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DECK THE HALLS Traditional Welsh<br />

C G7 C G7 C<br />

1.) DECK THE HALLS WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY FA LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA 'TIS<br />

G7 C G7 C G7 C<br />

THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY FA LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA DON WE NOW OUR GAY<br />

Am G D7 G C F<br />

APPAREL FA LA LA, LA LA LA, LA LA LA TROLL THE ANCIENT YULE TIDE CAROL FA<br />

C G7 C<br />

LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA<br />

2.) See the blazing Yule before us, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Strike the harp <strong>and</strong> join the<br />

chorus, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Follow me in merry measure, fa la la la la, la la la. While I<br />

tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la.<br />

3.) FAST WAY THE OLD YEAR PASSES FA LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA HAIL THE<br />

NEW YE, LADS AND LASSES FA LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA SING WE JOYOUS ALL<br />

TOGETHER FA LA LA, LA LA LA, LA LA LA HEEDLESS OF THE WIND AND WEATHER<br />

FA LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA<br />

Away in a Manger Traditional German<br />

G C G D7 G<br />

1.) Away in a manger, no crib for a bed. The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The<br />

C G D7 G C D7 G<br />

stars in the sky look down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.<br />

2.) The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes. But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes; I love<br />

thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, <strong>and</strong> stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.<br />

3.) Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay Close by me forever, <strong>and</strong> love, I pray. Bless<br />

all the dear children in thy tender care. And fit us for heaven to live with thee there.<br />

SILENT NIGHT by Joseph Mohr <strong>and</strong> Franz Gruber 1818<br />

G D7 G G<br />

1.) Silent night, holy night! All is calm, All is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother <strong>and</strong> Child,<br />

C G D D7 G D7 G<br />

Holy Infant so Tender <strong>and</strong> mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.<br />

2.) Silent night, holy night, Shepherd’s quake at the sight; Glorious stream from heaven afar,<br />

Heavenly host sing alleluia, Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born!<br />

3.) Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light; Radiant beams from Thy holy face,<br />

With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord at thy birth, Jesus, Lord at thy birth.


HAWAIIAN: POLA’IE Translated by Noelani Kanoho Mahoe <strong>and</strong> Samuel H. Elbert<br />

G D7 G C G C G<br />

Pola’ie, Pokamaha’o, Maluhia, malamalama Ka makuahine aloha, e, Me ke keiki hemolele<br />

D D7 G D7 G<br />

e Moe me ka maluhia lani, Moe me ka maluhia lani.<br />

JAPANESE Translator Unknown<br />

G D7 G C G C G D7 G<br />

Kiyoshi kono yoru, hoshi wa hikari, s/uk/i no mi/ko wa, ma/bu/ne no naki ni ne/mu/ri –<br />

tamo/- o,/ i<br />

D7 G<br />

– to ya /suku.<br />

Jingle Bells by James Pierpont<br />

F C7<br />

Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh, o’er the fields we go, laughing all the<br />

F Bb C7<br />

way. Bells on bobtail ring, making spirits bright; what fun it is to ride <strong>and</strong> sing a sleighing<br />

F Bb F G<br />

song tonight. Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-<br />

C7 F Bb F<br />

horse open sleigh. Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride in a<br />

C7 F<br />

one-horse open sleigh, hey!<br />

Hawaiian (translator unknown)<br />

F Bb F G7<br />

Kanikani pele, kani kani pele, kani ma'o ma’a nei, Le’ale’a makou I ka holo ana i ke ka’a<br />

C7 F Bb F<br />

hau lio ho’okahi. Kanikani pele, kani kani pele, kani ma'o ma’a nei, Le’ale’a makou I ka holo<br />

C7 F<br />

ana i ke ka’a hau lio ho’okahi.<br />

Bells Are Ringing By Susan Nipp<br />

F C7<br />

Bells are ringing, Bells are ringing, Baby Jesus born today, Bells are ringing, Bells are<br />

C7 F C7 F C7<br />

ringing, Baby Jesus born today. Celebrate his birth in Bethlehem, Celebrate his birth with<br />

F C7 F<br />

joy, Bells are ringing, Bells are ringing, Baby Jesus born today


RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER Words <strong>and</strong> Music by Johnny Marks<br />

Dm7 Em G7 C Dm7 Em G7<br />

You know Dasher <strong>and</strong> Dancer <strong>and</strong> Prancer <strong>and</strong> Vixen. Comet <strong>and</strong> Cupid <strong>and</strong> Donner <strong>and</strong><br />

C Am E7 Am D7 G7<br />

Blitzen, but do you recall the most famous reindeer of all?<br />

C G7<br />

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer had a very shinny nose, <strong>and</strong> if you ever saw it, you would<br />

C G7<br />

even say it glows. All of the other reindeer used to laugh <strong>and</strong> call him names; they never let<br />

G C7 F G Dm G7<br />

poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas eve, Santa came to<br />

C G D7 G7 C<br />

say, "Rudolph with your nose so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?" Then how the<br />

G7<br />

reindeer loved him, as they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the red nosed reindeer, you’ll go<br />

C<br />

down in history.<br />

SILVER BELLS Words <strong>and</strong> Music by Jay Livingston <strong>and</strong> Ray Evans<br />

C F D7 G7<br />

1.) City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style. In the air there’s a feeling of<br />

C F D7 G7<br />

Christmas. Children laughing, people passing, Meeting smile after smile, And on every<br />

C F G7 C<br />

Street corner you hear: Silver bells, silver bells, its Christmas time in the city. Ring-a-ling,<br />

F G7 C<br />

Here them ring; soon it will be Christmas Day.<br />

2.) Strings of street lights even stop lights, Blink a bright red <strong>and</strong> green, As the shoppers<br />

rush home with their treasures. Hear the snow crunch, see the kid’s bunch, This is<br />

Santa’s big scene, And above all the bustle you hear: Silver bells, silver bells, its<br />

Christmas time in the city. Ring-a-ling, hear them ring, soon it will be Christmas Day.<br />

WE WISH YOU A MERRY <strong>CHRISTMAS</strong> English Traditional Carol<br />

G C A7 D7 G<br />

We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry<br />

C D7 G<br />

Christmas, And a Happy New Year.<br />

G D C D7 G<br />

Chorus: Good tidings we bring to you <strong>and</strong> your kin, Good tidings for Christmas <strong>and</strong> a<br />

D7 G<br />

Happy New Year.


UP ON THE HOUSETOP Words <strong>and</strong> Music by B.R. H<strong>and</strong>y<br />

D G D A7 D<br />

1.) Up on the housetop, reindeer pause Out jumps good old Santa Claus. Down through<br />

G D A7 D G D<br />

the chimney with lots of toys all for the little ones, Christmas joys Ho, Ho, Ho! Who<br />

A7 D G D<br />

wouldn't go? Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go? Up on the housetop, click, click, click. Down<br />

A7 D<br />

through the chimney with good Saint Nick.<br />

2.) First comes the stocking of little Nell: Oh, dear Santa, fill it well: give her a dolly that<br />

laughs <strong>and</strong> cries, one that can open <strong>and</strong> shut its eyes. Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go?<br />

Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go? Up on the housetop, click, click, click. Down through the<br />

chimney with good Saint Nick.<br />

3.) Look in the stocking of little Will; oh just see that glorious fill! Here is a hammer <strong>and</strong> lots<br />

of tacks, whistle <strong>and</strong> a ball <strong>and</strong> a set of jacks. Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go? Ho, Ho,<br />

Ho! Who wouldn't go? Up on the housetop, click, click, click. Down through the chimney<br />

with good Saint Nick.<br />

JOY TO THE WORLD I. Watts, L.Mason. publ.1839<br />

C G7 C F G C<br />

Joy to the world! The Lord is come! Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare<br />

G7 C<br />

Him room, And heaven <strong>and</strong> nature sing, And heaven <strong>and</strong> nature sing, And heaven <strong>and</strong><br />

G7 C<br />

heaven <strong>and</strong> nature sing!<br />

Joy to the world, the savior reigns! Let men their songs employ! While fields <strong>and</strong> floods,<br />

Rocks, hills, <strong>and</strong> plains, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat,<br />

repeat the sounding joy.<br />

He rules the world with truth <strong>and</strong> grace And makes the nations prove! The glories of His<br />

right-eous-ness And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, <strong>and</strong><br />

wonders of His love.


IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR Words by Edmund H. Sears.<br />

Traditional English Melody Adapted by Arthur Sullivan.<br />

D G D D G E7 A D G D<br />

1.) It came upon a midnight clear That glorious song of old From angels bending near<br />

G A7 D F#7 Bm<br />

the earth To touch their harps of gold "Peace on the earth, good will to men From<br />

A E7 A D G D G D G A7 D<br />

heaven's all gracious King;” The world in solemn stillness lay, To hear the angels sing.<br />

Mele Kalikimaka Composed By: Robert Alex<strong>and</strong>er Anderson<br />

F C7<br />

Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day That's the isl<strong>and</strong><br />

F<br />

greeting that we send to you From the l<strong>and</strong> where palm trees sway. Here we know that<br />

Bb D7 G7 C7<br />

Christmas will be green <strong>and</strong> bright The sun to shine by day <strong>and</strong> all the stars at night.<br />

F D7 G7 C7 F<br />

Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way To say "Merry Christmas to you." (Repeat)<br />

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN (Coots / Gillespie)<br />

G G7 C Cm7 G G7 C Cm7 G<br />

You better watch out, you better not cry You better not pout; I'm telling you why Santa<br />

Em Am D7 G G7 C Cm7 G G7<br />

Claus is coming to town. He's making a list <strong>and</strong> checking it twice Gonna find out who's<br />

C Cm7 G Em Am D7 G G7 G<br />

naughty <strong>and</strong> nice Santa Claus is coming to town He sees you when you're sleeping He<br />

G7 C A7 D Em7<br />

knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good So be good for<br />

A7 D G G7 C Cm7 G G7 C<br />

goodness sake. Oh! You better watch out, you better not cry better not pout, I'm telling<br />

Cm7 G Em Am D7 G<br />

you why Santa Claus is coming to town


The Little Drummer Boy by Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati, <strong>and</strong> Harry<br />

Simeone<br />

C<br />

1.) Come they told me Pa rum a pum pum A new born king to see Pa rum pa pum pum<br />

G C<br />

Our finest gifts we bring Pa rum a pum pum To lay before the King Pa rum pa pum pum<br />

F C G C G<br />

Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum So to honor Him Pa rum pa pum pum When we<br />

C<br />

come<br />

2.) Baby Jesus Pa rum pa pum pum I am a poor boy too Pa rum pa pum pum I have no<br />

gift to bring Pa rum pa pum pum That's fit to give our King Pa rum pa pum pum Rum pa<br />

pum pum, rum pa pum pum Shall I play for you Pa rum pa pum pum On my drum?<br />

3.) Mary nodded Pa rum pa pum pum the ox <strong>and</strong> lamb kept time Pa rum pa pum pum I<br />

played my best for Him Pa rum pa pum pum Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum Then<br />

He smiled at me Pa rum pa pum pum me <strong>and</strong> my drum<br />

Here Comes Santa Claus by Gene Autry <strong>and</strong> Oakley Haldeman<br />

D A7<br />

1.) Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane!<br />

D G D<br />

Vixen <strong>and</strong> Blitzen <strong>and</strong> all his reindeer are pulling on the rein. Bells are ringing, children<br />

B7 Em7 A7 D G D B7 Em<br />

singing; all is merry <strong>and</strong> bright. Hang your stockings <strong>and</strong> say your prayers, 'Cause Santa<br />

A7 D<br />

Claus comes tonight.<br />

2.) Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane!<br />

He's got a bag that is filled with toys for the boys <strong>and</strong> girls again. Hear those sleigh bells<br />

jingle jangle, what a beautiful sight. Jump in bed; cover up your head,’ Cause Santa<br />

Claus comes tonight.<br />

3.) Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus Lane.<br />

He doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor for he loves you just the same. Santa knows that<br />

we’re God’s children, that makes everything right. Fill your hearts with Christmas cheer,<br />

‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.


JINGLE BELL ROCK Words <strong>and</strong> Music by Joe Beal <strong>and</strong> Jim Boothe<br />

G Am<br />

JINGLE BELL JINGLE BELL JINGLE BELL ROCK JINGLE BELLS SWING AND JINGLE<br />

D7 Am D7 Am D7 Am D7<br />

BELLS RING SNOWING AND BLOWING UP BUSHELS OF FUN NOW THE JINGLE<br />

G<br />

HOP HAS BEGUN. JINGLE BELL JINGLE BELL JINGLE BELL ROCK. JINGLE BELLS<br />

Am D7 Am D7 Am D7 A7<br />

CHIME IN JINGLE BELL TIME DANCIN' AND PRANCIN IN JINGLE BELL SQUARE IN<br />

D7 G G7 C G<br />

THE FROSTY AIR. WHAT A BRIGHT TIME IT'S THE RIGHT TIME TO ROCK THE<br />

Em7 A7 Em7 A7 D7<br />

NIGHT AWAY JINGLE BELL TIME IS A SWELL TIME TO GO GLIDIN' IN A ONE<br />

G<br />

HORSE SLEIGH. GIDDY UP JINGLE HORSE PICK UP YOUR FEET JINGLE AROUND<br />

E7 C A7 D7<br />

THE CLOCK MIX AND MINGLE A JINGLIN' BEAT THAT'S THE JINGLE BELL ROCK<br />

D7 A7 D7 G<br />

THAT'S THE JINGLE BELL THAT'S THE JINGLE BELL ROCK.<br />

White Christmas Words <strong>and</strong> music by: Irving Berlin<br />

C Dm C B C Dm G7 F G7 C Dm G7 C<br />

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to know, where the tree tops<br />

C7 F Fm C F C D7 Dm G7 C Dm C B C Dm<br />

glisten <strong>and</strong> children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow. I'm dreaming of a white<br />

G7 F G7 C Dm G7 C C7 F Fm<br />

Christmas, with every Christmas card I write, may your days be merry <strong>and</strong> bright,<br />

C Dm G7 C<br />

<strong>and</strong> may all your Christmases be white.<br />

WINTER WONDERLAND Words by Dick Smith <strong>and</strong> Music By Felix Bernard<br />

C G7<br />

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane snow is glistening. A beautiful sight, we’re<br />

D7 G7 C G7<br />

happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderl<strong>and</strong>. Gone away is the blue-bird, here to stay<br />

D7 G7<br />

is a new bird, He sings a love song, as we go along, Walking in a winter wonderl<strong>and</strong>. In<br />

A7 E A7 E G<br />

the meadow we can build a snowman, And pretend that he is Parson Brown. He’ll say<br />

C G A7 D7 G7<br />

“Are you married?” We’ll say “No man!” But you can do the job when you’re in town.<br />

C G7<br />

Later on we’ll conspire, as we dream by the fire. To face unafraid, the plans that we<br />

D7 G7 C<br />

made, Walking in a winter wonderl<strong>and</strong>.


HERE COMES SANTA IN A RED CANOE 1957 by Johnny Kamano<br />

Vamp: G7, C7, F 2x<br />

F G7 C7 F<br />

Here comes Santa in a red canoe paddling on a magic sea of blue. With a stocking full of<br />

Bb C7 F<br />

Joy, for every girl <strong>and</strong> boy here comes Santa in a red canoe<br />

G7 C7 F<br />

Now he’s coming got his eyes on you, jolly old Santa with a heart so true <strong>and</strong> a wikiwiki<br />

Bb C7 F<br />

Smile for a happy hula isle. Here comes Santa in a red canoe<br />

Bb F G7 C7 F Bb<br />

It’s Christmas in Aloha L<strong>and</strong> on a s<strong>and</strong>y beach as white as snow <strong>and</strong> all the children<br />

F G7 C7<br />

Underst<strong>and</strong>, Santa Claus is on the go, go, go, go<br />

F G7 C7 F<br />

Here comes Santa in a red canoe paddling on a magic sea of blue. With a ho’omailimali<br />

Bb C7 F C7<br />

Merry Christmas to you, here Comes Santa in a red canoe, here comes Santa in a red<br />

F<br />

Canoe. Spoken: Mele Kalikimaka!<br />

O HOLY NIGHT J.S.Dwight, A.C.Adam. 19 th Century<br />

C F C G7 C<br />

1.) O holy night, the stars are brightly shining; it is the night of the dear Savior's birth<br />

F C Em B7 Em<br />

Long lay the world in sin <strong>and</strong> error pining, till he appeared <strong>and</strong> the soul felt its worth. A<br />

G7 C G7 C<br />

Thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new <strong>and</strong> glorious morn.<br />

Am Em Dm Am C G7 C F C G7<br />

Fall on your knees, Oh, hear the angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was<br />

C G7 C F C G7 C<br />

Born! O night, O holy night, O night divine!<br />

2.) Truly He taught us to love one another, His law is love <strong>and</strong> his gospel is peace;<br />

Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother, <strong>and</strong> in his name all oppression<br />

shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise<br />

his holy name; Christ is the Lord, O praise His name for-ever! His power <strong>and</strong> glory<br />

ever more proclaim! His power <strong>and</strong> glory ever more proclaim.


FROSTY THE SNOWMAN S.Nelson, J.Rollins(c) 1950<br />

G G7 C G C G<br />

Frosty the Snow Man was a jolly happy soul, with a corn-cob pipe <strong>and</strong> a button nose <strong>and</strong><br />

D7 G D7 G G7 C G C<br />

Two eyes made out of coal. Frosty the Snow Man is a fairy tale they say He was made<br />

G Em Am D7 G C<br />

Of snow but the children know how he came to life one day. There must have been some<br />

G Am D7 G D Em7<br />

Magic in that old silk hat they found, for when they placed it on his head he began to<br />

A7 D G G7 C G C<br />

Dance around. Oh, Frosty the Snow Man was alive as he could be, <strong>and</strong> the children say<br />

G Em Am D7 G<br />

He could laugh <strong>and</strong> play just the same as you <strong>and</strong> me.<br />

Frosty the Snow Man knew the sun was hot that day, so he said,” Let’s run <strong>and</strong> we'll<br />

have some fun now before I melt away.” Down to the village with a broomstick in his<br />

h<strong>and</strong>, running here <strong>and</strong> there all around the square, saying "Catch me if you can.” He led<br />

them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop, <strong>and</strong> he only paused a moment<br />

when he heard him holler, "Stop!" Frosty the Snow Man had to hurry on his way, but he<br />

waved good-bye, saying, "Don't you cry; I’ll be back again some day." Thumpety thump<br />

thump, thumpety thump thump, look at Frosty go.Thumpety thump thump, thumpety<br />

thump thump, over the hills of snow.<br />

O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL Words by John Francis Wade, Music by John Reading,<br />

Translation by Frederick Oakeley<br />

F C F C Bb F C Dm G7 C<br />

1.) O come all ye faithful, joyful <strong>and</strong> tri um phant, O come ye, O come ye, to<br />

C G7 C F C7 F C Dm C F<br />

Be thle hem. Come <strong>and</strong> behold him, born the King of Angels, O come, let us adore<br />

C F C7 F C G7 C F Bb F C7 F<br />

Him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.<br />

2.) Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation, <strong>and</strong> Sing all you citizens of heaven above.<br />

Glory to God in the highest. O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O<br />

come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.<br />

3.) Yea Lord we greet Thee, Born this happy morning Jesus to Thee be all glory given,<br />

Word of the Father now is flesh appearing. O come, let us adore him, O come, let us<br />

adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.


ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH Traditional Old French Carol<br />

G Bm Am D7 G D G D G<br />

1.) Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o’er the plains.<br />

Bm Am D7 G D G D G<br />

And the mountains in rep ly echo ing their joyous strains.<br />

(Chorus :)<br />

G E7 Am D Gmaj7 C D G D G C G D<br />

Glo - - - - - ria, In ex cel sis De o.<br />

G E7 Am D Gmaj7 C D G D G C G D<br />

Glo - - - - - ria, In ex cel sis De o.<br />

2.) Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong?<br />

Say what may the tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song.<br />

(Chorus)<br />

3.) Come to Bethlehem <strong>and</strong> see Him whose birth the angels sing:<br />

Come adore on bended knee, Christ, the Lord, the newborn King.<br />

(Chorus)<br />

THE FIRST NOEL English Traditional Carol<br />

C Am G F C F C F C F C F G C G7<br />

1.) The first No- el, the angel did say, was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they<br />

C G7 C Am G C F C F C F G C G7<br />

lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so<br />

C G7 C Em C F C Am Em C G7 C<br />

deep. No el, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.


O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Thirteenth Century Latin Melody. English Translation<br />

By John Mason Neale<br />

Em Bm Am Bm Em<br />

O Come, O Come, Em man u el<br />

D G C Am Bm Em<br />

And ransom captive Is ra el<br />

Am Em D<br />

That mourns in lonely exile here<br />

Em Dsus G E7 Am Bm G<br />

Un - til the Son of God ap pear.<br />

Chorus:<br />

D Em Bm G Am Bm Em<br />

Re joice! Re joice! Em man u el<br />

D7 G C Am Bm Em<br />

Shall come to thee O Is ra el<br />

O come, O Dayspring, come <strong>and</strong> cheer<br />

Our spirits by thine advent here<br />

And drive away the shaves of night<br />

And pierce the clouds <strong>and</strong> bring us light<br />

Chorus:<br />

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel<br />

Shall come to thee O Israel<br />

Go, Tell It on the Mountain Traditional African American Spiritual<br />

F C7 F G<br />

When I was a sinner, I prayed both night <strong>and</strong> day, I asked the Lord to aid me, And he<br />

C7<br />

showed me the way.<br />

F C7 F Bb<br />

Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills <strong>and</strong> everywhere, go tell it on the mountain that<br />

F C7 F<br />

Jesus Christ is born.<br />

When I was a seeker, I sought both night <strong>and</strong> day; I asked the Lord to help me <strong>and</strong> he<br />

taught me to pray. Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills <strong>and</strong> everywhere, go tell it on<br />

the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.


Hark the Herald Angels Sing Words by Charles Wesley <strong>and</strong> music by Felix<br />

Mendelssohn<br />

G D G Am G D G Em A7<br />

Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King, peace on earth, <strong>and</strong> mercy mild,<br />

Bm A D A7 D G D7 G D G D7 D C<br />

God <strong>and</strong> sinners reconciled. Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; with<br />

E7 Am E7 Am D7 G D7 G C E7 D7<br />

angelic host proclaim,' Christ is born in Bethle hem 'Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory<br />

G D7 G<br />

to the newborn King.<br />

Jolly Old Saint Nicolas Traditional<br />

G D7<br />

Jolly old Saint Nicholas,<br />

Em Bm<br />

lean your ear this way!<br />

C G<br />

Don't you tell a single soul<br />

D7<br />

what I'm going to say:<br />

G D7<br />

Christmas Eve is coming soon;<br />

Em Bm<br />

now, you dear old man<br />

C G<br />

whisper what you'll bring to me;<br />

D7 G<br />

tell me if you can.<br />

When the clock is striking twelve,<br />

when I'm fast asleep<br />

Down the chimney, broad <strong>and</strong> black,<br />

with your pack you'll creep<br />

All the stockings you will find<br />

hanging in a row<br />

Mine will be the shortest one,<br />

you'll be sure to know.


O Christmas Tree Traditional German Folk Melody<br />

G D7 G Am D7 G<br />

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree, you st<strong>and</strong> in verdant beauty!. O Christmas<br />

D7 G Am D7 G D7 G<br />

Tree! O Christmas Tree, you st<strong>and</strong> in verdant beauty!. O Christmas Tree, O Christmas<br />

Am D7 G C Am D7<br />

Tree, you st<strong>and</strong> in verdant beauty! Your boughs are green in summer’s glow, <strong>and</strong> do not<br />

G D7 G D7 G E7 Am D7 G<br />

Fade in winter’s snow. O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree, you st<strong>and</strong> in verdant beauty!<br />

O little town of Bethlehem Words by Phillips brooks <strong>and</strong> Music by Lewis H. Redner<br />

F C7 F<br />

O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie!<br />

D7 Gm F C7 F<br />

Above thy deep <strong>and</strong> dreamless sleep the silent stars go by.<br />

Gm A Dm A<br />

Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light;<br />

F C7 F<br />

The hopes <strong>and</strong> fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.<br />

For Christ is born of Mary, <strong>and</strong> gathered all above,<br />

While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love.<br />

O morning stars together, proclaim the holy birth,<br />

And praises sing to God the King, <strong>and</strong> peace to men on earth!


We Three Kings Words <strong>and</strong> Music by John Henry Hopkins, Jr<br />

Em B7 Em<br />

We three kings of Orient are;<br />

Em B7 Em<br />

Bearing gifts we traverse afar,<br />

D G<br />

Field <strong>and</strong> fountain, moor <strong>and</strong> mountain,<br />

Am Em B7 Em<br />

Following yon der star.<br />

Refrain<br />

D7 G C<br />

O Star of wonder, star of night,<br />

C G<br />

Star of royal beauty bright,<br />

Em D G C D G<br />

Westward leading, still proceeding<br />

C G<br />

Guide us to thy perfect light.


WHAT CHILD IS THIS English Traditional Melody Based on “Greensleves<br />

Lyrics by William Chatterton Dix<br />

Em D Em Am B7<br />

What child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary's lap, is sleeping,<br />

Em D Em B7 Em<br />

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping?<br />

G D Em Am B7 G<br />

This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard <strong>and</strong> angels sing: Haste, haste to<br />

D Em B7 Em<br />

bring him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary!<br />

Why lies he in such mean estate Where ox <strong>and</strong> ass are feeding?<br />

Good Christian, fear for sinners here, The silent Word is pleading? Nails, spears shall<br />

Pierce Him through, the cross be borne for me. for you; Hail, hail the word made<br />

flesh, the babe the son of Mary!<br />

So bring Him incense, gold, <strong>and</strong> myrrh, Come peasant king to own Him,<br />

The King of kings, salvation brings, Let loving hearts enthrone Him.<br />

Raise, raise the song on high, The Virgin sings her lullaby:<br />

Joy, joy, for Christ is born, The Babe, the Son of Mary!


DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR By Noel Regeney <strong>and</strong> Gloria Shayne<br />

C Bb C<br />

Said the night wind to the little lamb,<br />

G F G<br />

"Do you see what I see?<br />

C Bb C<br />

Way up in the sky, A little lamb,<br />

G F G<br />

Do you see what I see?<br />

Am Em<br />

A star, a star, dancing in the night<br />

F C G F E Am<br />

With a tail as big as a kite,<br />

F C Dm G C<br />

With a tail as big as a kite."<br />

Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy,<br />

"Do you hear what I hear?<br />

Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy,<br />

Do you hear what I hear?<br />

A song, a song high above the trees<br />

With a voice as big as the sea,<br />

With a voice as big as the sea."<br />

Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king,<br />

"Do you know what I know?<br />

In your palace warm, mighty king,<br />

Do you know what I know?<br />

A Child, a Child shivers in the cold--<br />

Let us bring him silver <strong>and</strong> gold,<br />

Let us bring him silver <strong>and</strong> gold."<br />

Said the king to the people everywhere,<br />

"Listen to what I say!<br />

Pray for peace, people, everywhere,<br />

Listen to what I say!<br />

The Child, the Child sleeping in the night<br />

He will bring us goodness <strong>and</strong> light,<br />

He will bring us goodness <strong>and</strong> light."


THE TWELVE DAYS OF <strong>CHRISTMAS</strong> 1760 English<br />

F C7 F Bb F C7 F<br />

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me: A Partridge in a pear tree<br />

F C7 F C7 F Bb F<br />

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Two Turtle Doves <strong>and</strong> a Partridge in a<br />

C7 F<br />

Pear Tree.<br />

F C7 F C7<br />

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves,<br />

F Bb F C7 F<br />

<strong>and</strong> a Partridge in a Pear Tree.<br />

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens,<br />

Two Turtle Doves <strong>and</strong> a Partridge in a Pear Tree.<br />

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,<br />

Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, <strong>and</strong> a Partridge in a Pear Tree.<br />

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings,<br />

Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves <strong>and</strong> a Partridge in a Pear Tree.<br />

On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming,<br />

Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle<br />

Doves, <strong>and</strong> a Partridge in a Pear Tree.<br />

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a Milking, Seven Swans a<br />

Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two<br />

Turtle Doves, <strong>and</strong> a Partridge in a Pear Tree.<br />

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a<br />

Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings,<br />

Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves <strong>and</strong> a Partridge in a Pear Tree.<br />

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies<br />

Dancing, Eight Maids a Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden<br />

Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, <strong>and</strong> a Partridge in a Pear Tree.<br />

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a<br />

Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a<br />

Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, <strong>and</strong> a<br />

Partridge in a Pear Tree<br />

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me: 12 Drummers Drumming Eleven Pipers<br />

Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a Milking<br />

Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds,<br />

Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, <strong>and</strong> a Partridge in a Pear Tree


(The 12 Days of Christmas local style)<br />

- by Eaton B. Magoon Jr., Edward Kenny, Gordon N. Phelps<br />

F C7 F Bb F<br />

Numbah One day of Christmas, my tutu give to me One mynah bird in one<br />

C7 F<br />

papaya tree.<br />

F C7 F Bb F<br />

Numbah Two day of Christmas, my tutu give to me Two coconut, an' one mynah<br />

Bb F C7 F<br />

bird in one papaya tree.<br />

F C7 F<br />

Numbah Tree day of Christmas, my tutu give to me Tree dry squid, two coconut,<br />

Bb F C7 F<br />

An' one mynah bird in one papaya tree.<br />

Numbah Foah day of Christmas, my tutu give to me<br />

Foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,<br />

An' one mynah bird in one papaya tree.<br />

Numbah Five day of Christmas, my tutu give to me<br />

Five beeg fat peeg... foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,<br />

An' one mynah bird in one papaya tree.<br />

Numbah Seex day of Christmas, my tutu give to me<br />

Seex hula lesson, five beeg fat peeg (that make TEN!),<br />

Foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,<br />

An' one mynah bird in one papaya tree.<br />

Numbah Seven day of Christmas, my tutu give to me<br />

Seven shrimp a-swimmin', seex hula lesson,<br />

Five beeg fat peeg,<br />

foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,<br />

An' one mynah bird in one papaya tree.


Numbah Eight day of Christmas, my tutu give to me<br />

Eight ukulele, seven shrimp a-swimmin', seex hula lesson,<br />

Five beeg fat peeg (that make TWENNY!),<br />

foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,<br />

An' one mynah bird in one papaya tree.<br />

Numbah Nine day of Christmas, my tutu give to me<br />

Nine pound of poi, eight ukulele, seven shrimp a-swimmin',<br />

Seex hula lesson,<br />

five beeg fat peeg,<br />

foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,<br />

An' one mynah bird in one papaya tree.<br />

Numbah Ten day of Christmas, my tutu give to me<br />

Ten can of beer, nine pound of poi, eight ukuklele,<br />

seven shrimp a-swimmin', Seex hula lesson,<br />

five beeg fat peeg,<br />

Foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,<br />

An' one mynah bird in one papaya tree.<br />

Numbah Eleven day of Christmas, my tutu give to me<br />

Eleven missionary, ten can of beer, nine pound of poi,<br />

Eight ukulele, seven shrimp a-swimmin', seex hula lesson,<br />

Five beeg fat peeg,<br />

foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,<br />

An' one mynah bird in one papaya tree.<br />

(Numbah Twelve day of Christmas the bes', <strong>and</strong> the bes' stuff always come<br />

las'...)<br />

Numbah Twelve day of Christmas, my tutu give to me<br />

Twelve TELEVISION, eleven missionary, ten can of beer, Nine pound of poi,<br />

eight ukulele, seven shrimp a-swimmin', Seex hula lesson,<br />

FORTY steenkin' peeg,<br />

Foah flowah lei, tree dry squid, two coconut,<br />

An' one mynah bird in one papaya tree!

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