Story Behind The Song
Last year I was a wise man. This year I'm Shepherd Number Three.
| Song Length |
2:47 |
Genre |
Unique - Holiday, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Charming, Cheerful |
Subject |
General, Church |
| Similar Artists |
Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
SHEPHERD NUMBER THREE
Last year I was a wise man
with a big old golden chain,
a shiny crown and a silky robe
with a twenty two foot train.
This year I am a shepherd
with patches on my sleeve.
I don't even have a speaking part.
I'm Shepherd Number Three
Shepherd Number Three doesn't say a thing.
He just kneels by the manger
worshiping the King.
Just a lowly shepherd
with patches on his sleeve
praising God who sent his son
for Shepherd Number Three.
Some people think they're angels.
Some people think they're kings.
Some people get excited
over ordinary things.
Can you just imagine
how happy we would be
kneeling by the manger
like Shepherd Number Three
Shepherd Number Three doesn't say a thing.
He just kneels by the manger
worshiping the King.
Just a lowly shepherd
with patches on his sleeve
praising God who sent his son
for Shepherd Number Three.