La marche des rois

Early in the morning
I met the train
Of three great kings who were on a journey
Early in the morning
I met the train
Of three great kings on the main road

First came the bodyguards
Armed men with thirty little pages
First came the bodyguards
Armed men in their tight uniforms

Then, on a chariot
Golden all around
You see three kings humble as angels
Then on a chariot
Golden all around
Three kings standing among the banners

The star shines
And the kings are led
Along long roads
In front of a poor stable
The star shines
And the kings are led
Along long roads in front of the humble abode

To the Son of God
Who was born in this place
They all come to pay their respects
To the Son of God
Who was born in this place
They all come to present their sweet wishes

Beautiful gifts
Gold, myrrh, and incense
They will offer to the master so admirable
Beautiful gifts
Gold, myrrh, and incense
They will offer to the blessed child