ the savior himself