Holly, Jolly, Christmas Songs! - Desert Bluegrass

Holly, Jolly, Christmas Songs!

Desert Bluegrass Association

www.desertbluegrass.org, Version November 30, 2012

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1. Away In A Manger (verse 1)G Away in a manger, C G no crib for a bed, D the little Lord Jesus G lay down his sweet head. The stars in the sky C G looked down where he lay. D GThe little Lord Jesus C D G asleep in the hay.

(verse 2)G The cattle are lowing C G the baby awakes, D But little Lord Jesus G no crying he makes.

I love thee, Lord Jesus C G look down from the sky, D GAnd stay by my cradle C D G till morning is nigh.

(verse 3)G Be near me, Lord Jesus; C G I ask thee to stay D Close by me forever, G and love me I pray.

Bless all the dear children C G in Thy tender care, D GAnd take us to heaven, C D G to live with You there.

, Version November 30, 2012

2. Deck the Hall(verse 1)

GDeck the hall with boughs of holly, C G D G Fa la la la la, la la la la

Tis the season to be jolly, C G D G Fa la la la la, la la la laD G Don we now our gay apparel, Em D Fa la la, la la la, la la la GTroll the ancient Yule-tide carol, C G D G Fa la la la la, la la la la.

(verse 2)GSee the blazing Yule before us, C G D G Fa la la la la, la la la la

Strike the harp and join the chorus, C G D G Fa la la la la, la la la laD G Follow me in merry measure, Em D Fa la la, la la la, la la laGWhile I tell of Yule tide treasure, C G D G Fa la la la la, la la la la.

(verse 3)GFast away the old year passes, C G D G Fa la la la la, la la la la

Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, C G D G Fa la la la la, la la la laD G Sing we joyous, all together, Em D Fa la la, la la la, la la laGHeedless of the wind and weather, C G D G Fa la la la la, la la la la.


3. Feliz Navidad

G C - D7 G Feliz Navidad. Feliz Navidad. C D7 GFeliz Navidad. Prospero ano y felicidad.


C D7I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas! GI wanna wish you a Merry Christmas! C D7 GI wanna wish you a Merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart!



C D7I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas! GI wanna wish you a Merry Christmas! C D7 GI wanna wish you a Merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart!


4. Frosty the Snowman A D A Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, D A With a corncob pipe and a button nose E7 A And two eyes made out of coal.

D A Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say, D A He was made of snow but the children know E7 A how he came to life one day.

D A There must have been some magic in that E7 A Old silk hat they found. E7 For when they placed it on his head A B7 E7 He began to dance around.

A D A O, Frosty the snowman was alive as he could be, D A And the children say he could laugh and play E7 A just the same as you and me.

A D A Frosty the snowman knew the sun was hot that day, D A So he said, "Let's run and we'll have some fun E7 A Now before I melt away."

D A Down to the village, with a broomstick in his hand, D A Running here and there all around the square E7 A saying, “Catch me if you can.”

D A He led them down the streets of town E7 A Right to the traffic cop. E7 And he only paused a moment when A B7 E7 He heard him holler "Stop!"

A D A For Frosty the snowman had to hurry on his way, D A But he waved goodbye saying, "Don't you cry, E7 A I'll be back again someday."

A Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, E7 Look at Frosty go.

Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, A Over the hills of snow. A Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, E7 Look at Frosty go.

Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, A Over the hills of snow.


5. Go Tell It On the Mountain

(Chorus)

GGo tell it on the mountain D7 G over the hills and everywhere. G EmGo tell it on the mountain D7 G that Jesus Christ is born.

(verse 1)

GWhile shepherds kept their watching C Go'er silent flocks by night,

Behold throughout the heavens Em D7There shone a holy light.

(Chorus)

(verse 2) GWhen shepherds feared and trembled C Gwhen lo above the earth.

Rang out the angel chorus Em D7that hailed our Savior's birth.

(Chorus)

(verse 3)

GDown in the lowly manger C GThe humble Christ was born,

And God sent us salvation Em D7That blessed Christmas morn.

(Chorus)


6. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (verse 1) EmGod rest ye merry gentlemen C B let nothing you dismay, EmFor Jesus Christ our Savior C B was born upon this day, Am EmTo save us all from Satan's power D when we had gone astray.

= = = = = = = = = = = (chorus)

Em B Em0, tidings of comfort and joy, DComfort and joy. Em B Em0, tidings of comfort and joy! = = = = = = = = = = =

(verse 2) EmIn Bethlehem, in Jewry, C B This blessed Babe was born, EmAnd laid within a manger C B Upon this blessed morn; Am EmTo which His mother Mary D Did nothing take in scorn.

(Chorus)

(verse 3) EmFrom God our Heav'nly Father, C B A blessed Angel came; EmAnd unto certain shepherds C B Brought tidings of the same; Am EmHow that in Bethlehem was born D The Son of God by Name.

(Chorus)


7. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer = = = = = = = = = = = (chorus)GGrandma got run over by a reindeer, CWalking home from our house Christmas Eve. GYou can say there's no such thing as Santa, D GBut as for me and Grandpa, we believe. = = = = = = = = = = =

G DShe'd been drinkin' too much eggnog, GAnd we'd begged her not to go. CBut she'd left her medication, D G So she stumbled out the door into the snow.

DWhen they found her Christmas mornin', GAt the scene of the attack, CThere were hoof prints on her forehead, D GAnd incriminatin' claw marks on her back.

(Chorus)

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Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (CONTINUED)G DNow we're all so proud of Grandpa, GHe's been takin' this so well. CSee him in there watchin' football, D G Drinkin beer and playin' cards with cousin Bill.

DIt's not Christmas without Grandma. GAll the family's dressed in black. CAnd we just can't help but wonder: D GShould we open up her gifts or send them back?

(Chorus)

G DNow the goose is on the table GAnd the pudding made of fig. CAnd a blue and silver candle D G That would have just matched the hair in grandma's wig.

DI've warned all my friends and neighbors. G"Better watch out for yourselves. CThey should never give a license, D GTo a man who drives a sleigh and plays with elves."


8. Hark! The Herald Angels SingG D7Hark! The herald angels sing G D7 G "Glory to the new-born King!" EmPeace on earth and mercy mild D A D God and sinners reconciled.G C DJoyful all ye nations rise, G C D join the triumph of the skies. C AmWith angelic host proclaim D G D G "Christ is born in Bethlehem"C AmHark! The herald angels sing D G D G "Glory to the new-born King!"

G D7Christ, by highest heav'n a-dored, G D7 G Christ the everlasting Lord; EmLate in time be-hold Him come, D A D Offspring of the virgin womb.G C DVeiled in flesh, the Godhead see: G C D Hail th' incarnate Dei-ty;C AmPleased, as man, with men to dwell, D G D G Jesus our Em-man - u - el!C AmHark! the herald angels sing, D G D G "Glory to the newborn King!"

G D7Hail, the heav'n-born Prince of Peace! G D7 G Hail, the Son of Righteousness! EmLight and life to all He brings, D A D Ris'n with healing in his wings.G C DMild He lays His glory by, G C D Born that man no more may die,C AmBorn to raise the sons of earth, D G D G Born to give them second birth.C AmHark! the herald angels sing, D G D G "Glory to the newborn King!"


9. Jingle Bells (verse 1)G CDashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh. D7 GO'er the fields we go laughing all the way. C Bells on bobtail ring, making spirits bright. D7 G D7O what fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight! Oh!

(Chorus)GJingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. C G A7 D7Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh!GJingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. C G D7 GOh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh!

(verse 2)G CA day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride, D7 GAnd soon Miss Fanny Bright was seated by my side. CThe horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot, D7 G D7He got into a drifted bank, and we, we got up-sot! Oh! (Chorus) (verse 3)G CNow the ground is white, go it while you're young. D7 GAnd take the girls to-night, and sing this sleighing song. C Just get a bobtail bay, two-forty for his speed, D7 G D7Then hitch him to an open sleigh, and crack, you'll take the lead! Oh! (Chorus)


10. Rusty Chevrolet (verse 1)G CDashing through the snow in my rusty Chevrolet. D7 GDown the road I go, sliding all the way. CI need new piston ring. I need some new snow tires. D7 GMy car is held together by a piece of chicken wire!

(Chorus)D7 GOh, rust and smoke, the heater’s broke, the door just blew away. C G A7 D7I light a match to see the dash and then I start to pray-ay.GThe frame is bent, the muffler went, the radio’s okay.C G D7 GOh what fun it is to ride this rusty Chevrolet!

(verse 2)G CI went to Albertsons to get some Christmas cheer. D7 GI just passed up my left front tire and it’s gettin’hard to steer. CSpeeding down the highway, right past the county cops. D7 GI have to drag my swampers just to get the car to stop. (Chorus) (verse 3)G CBouncing through the snowdrift, in a big blue cloud of smoke. D7 GPeople laugh as I drive by, I wonder what’s the joke. C I have to get to Wal-Mart, to pick up my layaway, D7 GCause Santa’s comin’ soon in his big old rusty sleigh! (Chorus)


11. Joy to the World! (verse 1)D A7 DJoy to the world! The Lord is come. G A7 DLet earth re-ceive her King.

Let every heart prepare Him room,

And heav'n and nature sing, Aand heav'n and nature sing, D A7 Dand heav'n, and heav'n and na - ture sing.

(verse 2)D A7 DJoy to the earth! The Sav-ior reigns; G A7 DLet men their songs em-ploy;

While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains

Repeat the sounding joy, A7Re-peat the sound joy, D A7 DRe-peat, repeat the sound-ing joy.

(verse 3)D A7 DNo more let sin and sor-rows grow, G A7 DNor thorns in-fest the ground;

He comes to make His blessings flow

Far as the curse is found, A7Far as the curse is found, D A7 DFar as, far as the curse is found.

(verse 4)D A7 DHe rules the world with truth and grace, G A7 Dand makes the nations prove

The Glories of His righteousness

and wonders of His love, A7and wonders of His love, D A7 Dand wonders, wonders of His love.


12. 0 Little Town of Bethlehem(verse 1)

G C0 Little town of Bethlehem, G D G how still we see thee lie. Em CAbove thy deep and dreamless sleep G D G the silent stars go by. Em BYet in thy dark streets shineth, Em G the Everlasting Light. CThe hopes and fears of all the years G D7 G are met in thee tonight.

(verse 2)G CFor Christ is born of Mary, G D G And gathered all above, Em CWhile mortals sleep, the angels keep G D G Their watch of wond'ring love. Em BO morning stars, together Em G Proclaim the holy birth! CAnd praises sing to God the King, G D7 G And peace to men on earth

(verse 3) G CHow silently, how silently G D G The wondrous gift is giv'n! Em CSo God imparts to human hearts G D G The blessings of His heav'n. Em BNo ear may hear His coming, Em G But in this world of sin, CWhere meek souls will receive Him still, G D7 G The dear Christ enters in.

(verse 4) G CO holy Child of Bethlehem, G D G Descend to us, we pray; Em CCast out our sin and enter in; G D G Be born in us today. Em BWe hear the Christmas angels Em G The great glad tiding tell; CO come to us, abide with us, G D7 G Our Lord Emman - u - el!


13. Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerCRudolph, the red-nosed reindeer G7 had a very shiny nose.

And if you ever saw him, C you would even say it glows.

All of the other reindeer G7 used to laugh and call him names.

They never let poor Rudolph C join in any reindeer games.F CThen one foggy Christmas Eve F G7 C Santa came to say: G7"Rudolph with your nose so bright, C G7 won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"CThen all the reindeer loved him G7 as they shouted out with glee,

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, C you'll go down in his -- tor -- y!


Introduction

Dm7 Em G7 C You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Dm7 Em G7 C Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen, Am E7 Am D9 G7 but do you recall the most famous reindeer of all?

14. Silent Night (verse 1)C Silent night, holy night. G7 CAll is calm, all is bright. F CRound yon virgin, mother and child. F CHoly infant so tender and mild. G7 CSleep in heavenly peace, G7 Csleep in heavenly peace.

(verse 2)C Silent night, holy night. G7 CShepherds quake at the sight. F CGlories stream from heaven afar, F CHeavenly host sing "Alleluia". G7 CChrist the Savior is born, G7 CChrist the Savior is born.

(verse 3)C Silent night, holy night!G7 CSon of God, love's pure light.F CRadiant beams from Thy holy faceF CWith the dawn of redeeming grace,G7 CJesus Lord at Thy birth. G7 CJesus Lord at Thy birth.


15. Up on the House Top (verse 1)DUp on the house top reindeer pause, G D A7Out jumps good old Santa Clause. DDown thru the chimney with lots of toys, G D A7 DAll for the little ones, Christmas joys.

= = = = = = = = = = = (Chorus)G DHo, ho, ho! Who wouldn't go! A7 DHo, ho, ho! Who wouldn't go! G D GUp on the house top, click, click, click D A7 DDown thru the chimney with good Saint Nick.= = = = = = = = = = =

(verse 2)DFirst comes the stockings of little Nell, G D A7Oh, dear Santa, fill it well. DGive her a dolly that laughs and cries, G D A7 Done that will open and shut her eyes.

(Chorus)

(verse 3)DLook in the stocking of little Will,G D A7Oh, just see what a glorious fill!DHere is a hammer and lots of tacks,G D A7 Dwhistle and ball and a whip that cracks. (Chorus)


16. We Wish You a Merry Christmas (verse 1) G CWe wish you a merry Christmas A D7We wish you a merry Christmas B7 EmWe wish you a merry Christmas C D GAnd a happy New Year

(Chorus)G D7 A D7Good tidings we bring to you and your kin. G Am D7 GGood tidings for Christmas and a happy New Year.

(verse 2) G CWe all know that Santa's coming, A D7We all know that Santa's coming, B7 EmWe all know that Santa's coming, C D GAnd soon will be here.

(Chorus)

(verse 3) G CNow bring us some figgy pudding, A D7Now bring us some figgy pudding, B7 EmNow bring us some figgy pudding, C D GWe want some right now!

(Chorus)


I’ll Have A Bluegrass ChristmasC GWe’ll Have A Bluegrass Christmas at Uncle Joe’s G7 CI’ll Have A Bluegrass Christmas pickin’ banjos C7 FSittin’ up playin’ around the Christmas StillD7 G7 Hootin’ and a hollerin’, take a lead now cousin Bill.

C GListen to the bass swing the mistletoe G7 CHear the fiddle playing sweet and low C7 FPickin’ and a grinnin’ smellin’ mom’s pumpkin pieD7 G7 Eating turkey, gramp-pa loosening his fly.

C GAdd in some mandolins and guitars G7 CSingin’ Christmas carols pass the Mason jar C7 Em FIf we forget the words we can sing Fa La LaD7 G7 There in the corner is Jim-Bob chewing straw.

C GPlayin’ Bluegrass Christmas like Bill Monroe G7 CPickin‘ and a grinnin’ makin’ bluegrass grow C7 D m F We’re all doin' all right, Jammin’ with friends tonight, G7 CYes, we'll have a Blue... Bluegrass Christmas. Parody by Michael Crownhart


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