Ere we come a-caroling 


Here we come a-caroling 
Among the leaves so green; 
Here we come a-wand'ring, 
So fair to be seen: 

CHORUS: Love and joy come to you, 
And to you glad Christmas too; 
And God bless you and send you 
a happy New Year, 
And Good send you a happy New Year. 

We are not daily beggars 
That beg from door to door; 
But we are neighbors 
Whom you have seen before: 

REPEAT CHORUS 

Good master and mistress, 
As you sit by the fire, 
Pray think of us poor children, 
Who wander in the mire: 

REPEAT CHORUS 

God bless the master of this house, 
Likewise the mistress, too, 
And all the little children, 
That round the table go: 

REPEAT CHORUS