Glandore Carols Songbook - City of Marion

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SONG LISTAustralian Jingle Bells 1

Christmas Sharks 2

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree 3

Mary, Did you Know? 4

White Christmas 5

Feliz Navidad 6

Last Christmas 7

O Come, All Ye Faithful 8

Go Tell It On The Mountain 9

Have Yourself a Merry Christmas 10

Take On Me 11

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night 12

Once in Royal David’s City 13

Long Expected Dawn 14

Sleigh Bells 15

Joy to the World 16

First Noel 16

Away in a Manger 17

Silent Night 17

Deck the Halls 18

We Three Kings of Orient Are 18

Hark the Herald Angels Sing 19

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 20

Ding Dong Merrily on High 21

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer 21

We Wish You a Merry Christmas 22

1. AUSTRALIAN JINGLE BELLS

Dashing through the bush, in a rusty Holden ute,Kicking up the dust, esky in the boot.Kelpie by my side, singing Christmas songs,Its summer time and I am in my singlet, shorts and thongs.

Oh! jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.Christmas in Australia on a scorching summer’s day, Hey!Jingle bells, jingle bells, Christmas time is beaut’,Oh what fun it is to ride in a rusty Holden ute.

Engines getting hot: we dodge kangaroos,The swaggie climbs aboard, he is welcome too.All the family’s there, sitting by the pool,Christmas Day the Aussie way, by the barbecue.

Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.Christmas in Australia on a scorching summer’s day, Hey!Jingle bells, jingle bells, Christmas time is beaut’,Oh what fun it is to ride in a rusty Holden ute.

Come the afternoon, Grandpa has a doze.The kids and uncle Bob are swimming in their clothes.The time comes round to go, we take a family snap,Pack the car and all shoot through before the washing up.

Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.Christmas in Australia on a scorching summer’s day, Hey!Jingle bells, jingle bells, Christmas time is beaut’,Oh what fun it is to ride in a rusty Holden ute.

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2. CHRISTMAS SHARKS

Baby shark, doo doo doo doo dooBaby shark, doo doo doo doo dooBaby shark, doo doo doo doo dooBaby shark

Mommy shark, doo doo doo doo dooMommy shark, doo doo doo doo dooMommy shark, doo doo doo doo dooMommy shark

Daddy shark, doo doo doo doo doo dooDaddy shark, doo doo doo doo doo dooDaddy shark, doo doo doo doo doo dooDaddy shark

Grandma shark, doo doo doo doo doo dooGrandma shark, doo doo doo doo doo dooGrandma shark, doo doo doo doo doo dooGrandma shark

Grandpa shark, doo doo doo doo doo dooGrandpa shark, doo doo doo doo doo dooGrandpa shark, doo doo doo doo doo dooGrandpa shark

“Shh!”Santa Claus, doo doo doo doo dooSanta Claus, doo doo doo doo dooSanta Claus, doo doo doo doo doo“Santa Claus! Happy holidays!”

It’s for you, doo doo doo doo doo dooIt’s for you, doo doo doo doo doo dooIt’s for you, doo doo doo doo doo doo“And, oh”“It’s for you!”

Happy, happy, doo doo doo doo dooMerry, merry, doo doo doo doo dooHolidays, doo doo doo doo doo“Happy holidays!”

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3. ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE

Rockin’ around the Christmas treeAt the Christmas party hopMistletoe hung where you can seeEvery couple tries to stopRockin’ around the Christmas treeLet the Christmas spirit ringLater we’ll have some pumpkin pieAnd we’ll do some caroling

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hearVoices singing, let’s be jollyDeck the halls with boughs of hollyRockin’ around the Christmas treeHave a happy holidayEveryone dancin’ merrilyIn the new old-fashioned way

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hearVoices singing, let’s be jollyDeck the halls with boughs of hollyRockin’ around the Christmas treeHave a happy holidayEveryone dancin’ merrilyIn the new old-fashioned way

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4. MARY, DID YOU KNOW?

Mary, did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water?Mary, did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters?Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?This child that you’ve delivered, will soon deliver you

Mary, did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?Mary, did you know that your baby boy will calm the storm with his hand?Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?When you kiss your little baby, you kiss the face of God

Mary, did you know? (Did you know?)Mary, did you know?Mary, did you know? (Mary, did you know?)Mary, did you know? (Mary, did you know?)Mary, did you know?

The blind will see, the deaf will hear, the dead will live againThe lame will leap, the dumb will speak the praises of the lamb!

Mary, did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?Mary, did you know that your baby boy would one day rule the nations?Did you know that your baby boy is Heaven’s perfect Lamb?That sleeping child you’re holding is the great I am

Mary, did you know? (Mary, did you know?)Mary, did you know? (Mary, did you know?)Mary, did you know? (Mary, did you know?)

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5. WHITE CHRISTMAS

I’m dreaming of a white ChristmasJust like the ones I used to knowWhere the tree tops glistenAnd children listenTo hear sleigh bells in the snow, the snow

Said, I’m dreaming of a white ChristmasWith every Christmas card I writeMay your days, may your days, may your daysBe merry and brightAnd may all your Christmas’ be white

I’m dreaming of a white ChristmasJust like the ones I used to knowWhere the tree tops glistenAnd children listenTo hear sleigh bells in the snow, oh

I’m dreaming of a white ChristmasWith every Christmas card I writeMay your days, may your days, may your daysBe merry and brightAnd may all your Christmas’ be white

I’m dreaming of a white ChristmasWith every Christmas card I writeMay your days be merry and brightAnd may all your Christmas’ be white

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6. FELIZ NAVIDAD

Feliz NavidadFeliz NavidadFeliz NavidadProspero año y felicidad


I wanna wish you a merry ChristmasI wanna wish you a merry ChristmasI wanna wish you a merry ChristmasFrom the bottom of my heart

We wanna wish you a merry ChristmasWe wanna wish you a merry ChristmasWe wanna wish you a merry ChristmasFrom the bottom of our heart










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Last Christmas, I gave you my heartBut the very next day you gave it awayThis year, to save me from tearsI’ll give it to someone special


Once bitten and twice shyI keep my distanceBut you still catch my eyeTell me, babyDo you recognize me?Well, it’s been a yearIt doesn’t surprise me(Merry Christmas!) I wrapped it up and sent itWith a note saying, “I love you, “ I meant itNow, I know what a fool I’ve beenBut if you kissed me nowI know you’d fool me again



7. LAST CHRISTMAS

A crowded room, friends with tired eyesI’m hiding from you, and your soul of iceMy god, I thought you were someone to rely onMe? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on

A face on a lover with a fire in his heartA man under cover but you tore me apartNow, I’ve found a real love you’ll never fool me again



A face on a lover with a fire in his heartA man under cover but you tore him apartMaybe next year I’ll give it to someoneI’ll give it to someone special

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8. O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL

O Come All Ye FaithfulJoyful 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.

Sing, choirs of angels,Sing in exultation,Sing all ye citizens of heaven above.Glory to God in the highest;O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,Christ the Lord.

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9. GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN

Go tell it on the mountainOver the hills and everywhereGo tell it on the mountainOur Jesus Christ is born

When I was a seekerI sought both night and dayI asked the Lord to help meAnd he showed me the way


He made me a watchmanUpon a city wallAnd if I am a ChristianI am the least of all


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10. HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY CHRISTMAS

Have yourself a merry little ChristmasLet your heart be lightFrom now onOur troubles will be out of sight

Have yourself a merry little ChristmasMake the yuletide gayFrom now onOur troubles will be miles away

Here we are as in olden daysHappy golden days of yoreFaithful friends who are dear to usGather near to us, once more

Through the yearsWe all will be togetherIf the fates allowHang a shining starUpon the highest boughAnd have yourself a merry little Christmas right now

Faithful friends who are dear to usGather near to us, once more

Through the yearsWe all will be togetherIf the fates allowSo hang a shining starUpon the highest boughA merry little Christmas now

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11. TAKE ON ME

We’re talking awayI don’t know whatI’m to say I’ll say it anywayToday’s another day to find youShying awayI’ll be coming for your love, okay?

Take on me (take on me)Take me on (take on me)I’ll be goneIn a day or two

So needless to sayI’m odds and endsBut I’ll be stumbling awaySlowly learning that life is okaySay after meIt’s no better to be safe than sorry

Take on me (take on me)Take me on (take on me)I’ll be goneIn a day or two

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12. WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCH THEIR FLOCKS BY NIGHT

While shepherds watched their flocks by night,All seated on the ground,The angel of the Lord came downAnd glory shone around.

‘Fear not,’ said he (for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind),‘Glad tidings of great joy I bring you and all humankind.’

‘To you in David’s town this dayIs born of David’s lineA Saviour, who is Christ the Lord;And this shall be the sign:

The heavenly babe you there shall findTo human view displayed,All meanly wrapped in swaddling clothesAnd in a manger laid.’

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Thus spake the seraph; and forthwithAppeared a shining throngof angels, praising God, who thusaddressed their joyful song;

‘All glory be to God on high,And to the world be peace;Goodwill henceforth from heaven to earthBegin and never cease.’

Once in royal David’s cityStood a lowly cattle shedWhere a mother laid her babyin a manger for his bed:Mary was that mother mild,Jesus Christ her little child.

He came down to earth from heavenWho is God and Lord of all,And his shelter was a stable,And his cradle was a stall;With the poor, despised and lowlyLived on earth our Saviour holy.

And through all his wondrous childhood,Day by day like us he grew;He was little, weak, and helpless,Tears and smiles like us he knew;And he feels for all our sadness,And he shares in all our gladness.

13. ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID’S CITY

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And our eyes at last shall see him,Through his own redeeming love,For that child so dear and gentleis our Lord in heaven above;And he leads his children onto the place where he is gone.

Not in that poor lowly stable,With the oxen standing by,We shall see him: but in heaven,Set at God’s right hand on high,When his children gather roundbright like stars, with glory crowned.

14. LONG EXPECTED DAWN

Here comes the blessed dawn!The long-expected dawn,When holy Master comes,Waiting for me to come;Towards the beach I swim,For grace and strength on whim,Here comes the blessed dawn!

Here comes the blessed dawn!Here comes the blessed dawn!When all shall be for Jesus,Whose blood, for me, so precious;To Him all land shall yield,Boat, net, fish and all fields;Here comes the blessed dawn!

Here comes the blessed dawn!The long-expected dawn,When all who live for Him,Will bring all things to Him;In all denominations,Jesus shall have the sway;Here comes the blessed dawn!

Here comes the blessed dawn!The long-expected dawnThough stripped for mighty work,Ne’er ignore “It is the Lord!”Who waits for me on shore,With my breakfast too sure;Here comes the blessed dawn!

Here comes the blessed dawn!The long-expected dawn,The dawn of glory bright,At the harbour so bright;All hail the Jesus Christ!Whose reign no more affright,Here comes the blessed dawn!

Here comes the blessed dawn!The long-expected dawn,Where fresh commission given,Where strength divine is given,To move salvation’s train,With high and glorious strains,Here comes the blessed dawn!

Here comes the blessed dawn!The long-expected dawn,Where all nets shall be oneAnd all disciples one!Come blessed Comforter!Come bless this encounter;Welcome, thou blessed dawn!

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15. SLEIGH BELLS

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring tingle tingling tooCome on, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with youOutside the snow is falling and friends are calling “yoo hoo!”Come on, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy and cozy are weWe’re snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would beLet’s take the road before us and sing a chorus or twoCome on, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy and cozy are weWe’re snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would beLet’s take the road before us and sing a chorus or twoCome on, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you

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17. FIRST NOEL

The first Noel the angels did sayWas 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.

They looked up above and there saw a starShining in the east beyond them afar;And to the earth it gave great light,And so it continued both day and night.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,Born is the King of Israel.

Joy to the world; the Lord is come!Let earth receive her King;Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room,Let Heaven and Angels sing,Let Heaven and Angels sing,Let 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,Repeat the sounding joy,Repeat, repeat the sounding joy

He rules the world with truth and grace;And makes the nations proveThe glories of His righteousness,And wonders of His love,And wonders of His love,And wonders, wonders of His love.

16. JOY TO THE WORLD

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Silent night! Holy night!All is calm, all is bright;Round yon Virgin Mother and ChildHoly 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,Heav’nly host sing Alleluia,

Christ the Saviour is born!Christ the Saviour is born!

Silent night! Holy night!Son of God, love’s pure lightRadiant beams from thy holy faceWith the dawn of redeeming grace

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth,Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

19. SILENT NIGHT18. 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 the little Lord Jesus no crying He makes;I love thee, Lord Jesus; look down from the skyAnd stay by my side until morning is nigh.

Be near me Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stayClose by me for ever, 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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20. DECK THE HALLS

Deck the halls with boughs of hollyFala lala la lala la la‘Tis the season to be jolly,Fala lala la lala la laDon we now our gay apparel,Falala lalala la la laTroll the ancient Yuletide carol,Falalalala lala la la.

See the flowing bowl before usFala lala la lala la laStrike the harp and join the chorus,Fala lala la lala la laFollow me in merry measure,Falala lalala la la laWhile I sing of beauty’s treasure,Falalalala lala la la.

Fast away the old year passes,Fala lala la lala la laHail the new, ye lads and lasses,Fala lala la lala la laSing we joyous all together,Falala lalala la la laHeedless of the wind and weather,Falalalala lala la la.

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 proceedingGuide 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

21. WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT ARE

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Hark the herald angels singGlory to the newborn King!Peace on earth and mercy mildGod and sinners reconciledJoyful, all ye nations riseJoin the triumph of the skiesWith the angelic host proclaimChrist is born in BethlehemHark! The herald angels singGlory to the newborn King!

Christ, by highest Heav’n adoredChrist the everlasting Lord!Late in time, behold Him comeOffspring of a virgin’s womb.Veiled in flesh the Godhead seeHail th’incarnate DeityPleased with us in flesh to dwell,Jesus our Emmanuel.Hark! The herald angels singGlory to the newborn King!

22. HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING

Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace!Hail the Son of Righteousness!Light and life to all He bringsRis’n with healing in His wingsMild He lays His glory byBorn that man no more may dieBorn to raise the sons of earthBorn to give them second birthHark! The herald angels singGlory to the newborn King!

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God rest ye merry gentlemenLet nothing you dismayRemember Christ the SaviourWas born on Christmas dayTo save us all from Satan’s powerWhen we had gone astrayOh tidings of comfort and joy,Comfort and joy!Oh tidings of comfort and joy!

From God our Heavenly FatherA blessed angel cameAnd unto certain shepherdsBrought tidings of the sameHow that in Bethlehem was bornThe Son of God by nameOh tidings of comfort and joy,Comfort and joy!Oh tidings of comfort and joy!

23. GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN

Now to the Lord sing praises,All you within this place,And with true love and brotherhoodEach other now embrace;This holy tide of ChristmasAll other doth deface.Oh tidings of comfort and joy,Comfort and joy!Oh tidings of comfort and joy!

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Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer (reindeer)Had a very shiny nose (like a light bulb)And if you ever saw it (saw it)You would even say it glows (like a light bulb)All of the other reindeer (reindeer)Used to laugh and call him names (like Pinochio)They never let poor Rudolph (Rudolph)Play in any reindeer games (like Monopoly)Then one foggy Christmas EveSanta came to say (Gidday!)Rudolph with your nose so brightWon’t you guide my sleigh tonight?Then all the reindeer loved him (loved him)And they shouted out with glee (yippee)“Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer (reindeer)You’ll go down in history!” (like James Cook)

25. RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER

Ding Dong Merrily on HighIn heaven the bells are ringingDing Dong verily the skyIs riven with Angels singingGlor...ia, Hozanna in ExcelsisGlor...ia, Hozanna in Excelsis

E’en so here below, belowLet steeple bells be swungenAnd i-o i-o i-oGlor...ia, Hozanna in ExcelsisGlor...ia, Hozanna in Excelsis

Pray you dutifully primeYour matin chime ye ringersMay you beautifully rimeYou en’-time song ye singersGlor...ia, Hozanna in ExcelsisGlor...ia, Hozanna in Excelsis

Glorious now behold him arise, King and God and sacrifice,Alleluia, Alleluia, Sounds through the earth and skies.

24. DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH

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26. 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.

Now bring us some figgy pudding; Oh, bring us some figgy pudding; Oh, bring us some figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer.

For we all like our figgy pudding;We all like our figgy pudding;We all like our figgy puddingso bring some out here.

And we won’t go until we’ve got some; We won’t go until we’ve got some; We won’t go until we’ve got someso 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.

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MERRYCHRISTMAS

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O little town of BethlehemHow still we see thee lieAbove thy deep and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go byYet in thy dark streets shinethThe everlasting LightThe hopes and fears of all the yearsAre met in thee tonight

For Christ is born of MaryAnd gathered all aboveWhile mortals sleep, the angels keepTheir watch of wondering loveO morning stars togetherProclaim the holy birthAnd praises sing to God the KingAnd Peace to men on earth

1. O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM

Lullay, Thou little tiny Child,By, by, lully, lullay.Lullay, Thou little tiny Child.By, by, lully, lullay.

O sisters, too, how may we do,For to preserve this day;This poor Youngling for whom we sing,By, by, lully, lullay.

Then woe is me, poor Child, for Thee,And ever mourn and say;For Thy parting, nor say nor sing,By, by, lully, lullay.

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