Feliz Navidad Lyrics With English Translation And Sheet Music

Far from being just a carol, Feliz Navidad song is an emotion, a vibe, if you will. And yes, that’s how you wish “Merry Christmas” in Spanish. It’s a vibrant expression of Christmas traversing all the linguistic and geographical barriers. I mean, is there someone who finishes the Holiday season without at least humming this carol? It has just like that become an integral part of the season of good cheer.

Let us unfurl the nitty-gritty of the Feliz Navidad lyrics. This article will also contain it’s meaning and it’s English translation.

Let’s dive right in!

Feliz Navidad Song By Jose Feliciano

Here’s a little trifle about the composer. Jose Feliciano was a Guitarist and a Singer.  He was born in 1945, Puerto Rico. He moved to the United States to pursue music.  Feliciano began experimenting with blending different Music Genres. He wrote ‘Feliz Navidad’ lyrics in 1970. It was meant to be a simple tribute to the spirit of Christmas. We are all familiar with the catchy refrain that has words in both English and Spanish.

“Feliz Navidad, Prospero ano Felicidad” which translates to “Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year”. Now that I think about it, it could be the bilingual approach that has made this peppy Christmas carol a huge hit.

Feliz Navidad Lyrics

Feliz Navidad Translation

The Spanish words, ‘Feliz Navidad’ translate to ‘Merry Christmas’  in English. ‘Prospero ano y Felicidad’ translates to “Prosperous Year, and Happiness” in English. So it’s safe to say translation is quite simple, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!

Feliz Navidad Meaning

The combination of phrases in this Christmas song,  encapsulates the essence of the holiday spirit, wishing the dear and near ones joy and cheer, good tidings and love during the Christmas season. The carol opens with a heartfelt wishing of ‘Merry Christmas’ ie.,’Feliz Navidad’, setting the festive tone in a jiffy! Feliciano intended to convey an elated message in a simplest way. That’s a job well done, right there!

The refrain of the lyrics continues with ‘Prospero ano y Felicidad’. Well, to put that in perspective, Feleciano didn’t just stop with wishing a’ Merry Christmas’ but proceeded to wish everyone a successful and a prosperous New Year.

Now, the simplest tiny thing always brings in a ton of happiness. Likewise the simple words, repetitive structure and a straightforward melody makes this song memorable. It’s absolutely true when I say that Anyone Can Sing! It’s the songs like these that make such statements come alive.

And so the song just emphasizing themes of love, togetherness and good well by expressing and conveying happiness and prosperity to everyone!

Feliz Navidad Sheet Music

Above is a ‘Feliz Navidad’ song sheet music for SATB Voices. It is set in Bb major. The sheet music also contains it’s chords. Let’s just appreciate the fact that the song features an upbeat rhythm pattern and simple chord progressions which is absolutely easy to follow . Honestly, this accessibility encourages everyone to sing along at holiday gatherings. The rhythmic patterns seem to be based on traditional Latino Music. A little touch of lively beats on the traditional patterns to evoke the spirit of festivity.

We should take a moment to talk about Feleciano’s expressive vocal style in this carol. He switches between Spanish and English seamlessly. I also like the call-and-response structure of the chorus. If you are a performer, you can engage the audiences to sing along during the refrain. All in all the fusion of Pop, Rock, Latin rhythms and impressive yet simple lyrics, not only shows that Feleciano is a versatile artist but also helps this popular Christmas carol resonate with the audiences worldwide.

Famous Versions of Feliz Navidad Christmas Carol

Jose Feliciano

The original audio version of Feliz Navidad Lyrics was composed and released in 1970. He began to write the song when he felt homesick during Christmas

Boney M

I have always been so fond of Boney M version of this carol. Catchy Rhythms in swaying tempo and vibrant improvisations with a distinctive Disco flair. Boney M’ features upbeat instrumentals and lush vocal harmonies just apt for a  festival spirit. I think we can agree on the fact that the singers’ infectious energy highlights the essence of the holiday season.

Celine Dion

Dion’s powerful vocals and the emotional delivery always strikes a chord with me. This was released on her holiday album called “These Are Special Times”. The inclusion of the contemporary elements to this traditional Chistmas carol, makes this version 10x cool.

Andrea Bocelli

Bocelli’s version has got a nice classical zing to it. It features his rich tenor voice with lush harmonies and subtle accompaniments. The carol is performed by Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli and Virginia Bocelli in their holiday album called “ A Family Christmas”

Micheal Buble Ft. Thalia

Buble’s version is a lush rendition that combines traditional and his signature Jazz infused style with festive cheer. It was released as one of the tracks of his holiday album called “Christmas” in 2017. The song combines Buble’s smooth yet playful vocals with Thalia’s lively Latin influence creating a dynamic Christmas track.

The Three Tenors

The Three Tenors’ rendition features three powerful tenor voices of luciano pavarotti, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras. Listening to this classic Christmas carol in operatic style during the season of Christmas gives me the thrills. You will experience rich vocal harmonies, Dynamics interplay and flush backing orchestration elevating the traditional melody of the beloved Christmas Carol.

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