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Thursday, 24 November 2016

Carols for Christmas Lights Switching on at Twickenham Green 27 Nov

Rehearsals: 26 Nov 2-4 pm Parish Centre

1. 150  the first noel
2. twelve days of Christmas
3. 155 Hark the Herald
4, jingle bells
5. deck the halls
6. 159  o come all ye faithful
7. good king wenceslas
8. we wish you a merry Christmas

Additional songs:
136 Silent Night
137 Away in a manger

1. #150 The First Nowell (3 verses only)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mItWsC8RtM

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 winter's night that was so deep.

refrain
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell
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.

Then entered in those Wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

2. Twelve days of Christmas
https://youtu.be/oyEyMjdD2uk

On the first day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
A Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the second day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
2 Turtle Doves

On the third day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
3 French Hens

On the fourth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
4 Calling Birds

On the fifth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
5 Golden Rings

On the sixth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
6 Geese a Laying

On the seventh day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
7 Swans a Swimming

On the eighth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
8 Maids a Milking

On the ninth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
9 Ladies Dancing

On the tenth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
10 Lords a Leaping

On the eleventh day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
11 Pipers Piping

On the first day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
12 Drummers Drumming

3. 155 Hark the Herald
https://youtu.be/lCt1s44cfMM
Alto: https://youtu.be/EGTTwwTKwOk
Tenor: https://youtu.be/IxF5TSHd0_4
Bass: https://youtu.be/VUygOASW-Dg

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 the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n 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!"

4, jingle bells
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZrjtdRkwDA

refrain:
jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
(repeat)

verse 1:
Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight
(refrain)

verse 2:
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
We got into a drifted bank
And then we got upsot

(repeat verse 1 and refrain)

5. deck the halls
https://youtu.be/wx1a2qP6uEM


verse 1:
Deck the hall 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 Yuletide carol,
        Fa la la la la, la la, la, la.

Verse 2:
See the blazing Yule before us,       (fa la la...)
Strike the harp and join the chorus,       (fa la la...)
Follow me in merry measure,       (fa la la...)
While I tell of Yuletide treasure,       (fa la la...)

verse 3:
Fast away the old year passes,       (fa la la...)
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses,       (fa la la...)
Sing we joyous all together,       (fa la la...)
Heedless of the wind and weather,       (fa la la...)

6. 159  o come all ye faithful 
(apologies the tempo is too fast)
soprano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXyKDmOuVzU
alto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJO_CYMik4g
tenor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGVLcNqd9X4

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;

Refrain:
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.

God of God,
Light of light,
lo! he abhors not the virgin's womb;
very God, begotten not created; (refrain)

O Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
Sing all that hear in heaven God's holy word.
Give to our Father glory in the Highest; (refrain)

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee,
Born this happy morning,
Jesu, to thee be glory given;
Word of the Father,
now in flesh appearing; (refrain)


7. Good King Wenceslas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQVUMG6LZGM

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 you 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,
You and I will see him dine, when we bear them thither."
Page and monarch, forth they went, forth they went together,
Through the cold 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."
"Mark my footsteps, my good page, tread now in them boldly,
You shall find the winter's rage freeze your blood less coldly."

In his master's steps he trod, where the snow lay dinted;
Heat was in the very sod which the saint had printed.
Therefore, Christian men, be sure, wealth or rank possessing,
You who now will bless the poor shall yourselves find blessing.

8. We wish you a merry Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zflY5K63-wM

We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year.

Refrain:
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.
(refrain)

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.
(refrain)


Additional songs:

#136 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 Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour 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


#137 Away in a manger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v8vBmbGlis 

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 me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there

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