Las Posadas

In the name of heaven, I ask for a place to stay
For my beloved wife can’t walk today

This isn’t an inn, keep moving along
I shouldn’t open up, don’t let a crook come on strong

Don’t be inhumane, show us some grace
For the God of the heavens, will reward your place

You can leave now, and stop being a pain
'Cause if I get mad, I’ll lay you down in shame

We come exhausted, from Nazareth's land
I’m a carpenter, going by Joseph’s hand

I don’t care about names, let me sleep through the night
'Cause I’m telling you now, we won’t open, alright?

An inn asks of you, dear landlord, just for one night
The Queen of Heaven, shining bright

But if it’s a queen making this plea
Why is she out here, alone at night? Can’t you see?

My wife is Mary, she’s the Queen above
And soon she’ll be the mother of Divine Love

Are you Joseph? Is your wife Mary too?
Come in, travelers, I didn’t know it was you

God bless you, gentlemen, for your kind heart
And may the heavens fill you with joy to impart

Blessed is the house that welcomes today
The pure virgin, lovely Mary, we say

Come in, holy travelers, you’re welcome here
Though this home is humble, it’s yours, my dear

Let’s sing with joy, as we all reflect,
That Jesus, Joseph, and Mary came to connect

Come in, holy travelers, you’re welcome here
Though this home is humble, it’s yours, my dear.