Sunday, November 24, 2013




Here We Go A Wassailing!

A list of Christmas Carols - 
and then some modern songs thrown in too










Gaudete


Gaudete, Gaudete Cristus Est Natus, Ex Maria Virgine Gaudete.


Sound it out like this.

Cow – Gau
Day - de
Say – te

Priest – Christ
you – us

rest – est

Baa – Nat
you – us

Ex – ex

Maria – Maria

Veer – Vir
gin – gin
eh – e

Gaudete





Oh Christmas Tree


Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree!
Thy leaves are so unchanging
Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree,
Thy leaves are so unchanging
Not only green when summer's here,
But also when ters cold and drear.
Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree,
Thy leaves are so unchanging!

Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree,
Much pleasure do you bring me!
Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree,
Much pleasure do you bring me!
For every year the Christmas tree,
Brings to us all both joy and glee.
Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree,
Much pleasure do you bring me!

Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree,
You'll never be unchanging!
A symbol of good, will, and love
You'll never be unchanging
Each shining light
Each silver bell
No one alive spreads cheer so well

Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree,
You'll never be unchanging
















Good King Wencesles


Good King Wenceslas looked out
on the feast of Stephen,
when the snow lay round about,
deep and crisp and even.
Brightly shone the moon that night,
though the frost was cruel,
when a poor man came in sight,
gathering winter fuel.

Hither, page, and stand by me.
If thou know it telling:
yonder peasant, who is he?
Where and what his dwelling?
Sire, he lives a good league hence,
underneath the mountain,
right against the forest fence
by Saint Agnes fountain.
Bring me flesh, and bring me wine.
Bring me pine logs hither.
Thou and I will see him dine
when we bear the thither.
Page and monarch, forth they went,
forth they went together
through the rude wind's wild lament
and the bitter weather.
Sire, the night is darker now,
and the wind blows stronger.
Fails my heart, I know not how.
I can go no longer.
Ark my footsteps my good page,
tread thou in them boldly:
Thou shalt find the winter's rage
freeze thy blood less coldly.
In his master's step he trod,
where the snow lay dented.
Heat was in the very sod
which the saint had printed.
Therefore, Christian men, be sure,
wealth or rank possessing,
ye who now will bless the poor
shall yourselves find blessing





Boar's Head Carol


The boar's head in hand bear I
Bedecked with bay and rosemary;
So I pray you my masters be merry,

Quot estis in convivio
[as many as are at the feast].
Chorus
Caput apri defero
[I bring in the boar's head]

Reddens laudes Domino
[Giving thanks to the lord]

Caput apri defero
Reddens laudes Domino
The boar's head as I understand
Is the rarest dish in all the land,
Which thus bedecked with a gay garland,

Let us servire cantico
[serve it with a song].
Chorus
Our steward hath provided this
In honour of the King of bliss,
Which on this day to be served is
In Reginensis atrio
[In Queen's Hall].





Here We Come a Wassailing


Here we come a-wassailing among the leaves so green;

Here we come a-wandering, so fair to be seen.


Refrain:
Love and joy come to you, and to you our wassail, too.

And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year

And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year

We are not daily beggars that beg from door to door;

But we are neighbours' children whom you have seen before.

Refrain

We have a little purse made of ratching leather skin;

We want a little sixpence to line it well within.

Refrain

God bless the master of this house, likewise the mistress, too;

And all the little children that round the table go.

Refrain








Silent Night


Silent night! Holy night

All is calm, all is bright
Round young virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace!
Sleep in heavenly peace!

Silent night! Holy night!

Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night! Holy night!

Son of God love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord at thy birth,
Jesus, Lord at thy birth.







God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman


God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember, Christ, our Savior
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Tidings of joy

From God our Heavenly Father
A blessed Angel came
And unto certain Shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy

"Fear not," said the Angel
"Let nothing you afright
This day is born a Savior
Of pure or Virgin bright
To free all those who trust in Him
From Satan's power and might"
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

Now to the Lord sing praises
All you within this place
And with true love and brotherhood
Each other, now embrace
This holy tide of Christmas
All other doth deface
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy

Tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Tidings of comfort and joy




Oh Come All Ye Faithful


Oh, come all ye faithful joyful and triumphant

Oh, come ye oh, come ye to Bethlehem

Come and behold Him, born the King of angels
O come let us adore Him, o come let us adore Him

O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord

Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation

Sing all ye citizens of heaven above

Glory to God in the highest


O come let us adore Him, o come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord





Joy to the World


Joy to the world! The Lord has come:

let earth receive her King!
Let every heart prepare him room

and heaven and nature sing.

and heaven and nature sing

and heaven and heaven and nature sing

Joy to the world! the Saviour reigns:
let men their songs employ

while fields and floods rocks hills and plains

repeat the sounding joy

repeat the sounding joy

repeat the sounding joy

No more let sins and sorrows grow

nor thorns infest the ground:

he comes to make his blessings flow
far as the curse is found

far as curse is found

far as curse is found

He rules the earth with truth and grace,

and makes the nations prove

the glories of his righteousness

and wonders of his love

and wonders of his love

and wonders of his love



Away in a Manger


Away in a manger,
No crib for His bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky
Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay

The cattle are lowing
The poor Baby wakes
But little Lord Jesus
No crying He makes
I love Thee, Lord Jesus
Look down from the sky
And stay by my side,
'Til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus,
I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever
And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care
And take us to heaven
To live with Thee there















Silver Bells


City sidewalks busy sidewalks .

Dressed in holiday style
In the air
There's a feeling
of Christmas
Children laughing

People passing

Meeting smile after smile

And on every street corner you'll hear

Silver bells silver bells

It's Christmas time in the city

Ring a ling hear them ring

Soon it will be Christmas day

Strings of street lights

Even stop lights

Blink a bright red and green

As the shoppers rush
home with their treasures
Hear the snow crunch

See the kids bunch

This is Santa's big scene

And above all this bustle
You'll hear

Silver bells, silver bells

It's Christmas time in the city

Ring-a-ling, hear them ring

Soon it will be Christmas day




Let it Snow


Oh the weather outside is frightful

But the fire is so delightful

And since we've no place to go

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!!

Oh, it doesn't show signs of stopping

And I've bought some corn for popping

The lights are turned way down low

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

When we finally kiss goodnight

How I'll hate going out in the storm!

But if you'll really hold me tight

All the way home I'll be warm

Oh, it doesn't show signs of stopping

And I've bought some corn for popping

The lights are turned way down low

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

When we finally kiss goodnight

How I'll hate going out in the storm!

But if you'll really hold me tight

All the way home I'll be warm
I'll be wa-a-rm.

The fire is slowly dying

And, my dear, we're still goodbying

But as long as you love me so

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!



Deck the Halls


Deck the halls with boughs of holly,

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Tis the season to be jolly,

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Don we now our gay apparel,

Fa la la, la la la, la la la.

Toll the ancient Yuletide carol,

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

See the blazing Yule before us,

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Strike the harp and join the chorus.

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Follow me in merry measure,

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

While I tell of Yuletide treasure,

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Fast away the old year passes,

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Hail the new, ye lads and lasses,

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Sing we joyous, all together,

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Heedless of the wind and weather,

Fa la la la la, la la la la


White Christmas


I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

Just like the ones I used to know

Where the treetops glisten
and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

With every Christmas card I write

May your days be merry and bright

And may all your Christmases be white

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

With every Christmas card I write

May your days be merry and bright

And may all your Christmases be white















Sleigh Ride

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling,
Ring-ting-tingling too,
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you,
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling, "Yoo hoo",
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.

Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up,
Let's go, let's look at the show,
We're riding in a wonderland of snow.
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap,
It's grand, just holding your hand,
We're riding along with a song
Of a wintry fairy land.

Our cheeks are nice and rosy,
And comfy cozy are we,
We're snuggled up together
Like two birds of a feather would be,
Let's take that road before us,
And sing a chorus or two,
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.

There's a birthday party
At the home of Farmer Gray,
It'll be the perfect ending of a perfect day,
We'll be singing the songs
We love to sing without a single stop,
At the fireplace while we watch
The chestnuts pop; Pop! Pop! Pop!

There's a happy feeling
Nothing in the world can buy,
When they pass around the coffee
And the pumpkin pie,
It'll nearly be like a picture print
By Currier and Ives,
These wonderful things are the things
We remember all through our lives!

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling,
Ring-ting-tingling too,
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you,
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling, "Yoo hoo",
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.

Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up,
Let's go, let's look at the show,
We're riding in a wonderland of snow.
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up,
It's grand, just holding your hand,
We're riding along with a song
Of a wintry fairy land.

Our cheeks are nice and rosy,
And comfy cozy are we,
We're snuggled up together
Like two birds of a feather would be,
Let's take that road before us
And sing a chorus or two,
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.





It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas


It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Everywhere you go;

Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again

With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.


It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Toys in every store

But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be

On your own front door.

A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots

Is the wish of Barney and Ben;

Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk

Is the hope of Janice and Jen;

And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again.
School days school days dear old golden rules day don't have to study don't have to go look out the window it's starting to snow

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Everywhere you go;

There's a tree in the Grand Hotel,
one in the park as well,

The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas;

Soon the bells will start,

And the thing that will make them ring
is the carol that you sing

Right within your heart

Rocking Around the Christmas Tree

Rockin' around the Christmas tree

At the Christmas party hop,

Mistletoe hung where you can see,

Every couple tries to stop,


Rockin' around the Christmas tree,

Let the Christmas spirit ring,

Later we'll have some pumpkin pie,

And we'll do some caroling.

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear,

Voices singing, "Let's be jolly,

Deck the halls with boughs of holly",


Rockin' around the Christmas tree,

Have a happy holiday,
Everyone dancin' merrily,
In the new old-fashioned way.

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear,

Voices singing, "Let's be jolly,

Deck the halls with boughs of holly",


Rockin' around the Christmas tree,

Have a happy holiday,

Everyone dancin' merrily,

In the new old-fashioned way.





Chestnut Song

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire

Jack Frost nipping at your nose

Yuletide carols being sung by a choir

And folks dressed up like Eskimos

Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe

Help to make the season bright

Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow

Will find it hard to sleep tonight

They know that Santa's on his way

He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh

And every mother's child is gonna spy

To see if reindeer really know how to fly

And so I'm offering this simple phrase

To kids from one to ninety-two

Although it's been said many times, many ways

Merry Christmas to you

They know that Santa's on his way

He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh

And every mother's child is gonna spy

To see if reindeer really know how to fly
And so I'm offering this simple phrase


To kids from one to ninety-two

Although it's been said many times,
many ways

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas
 
Merry Christmas to you




Winter Wonderland

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening,

In the lane, snow is glistening

A beautiful sight,
We're happy tonight,
Walking in a winter wonderland.

Gone away is the bluebird,

Here to stay is a new bird

He sings a love song,

As we go along,

Walking in a winter wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman,

Then pretend that he is Parson Brown

He'll say: Are you married?

We'll say: No man,

But you can do the job

When you're in town.

Later on, we'll conspire,

As we dream by the fire

To face unafraid,

The plans that we've made,

Walking in a winter wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman,

Then pretend that he's a circus clown

We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman,

Until the other kiddies knock him down.

When it snows, ain't it thrilling,

Though your nose gets a chilling

We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way,

Walking in a winter wonderland.
Walking in a winter wonderland,

Walking in a winter wonderland.




Mistletoe and Holly


Oh, by gosh, by golly

It's time for mistletoe and holly

Tasty pheasants, Christmas presents

Countrysides covered with snow

Oh, by gosh, by jingle

It's time for carols and Kris Kringle

Overeating, merry greetings

From relatives you don't know

Then comes that big night

Giving the tree the trim

You'll hear voices by starlight

Singing a Yuletide hymn

Oh, by gosh, by golly

It's time for mistletoe and holly

Fancy ties an' granny's pies

An' folks stealin' a kiss or two
As they whisper, "Merry Christmas" to you

Then comes that big night

Giving the tree the trim

You'll hear voices by starlight

Singing a Yuletide hymn

Oh, by gosh, by golly

It's time for mistletoe and holly

Fancy ties an' granny's pies

An' folks stealin' a kiss or two
As they whisper, "Merry Christmas" to you


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