St Hilda s Ukes Christmas Carols
AWAY IN A MANGER A[F]way in a manger, no crib for a [C7] bed The little Lord [F] Jesus laid [Bb] down his sweet [C] head The [F] stars in the night sky look down where he [C7] lay The little Lord [F] Jesus a [Bb] sleep on [C] the hay The [F] cattle are lowing, the baby a [C7] wakes But little Lord [F] Jesus no [Bb] crying he [C] makes I [F] love thee Lord Jesus, look down from the [C7] sky And stay by my [F] side until [Bb] morning [C] is [F] nigh Be [F] near me lord Jesus, I ask Thee to [C7] stay Close by me for [F] ever, and [Bb] love me, I [C] pray Bless [F] all the dear children in thy tender [C7] care And take us to [F] heaven to [Bb] live with [C] Thee [F] there. GOOD KING WENCESLAS [G] Good King Wenceslas looked out [C] on the feast of [G] Stephen, When the snow lay round about, [C] deep and crisp and [G] even. Brightly shone the moon that night, [C] though the frost was [G] cruel when a poor man came in [D] sight, [G] gathering winter fuel. [G] Hither, page, and stand by [C] If thou know it [G] telling: yonder peasant, who is he? [C] Where and what his [G] dwelling? Sire, he lives a good league hence, [C] underneath the [G] mountain, right against the forest [D] fence [G] by Saint Agnes fountain. [G] Bring me flesh, and bring me wine. [C] Bring me pine logs [G] hither. Thou and I will see him dine [C] when we bear the [G] thither. Page and monarch, [C] forth they went, forth they went to-[g]-gether through the rude wind's [D] wild lament [G] and the bitter weather. [G] Sire, the night is darker now, [C] and the wind blows [G] stronger. [F] ails my heart, I know not how. [C] I can go no [G] longer. Mark my footsteps my good page, [C] tread thou in them [G] boldly: Thou shalt find the [D] winter's rage [G] freeze thy blood less coldly. [G] In his master's step he trod, where the snow lay [G] dented. Heat was in the very sod [C] which the saint had [G] printed. Therefore, Christian men, be sure, [C] wealth or rank poss-[g]-essing, ye who now will [D] bless the poor [G] shall yourselves find blessing.
THE FIRST NOEL The [C] first Noel the angel [F] did [C] say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay: In fields where they lay a [Am] keeping [F] their [C] sheep On a cold winter's night that was so deep. (Chorus) Noel Noel Noel Noel Born is the [G] King of [C] Israel. [C] They looked up and [F] saw a [C] star Shining in the east beyond them far: And to the earth it [Am] gave [F] great [C] light And so it continued both day and night. (Chorus) Noel Noel Noel Noel Born is the [G] King of [C] Israel. And [C] by the light of that [F] same [C] star Three wise men came from the country far; To seek for a King was [Am] their [F] in [C] tent, And to follow the star wherever it went. (Chorus) Noel Noel Noel Noel Born is the [G] King of [C] Israel. Then [C] let us all with [F] one a-[c]-ccord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord, That hath made heaven and [Am] earth [F] of [C] nought, And with his blood mankind has bought. (Chorus) Noel Noel Noel Noel Born is the [G] King of [C] Israel.
HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING [G] Hark! the herald angels sing [D] Glory to the [G] newborn King Peace on earth and mercy mild [D] God and sinners reconcile. [G] Joyful all ye [Am7]nations [D] rise [G] Join the triumph [Am7]of the [D] skies; [C] With the angelic host pro-[am]-claim 'Christ is [G] born in Bethlehem' [C] Hark! the herald angels [Am] sing [D] Glory [G] to the new [D] born [G] King. [G] Hail, the heaven-born Prince of peace! [D] Hail the Son of [G] righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, [D] Risen with healing in his wings. [G] Mild he lays his [Am7] glory [D] by, [G] Born that man no [Am7] more may [D] die, [C] Born to raise the sons of [Am] earth, Born to [G] give them second [G] birth. [C] Hark! the herald angels [Am] sing, [D] Glory [G] to the new [D] born [G] King. IN THE BLEAK MID-WINTER [G] In the bleak mid-[em]-winter, [C] frosty winds made [D] moan [G]Earth stood hard as [Em]iron, [C] water like a [G]stone [D] Snow had fallen, [Em] snow on snow, [G] snow on [D] snow [G] In the bleak mid-[em]-winter [C] lo-[d]-ng [G] ago. [G] Oh, what can I [Em] give Him, [C] poor as I [D] am? [G] If I were a shep-[em]-herd, I [C] would bring a [G] lamb [D] If I were a [Em] wise man, [G] would I do my [Am] part [G] Yet what I can I [Em] give Him, [C] give [D] my [G] heart.
ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID'S CITY [D] Once in [G] royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her Baby In a manger for his bed [C] Mary [G] was that [Am] mother [G] mild, [C] Jesus [G] Christ her [D7] little [G] child. [D] He came [G] down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all, And His shelter was a stable, And his cradle was a stall; [C] With the [G] poor, and [Am] mean, and [G] lowly, [C] Lived on [G] earth our [D7] Savior [G] holy. [D] And our [G] eyes at last shall see Him, Through his own redeeming love; For that child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heaven above, [C] And he [G] leads his [Am] children [G]on [C] To the [G] place where [D7] he is [G] gone JINGLE BELLS [F] Dashing through the snow In a one horse open [Bb] sleigh O'er the fields we [C] go Laughing all the [F] way Bells on bob tails ring Making spirits [Bb] bright What fun it is to [C] laugh and sing A sleighing song to-[f]-night [F]Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way [Bb] Oh, what fun it [F] is to ride In a [G] one horse open [C] sleigh [F] Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way [Bb] Oh, what fun it [F] is to ride In a [C] one horse open [F] sleigh
OH, COME ALL YE FAITHFUL O [G] come all ye [D] faithful [G] joyful and tri-[d]-umphant Oh [G] come ye, O come ye, to [D] Be-[A]-ethle-[D]-hem; [G] Come and be-[d7]-hold [G] him [D] born the King of angels; CHORUS: Oh [G] come let us adore him Oh come let us adore him Oh [Am] come let us a-[d]-dore [C] him [G] Chri-[D7]-st the [G] Lord [G] Sing choirs of [D] angels [G] sing in exul-[d]-tation [G] Sing all ye citizens of [D] hea-[a]-ven a-[d]-bove; [G] Glory to [D7] Go-[G]-d i-[d]-n the highest CHORUS: Oh [G] come let us adore him Oh come let us adore him Oh [Am] come let us a-[d]-dore [C] him [G] Chri-[D7]-st the [G] Lord [G]Yea, Lord, we [D] greet thee, [G] born this happy [D] morning; [G] Jesus, to thee be [D] all [A] glory [D] given; [G] word of the [D7] Fa-[G]-ther, [D] now in flesh appearing CHORUS: Oh [G] come let us adore him Oh come let us adore him Oh [Am] come let us a-[d]-dore [C] him [G] Chri-[D7]-st the [G] Lord
SILENT NIGHT [G] Silent night, Holy night [D] All is [D7] calm, [G] all is bright [C] Round yon virgin, [G] mother and child [C] Holy infant, so [G] tender and mild [D] Sleep in [D7] heavenly [G] peace Sleep in [D7] heavenly [G] peace. [G] Silent night, Holy night [D] Son of [D7] God, [G] love's pure light [C] Radiant beams from [G]thy holy face [C] With the dawn of [G]redeeming grace, [D] Jesus, [D7] Lord at thy [G] birth Jesus, [D7] Lord at thy [G] birth. [G] Silent night, Holy night [D] Shepherds [D7] quake, [G] at the sight [C] Glories stream from [G] heaven above [C] Heavenly, hosts sing [G] Hallelujah. [D] Christ the Saviour is [G] born, Christ the [D7] Saviour is [G] born. WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS BY NIGHT While [F] shepherds watched their flocks by night, All [Dm] seated on the [C] ground, The [Bb] angel of the [G] Lord came [C] down, And glory shone a-[f]-round To [F] you, in David's town, this day, Is [Dm] born of David's [C] line A [Bb] Saviour, who is [G] Christ the [C] Lord; And this shall be the [F] sign Thus [F] spake the seraph and forthwith A-[D]-ppeared a shining [C] throng Of [Bb] angels, praising [G] God, and [C] thus Addressed their joyful [F] song All [F] glory be to God on high, And [Dm] to the earth be peace; Good [Bb] will henceforth from [G] Heaven to [C] men Begin and never [F] cease
[C] Ding dong [Dm] merrily on [C] high, In [F] heav'n the bells are [C] ringing: [C] Ding dong! [Dm] verily the [C] sky Is [F] riv'n with angel [C] singing. DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH [C] E'en so [Dm] here below, [C] below, Let [F] steeple bells be [C] swungen, [C] And [Dm] "Io, io, [C] io!" By [F] priest and people [C] sungen. [C] Pray you, [Dm] dutifully [C] prime Your [F] matin chime, ye [C] ringers; [C] May you [Dm] beautifully [C] rhyme Your [F] eve-time song, ye [C] singers.
O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM [C] O [F] little town of Bethlehem, How [Bb] still we [C] see thee [F] lie! [C] A-[F]-bove thy deep and dreamless sleep, The [Bb] silent [C] stars go [F] by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting [C] Light. [C7] The [F] hopes and fears of all the [C] years Are [Bb] met in [C] thee to [F] night. [C] How [F] silently, how silently, The [Bb] wondrous [C] Gift is [F] giv'n! [C] So [F] God imparts to human hearts The [Bb] blessings [C] of His [F] heaven. No ear may hear His coming, But in this [C] world of [C7] sin, Where [F] meek souls will receive Him [C] still, The [Bb] dear Christ [C] enters [F] in. [C] O [F] holy Child of Bethlehem, Des-[Bb]-cend to [C] us, we [F] pray; [C] Cast [F] out our sins and enter in, Be [Bb] born to [C] us to [F] day. We hear the Christmas angels The great [C] glad tidings [C7] tell: Oh, [F] come to us, abide with [C] us, Our [Bb] Lord Em-[C]-manu-[F]-el!
We Wish You A Merry Christmas We [G] wish you a Merry [C] Christmas We [G] wish you a Merry [C] Christmas We [G] wish you a Merry [C] Christmas And a [Am] Happy [D] New [G] Year CHORUS: Good [G] tidings we [D] bring To [A] you and your [D] kin And a [C] Happy [D7] New [G] Year Now [G] bring us some figgy [D] pudding Now [A] bring us some figgy [D] pudding Now [G] bring us some figgy [D] pudding And a [C] cup of [D7] good [G] cheer CHORUS: Good [G] tidings we [D] bring To [A] you and your [D] kin And a [C] Happy [D7] New [G] Year We [G] won't go until we [D] get some We [A] won't go until we [D] get some We [G] won't go until we [D] get some So [C] bring it [D7] right [G] here CHORUS: Good [G] tidings we [D] bring To [A] you and your [D] kin And a [C] Happy [D7] New [G] Year We [A] wish you a Merry [D] Christmas And a [C] Happy [D7] New [G] Year CHORUS: Good [G] tidings we [D] bring To [A] you and your [D] kin And a [C] Happy [D7] New [G] Year