Here we come a-wassailing
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Here we come a-wassailing (Here we come a caroling)
Here we come a-wassailing Among the leaves so green; Here we come a-wand’ring So fair to be seen.
Refrain: Love and joy come to you, And to you your Wassail too; And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year And God send you a Happy New Year.
Our wassail cup is made Of the rosemary tree, And so is your beer Of the best barley.
Love and joy come to you…
We are not daily beggars That beg from door to door; But we are neighbours’ children, Whom you have seen before.
Love and joy come to you…
Call up the butler of this house, Put on his golden ring. Let him bring us up a glass of beer, And better we shall sing.
Love and joy come to you…
We have got a little purse Of stretching leather skin; We want a little of your money To line it well within.
Love and joy come to you…
Bring us out a table And spread it with a cloth; Bring us out a mouldy cheese, And some of your Christmas loaf.
Love and joy come to you…
God bless the master of this house Likewise the mistress too, And all the little children That round the table go.
Love and joy come to you…
Good master and good mistress, While you’re sitting by the fire, Pray think of us poor children Who are wandering in the mire.
Love and joy come to you…
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