 Here are the songs from our Holiday Caroling. It was a great success and we're looking forward to sing along again in December!
Christmas Carols
1. Angels We Have Heard on High
2. Away in the Manger
3. Carol of the Bells
4. Christmas Song
5. Deck the Halls
6. Do Your Hear What I Hear?
7. First Noel
8. Frosty the Snowman
9. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
10. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
11. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
12. Here Comes Santa Claus
13. Holly Jolly Christmas
14. I’ll Be Home For Christmas
15. It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas
16. Jingle Bells
17. Joy to the World
18. Let It Snow
19. Little Drummer Boy
20. Mary’s Boy Child
21. O’ Christmas Tree
22. O’ Come, All Ye Faithful
23. O’ Holy Night
24. O’ Little Town of Bethlehem
25. Rocking around the Christmas Tree
26. Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer
27. Santa Claus is Coming to Town
28. Silent Night
29. Silver Bells
30. Sleigh Ride
31. Twelve Days of Christmas
32. Up on the Housetop
33. We Three Kings
34. We Wish you a Merry Christmas
35. White Christmas
36. Winter Wonderland
1. Angels We Have Heard on High
Angels we have heard on high, Singing sweetly through the night,
And the mountains in reply Echoing their brave delight.
Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why these songs of happy cheer?
What great brightness did you see? What glad tiding did you hear?
Come to Bethlehem and see, Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord, the new-born King.
See him in a manger laid, Whom the angels praise above;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, While we raise our hearts in love.
2. Away in a Manger
Away in a manger, no crib for a 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 baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,
And stay by my side until morning is nigh.
Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay.
Close by me forever, And love my I pray.
Bless all the dear children, In thy tender care.
And take them to heaven, To be with thee there.
3. Carol of the Bells
Hark! how the bells, Sweet silver bells, All seem to say, "Throw cares away" Christmas is here, Bringing good cheer To young and old, Meek and the bold Ding, dong, ding, dong, That is their song With joyful ring, All caroling
One seems to hear, Words of good cheer From everywhere, Filling the air, Oh how they pound, Raising the sound, O'er hill and dale, Telling their tale, Gaily they ring, While people sing, Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas, Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas On, on they send, On without end, Their joyful tone, To ev'ry home Ding, dong, ding, dong.
4. Christmas 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 bringing lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh, And every mother's child is gonna spy, To see if reindeer really know hot to fly
And so I'm offering this simple wish, To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said many times, many ways, Merry Christmas to you
5. 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.
Troll the ancient Yule tide 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
While I tell of Yule tide treasure, Fa
6. Do You Hear What I Hear?
Said the night wind to the little lamb, "Do you see what I see?
Way up in the sky, little lamb, Do you see what I see?
A star, a star, dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite, With a tail as big as a kite."
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, "Do you hear what I hear?
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy, Do you hear what I hear?
A song, a song high above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea, With a voice as big as the sea."
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, "Do you know what I know? In your palace warm, mighty king, Do you know what I know? A Child, a Child shivers in the cold -- Let us bring him silver and gold, Let us bring him silver and gold."
Said the king to the people everywhere, "Listen to what I say!
Pray for peace, people, everywhere, Listen to what I say!
The Child, the Child sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light, He will bring us goodness and light."
7. First Noel
The first Noel the angel did sayWas to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far,
And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night.
8. Frosty the Snowman
Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, With a corncob pipe and a button nose, And two eyes made out of coal. Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say, He was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day. There must have been some magic in that Old silk hat they found. For when they placed it on his head, He began to dance around.
O, Frosty the snowman Was alive as he could be, And the children say he could laugh And play just the same as you and me. Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go. thmpetty thmp thmp, Thmpety thmp thmp, Over the hills of snow.
Frosty the snowman knew The sun was hot that day, So he said, "Let's run and we'll have some fun now before I melt away." Down to the village, With a broomstick in his hand, Running here and there all Around the square saying, Catch me if you can. He led them down the streets of town Right to the traffic cop. And he only paused a moment when He heard him holler "Stop!"
For Frosty the snowman Had to hurry on his way, But he waved goodbye saying, "Don't you cry, I'll be back again some day."Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go. Thmpetty thmp thmp, Thmpety thmp thmp, Over the hills of snow.
9. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas day, To save us all from Satan's pow'r When we were gone astray;O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and 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.
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 others doth deface:O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy.
10. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the new-born King! Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th' angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem!
Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the new-born King!
Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the Virgin's womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with man to dwell; Jesus, our Emmanuel!
11. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Make the Yule-tide gay,
From now on, our troubles will be miles away.
Here we are as in olden days, Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more.
Through the years, We all will be together, If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
And have yourself, A merry little Christmas now.
12. Here Comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane! Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer are pulling on the reins. Bells are ringing, children singing; All is merry and bright. Hang your stockings and say your prayers, 'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight
Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane! He's got a bag that is filled with toys for the boys and girls again. Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, What a beautiful sight. Jump in bed, cover up your head, 'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
13. Holly Jolly Christmas
Have a holly, jolly Christmas; It's the best time of the year
I don't know if there'll be snow, but have a cup of cheer
Have a holly, jolly Christmas; And when you walk down the street
Say Hello to friends you know, and everyone you meet
Oh, ho, the mistletoe, hung where you can see;
Somebody waits for you; Kiss her once for me
Have a holly jolly Christmas, and in case you didn't hear
Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas this year
14. I'll Be Home For Christmas
I'll be home for Christmas; You can count on me.
Please have snow and mistletoe, And presents on the tree.
Christmas Eve will find me, Where the love-light gleams.
I'll be home for Christmas, If only in my dreams.
15. It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Ev'rywhere 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 ev'ry 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.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Ev'rywhere 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.
16. Jingle Bells
Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh,
Over the fields we go, laughing all the way. Bells on bob-tails ring, making spirits bright, What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight.
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.
A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright, was seated by my side; The horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot; He got into a drifted bank and we got upsot
17. Joy to the World
Joy to the world! the Lord is 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 earth! the Savior reigns; Let men their songs employ; while fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
18. 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!
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
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!
19. Little Drummer Boy
Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring, parum pum pum pum
To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum, …
So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum, When we come.
Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give the King, parum pum pum um …
Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum, On my drum?
Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time, parum pum pm pm
I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pm pm
I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pm pm…
Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum, Me and my drum.
20. Mary’s Boy Child
Long time ago in Bethlehem, So the Holy Bible say,
Mary’s boy child, Jesus Christ, Was born on Christmas Day.
(Chorus)
Hark now hear the angels sing, A new King born today,
And man will live for evermore, Because of Christmas Day,
Trumpets sound and angels sing, Listen to what they say,
That man will live for evermore, Because of Christmas Day.
While shepherds watched their flocks by night, Them see a bright new shining star,Them hear a choir sing a song, The music seemed to come from afar.
Now Joseph and his wife Mary, Come to Bethlehem that night,
Them find no place to born sweet child, Not a single room was in sight. (Chorus)
By and by they find a little nook, In a stable all forlorn,
And in a Manger cold and dark, Mary’s little Boy was born.
Long time ago in Bethlehem, So the Holy Bible say,
Mary’s boy child, Jesus Christ, Was born on Christmas Day (chor)
21. Oh Christmas Tree
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree! How are thy leaves so verdant!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How are thy leaves so verdant! Not only in the summertime, But even in winter is thy prime. O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How are thy leaves so verdant!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me! O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me! For every year the Christmas tree, Brings to us all both joy and glee. O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Thy candles shine out brightly! O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Thy candles shine out brightly! Each bough doth hold its tiny light, That makes each toy to sparkle bright. O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Thy candles shine out brightly!
22. O Come, All Ye Faithful
O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O 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.
Adeste Fideles Laeti triumphantes Venite, venite in Bethlehem
Natum videte Regem angelorum Venite adoremus, Venite adoremus,Venite adoremus, Dominum
Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation,Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; Glory to God In the highest;
23. O Holy Night
Oh holy night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Savior's birth! Long lay the world in sin and error pining ’til he appear'd and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!
Fall on your kneesOh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine Oh night when Christ was born
Oh night divine Oh night divine
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming Here come the wise men from Orient land The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger In all our trials born to be our friend.
24. O Little Town of Bethlehem
O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep, The silent stars go by;
Yet in thy dark streets shineth, The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears of all the years, Are met in thee to-night.
For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, the angels keep, Their watch of wondering love. O morning stars, together, Proclaim the holy birth!
And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth.
25. Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Rocking around the Christmas tree, At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see, Every couple tries to stop.
Rocking 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.
Rocking around the Christmas tree, Have a happy holiday
Everyone dancing merrily, In the new old-fashioned way.
26. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw him, you would even say it glows. All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names. They never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games.
Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say: "Rudolph with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
Then all the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you'll go down in history!
27. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Oh! You better watch out, You better not cry, You better not pout, I'm telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town!
He's making a list, He's checking it twice, He's gonna find out, who's naughty or nice. Santa Claus is coming to town!
He sees you when you're sleeping, He knows when you're awake.
He knows when you've been bad or good, So be good for goodness sake!
So...You better watch out, You better not cry You better not pout, I'm telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town.
Little tin horns, Little toy drums. Rudy-toot-toot and rummy tum tums. Santa Claus is coming to town.
Little toy dolls that cuddle and coo, Elephants, boats and Kiddie cars too. Santa Claus is coming to town.
The kids in Girl and Boy Land will have a jubilee. They're gonna build a toyland town all around the Christmas tree.
Oh....You better watch out, You better not cry. You better not pout, I'm telling you why.Santa Claus is comin', Santa Claus is comin' , Santa Claus is comin', To town
28. Silent Night
Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright Round yon 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 alleluia; Christ the Savior, is born! Christ the Savior, is born!
29. 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 sing. 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 …
30. Sleigh Ride
Just hear those sleigh bells jing a-ling, Ring ting ting a-ling 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 gliding 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 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 chocolate 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 gliding 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.
31. Twelve Days of Christmas
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping,
10 lords a-leaping, 9 ladies dancing,
8 maids a-milking, 7 swans a-swimming,
6 geese a-laying, 5 golden rings,
4 calling birds, 3 French hens,
2 turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree!
32. Up On The Housetop
Up on the housetop reindeer pause Out jumps good old Santa Clause
Down through the chimney with lots of toys All for the little ones, Christmas joys.
Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn't go! Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn't go!
Up on the housetop Click, click, click Down through the chimney with Good Saint Nick
First comes the stocking Of little Nell Oh, dear Santa Fill it well
Give her a dolly That laughs and cries One that will open And shut her eyes
Next comes the stocking Of little Will Oh, just see what A glorious fill
Here is a hammer And lots of tacks Also a ball And a whip that cracks
33. We Three Kings of Orient Are
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar.
Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star.
O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect Light.
Born a king on Bethlehem's plain, Gold I bring to crown Him again,
King forever, ceasing never Over us all to reign
Frankincense to offer have I. Incense owns a Deity nigh.
Prayer and praising all men raising, Worship Him, God on high
34. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer:
We won't go until we get some; We won't go until we get some; We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here
We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
35. 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
36. 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, And pretend that he's a circus clown. We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman, Until the other children 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.
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