Music Matters

Christmas Song Book

1. Santa Claus is coming to town

Oh, you better watch out, you better not cry
You better not pout, Im telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Hes making a list, hes checking it twice
Hes gonna find out whos naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when youre sleeping
He knows when youre awake
He knows if youve been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake!

2. Away in a Manger
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus lay 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 bedside til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay
Close by me forever and love me I pray
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care
And fit us for heaven to live with thee there

3. Winter Wonderland
Sleigh bells ring, Are you listening?
In the lane snow is glistening
A beautiful sight, were happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is the new bird
He sings a love song, as we go along
Walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend that he is Parson Brown
Hell say: Are you married? Well say: No, man
But you can do the job while youre in town!
Later on, well conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid the plans that weve made
Walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend that hes a circus clown
Well have lots of fun with Mister Snowman
Until the other kids knock him down
When it snows, aint it thrilling
Though your nose gets a chilling
Well frolic and play the Eskimo way
Walking in a winter wonderland

4. The First Noel

The First Noel, the angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winters 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 afar
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night
And by the light of that same star
Three wise men came from country afar
To seek for a king was their intent
And to follow the star wherever it went
5. Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
May your heart be light
From now on our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the yuletide 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

6. Walking in the Air

We're walking in the air
We're floating in the moonlit sky
The people far below are sleeping as we fly
I'm holding very tight
I'm riding in the midnight blue
I'm finding I can fly so high above with you
Far across the world
The villages go by like dreams
The rivers and the hills, the forests and the streams
Children gaze open mouthed
Taken by surprise
Nobody down below believes their eyes
We're surfing in the air
We're swimming in the frozen sky
We're drifting over icy mountains floating by
Suddenly swooping low
On an ocean deep
Rousing up a mighty monster from his sleep
And walking in the air
We're dancing in the midnight sky
And everyone who sees us greets us as we fly

7. Little Drummer Boy

Come they told me, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
A newborn king to see, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
To lay before the king, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pumpum, rum-pum-pum-pum
So to honour him, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
When we come
Baby Jesus, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
I have no gifts to bring, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
To lay before the king, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pumpum, rum-pum-pum-pum
Shall I play for you? pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
On my drum
Mary nodded, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
The ox and lambs kept time, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
I played my drum for him, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
I played my best for him, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pumpum, rum-pum-pum-pum
Then he smiled at me, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Me and my drum
8. Im dreaming of a White Christmas
Im dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To sleigh bells ringing in the snow
Im 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

9. Twelve days of Christmas

On the First day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a
partridge in a pear tree
On the Second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, two
turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree
On the Third day ... three French hens ... and a partridge in a
pear tree
On the Fourth day ... four calling birds ... and a partridge in a
pear tree
On the Fifth day ... five golden rings ... and a partridge in a pear
tree
On the Sixth day ... six geese a-laying ... and a partridge in a
pear tree
On the Seventh day ... seven swans a-swimming ... and a
partridge in a pear tree
On the Eight day ... eight maids a-milking ... and a partridge in a
pear tree
On the Ninth day ... nine ladies dancing ... and a partridge in a
pear tree
On the Tenth day ... ten Lords a-leaping ... and a partridge in a
pear tree
On the Eleventh day ... eleven pipers piping ... and a partridge in
a pear tree
On the Twelfth day ... twelve drummers drumming ... and a
partridge in a pear tree

10. Marys Boy Child

Long time ago in Bethlehem
So the holy bible say
Marys boy child, Jesus Christ
Was born on Christmas day
Hark now hear the angels sing
A new king born today
And man will live for ever more
Because of Christmas day
Trumpets sound and angels sing
Listen to what they say
That man will live for ever more
Because of Christmas day
While shepherds watch their flocks by night
They see a bright new shining star
They hear a choir sing a song
The music seems to come from afar
Hark now hear the angels sing...
Now Joseph and his wife Mary
Came to Bethlehem that night
They found no place to bear their child
Not a single room was in sight
By and by they find a little nook
In a stable all forlorn
And in a manger cold and dark
Marys little boy was born
Hark now hear the angels sing...

11. Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer

Rudolf the red nose reindeer had a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw it you would even say it glows
All of the other reindeer
used to laugh and call him names
They never let poor Rudolf join in any reindeer games
Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say
Rudolf, with your nose so bright,
Wont you guide my sleigh tonight?
Then all the reindeer loved him
and they shouted out in glee
Rudolf the red nose reindeer, youll go down in history!
12. 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 (x2)
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 (x2)
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of his righteousness
And wonders of his love (x2)
And wonders and wonders of his love

13. We three Kings

We three Kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts we travel afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star
Oh, star of wonder, star of might
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a king on Bethlehem plain, Gold I bring to crown him again
King forever, ceasing never, Over us all to reign
Glorious now, behold him arise, King and God and sacrifice
Alleluia, Alleluia, Earth to the heavens replie
14. Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride on a one horse open sleigh
Oh Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh
Dashing through the snow, on a one horse open sleigh
Oer the fields we go, laughing all the way
Bells and bobtails ring, making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing, a sleighing song tonight
15. I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus
I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night
She didn't see me creep
Down the stairs to have a peek
She thought I was tucked
Up in my bedroom fast asleep
Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white
Oh, what a laugh it would have been,
If Daddy had only seen Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night!

16. Little Donkey

Little Donkey, Little Donkey on the dusty road
Gotta keep on plodding onwards with your precious load
Ring out your bells tonight, Bethlehem, Bethlehem
Follow that star tonight, Bethlehem, Bethlehem
Been a long time Little Donkey through the dusty night
Dont give up now Little Donkey, Bethlehems in sight
Little Donkey, Little Donkey had a heavy day
Little Donkey carried Mary safely on her way
17. 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 la la la la, la la la la.
While I tell of Yule tide 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.

18. 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 (x2)
Silent Night, Holy Night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glory streams from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia
Christ the saviour is born (x2)
Silent Night, Holy Night Son of God, Loves pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord at thy birth (x2)
19. 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 (x3)
Christ the Lord
Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation
Sing all ye citizens of heaven above
Sing ye all glory to God in the highest
O come let us adore him (x3)
Christ the Lord
A-des-tay fee-day-lays, Lay-tee-tree-oom-fawn-tays
Ven-ee-tay Ven-ee-tay in Bethlehem
Naw-toom vee-day-tay, Ray-gem-an-gel-or-oom
Ven-ee-tay adore-ray-moose (x3)
Daw-aw-me-noom

20. 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
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!
21. Angels we have heard on high
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing oer the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echo in their joyous strains
Glo-o-o-o-ria in Excelcis Deo (x2)
Shepherds why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What your gladsome tidings be?
Which inspire your heavenly song
Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing
Come adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord the newborn king

22. Hark the herald angels sing

Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn king
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled
Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn king
Hail the heavn born prince of peace
Hail the son of righteousness
Light and life to all he brings
Risen with healing in his wings
Mild he lays his glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn king
23. Ding Dong merrily on High
Ding Dong merrily on High
In heaven the bells are ringing
Ding dong merrily the sky
Is riven with angels singing
Gl-o-o-o-o-o-ria, Hosanna in excelsis (x2)
Een so here below, below, Let steeple bells be swungen
And io, io, io, By priest and people sungen
Pray you dutifully prime, Your matin chime ye ringers
May you beautifully rhyme, Your evetime song ye singers

24. Grandma got run over by a Reindeer

Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walking home from our house Christmas Eve
You can say theres no such thing as Santa
But as for me and Grandpa, we believe
Verse 1: Shed been drinking too much eggnog
And we begged her not to go
But she forgot her medication
And staggered out into the snow
When they found her Christmas morning
At the scene of the attack
She had hoof prints on her forehead
And incriminating Claus marks on her back
Grandma got run over by a reindeer...
Verse 2: Now were all so proud of Grandpa
Hes been taking this so well
See him in there watching football
And playing cards with Cousin Mel
Its not Christmas without Grandma
All the familys dressed in black
And we just cant help but wonder
Should we open up her gifts or send them back?
Grandma got run over by a reindeer...
Verse 3: Now the goose is on the table
And the pudding made of fig
And the blue and silver candles
That would have matched the hair in Grandmas wig
Ive warned all my friends and neighbours
Better watch out for yourselves
They should never give a licence
To a man who drives a sleigh and plays with elves

25. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,
Jack Frost nipping on 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 going to 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 its been said many times, many ways,
A very Merry Christmas to you
26. We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas (x3)
And a happy new year
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year
We want some figgy pudding (x3)
So bring some right here
And we wont go until we get some (x3)
So bring some right here