The Cherry Tree Carol

Joseph was an old man and an old man was he,

When he met Virgin Mary the Queen of Galilee

As Mary and Joseph were walking one day

To an orchard of cherry trees they chanced for to stray

Then Mary said to Joseph so meek and so mild

Pick me some cherries Joseph for I am with child

But Joseph were angry so angry were he

Let the father of your baby gather cherries for thee

Then upspoke Lord Jesus from in his mother’s womb

Bow low down cherry trees, bow down to the ground

And the cherry trees they bowed down, bowed low to the ground

And Mary gathered cherries whilst Joseph stood around

Then Joseph took Mary all upon his right knee.

Come tell me pretty baby when you birthday shall be

On the 5th day of January my birthday shall be

And the stars and the heavens shall all bow down to me.