Nestor, The Long Eared Christmas Donkey Lyrics - Marty Robbins

Everyone knows about Rudolph 

Our fleet-footed friend from the north 

Who lights Santa's way through the darkness 

As he drives his sleigh back and forth 

But there's someone else we should mention 

If we want the whole story told 

He carried the first gift of Christmas 

More precious than diamonds or gold 

Nestor was a donkey who seldom laughed or played 

'Cause no one ever used him in the stable where he stayed 

And all the camels teased him, the other donkeys too 

They said, "Look at little Nestor, there's nothing he can do" 

"Look at little Nestor, his ears hang to his knees 

When he looks at his reflection, ears are all he sees" 

Nestor's heart was broken and his eyes were full of tears 

If only there was somethin' he could do about his ears 

One dark night, two strangers gave Nestor a surprise 

They chose him from all others for they loved his gentle eyes 

A man was called by Joseph, Mary was his bride 

She needed help to Bethlehem and Nestor's back to ride 

They traveled through the desert but hadn't gone too far 

When winter clouds no longer let them see their guiding star 

But Nestor learned a secret as he listened to the breeze 

And the angels gave directions to the ears that touched his knees 

"Look at little Nestor, his ears hang to his knees 

When he looks at his reflection, ears are all he sees" 

Nestor's heart was broken and his eyes were full of tears 

If only there was somethin' he could do about his ears 

And so it was that Nestor found the manger where they stayed 

Where kings and wise men bowed before the baby where he lay 

Mary bore our Saviour and Nestor brought them there 

A gift of love from God above, for all the world to share 

Though Rudolph, I just love you, I know you'd want it said 

Nestor's ears are lovely as a reindeer's nose is red 

So children, if you're happy when you trim your Christmas trees 

You might thank a little donkey whose ears hung to his knees 

"Look at little Nestor, his ears hang to his knees" 

They shouted as they praised him and his friends were all so pleased 

Nestor was so happy and his eyes held no more tears 

Now all the world knows Nestor for his laughter and his ears