Joan Baez Xmas Transposer
Cherry-Tree Carol
English 15th Century
Song : F#
Intro :
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When Joseph was an old man, an old man was he,
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he married Virgin Mary, the Queen of Galilee.
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He married Virgin Mary, the Queen of Galilee.
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Joseph and Mary walked through an orchard green,
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there were berries and cherries as thick as might be seen.
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There were berries and cherries as thick as might be seen.
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And Mary spoke to Joseph, so meek and so mild,
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“Joseph, gather me some cherries, for I am with child.
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Joseph, gather me some cherries, for I am with child.”
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And Joseph flew in anger, in anger flew he,
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“Let the father of the baby gather cherries for thee.
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Let the father of the baby gather cherries for thee.”
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Then up spoke baby Jesus from in Mary's womb,
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“Bend down the tallest tree that my mother might have some.
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Bend down the tallest tree that my mother might have some.”
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And bent down the tallest branch 'til it touched Mary's hand,
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cried she, ”Oh, look thou, Joseph, I have cherries by command.
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Cried she, “Oh, look thou, Joseph, I have cherries by command.
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