A Child\'s Christmas, Holiday Songs & Carols

1. Santa Claus is Coming To Town 1. Santa Claus is Coming To Town Words and music by J. Fred Coots, Henry Gillespie © 1934 You better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He's making a list, Checking it twice; Gonna find out Who's naughty or nice Santa Claus is coming to town He sees you when you're sleeping He knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good So be good for goodness sake! With little tin horns and little toy drums Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa Claus is coming to town! 2. Merry Christmas Greeting 3. A Holly Jolly Christmas Words and music by Johnny Marks © 1962 Have a holly jolly Christmas, It’s the best time of the year. I don’t know if there’ll be snow, but have a cup of cheer. Have a holly jolly Christmas, and when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know and everyone you meet. Oh ho, the mistletoe, hung where you can see. Somebody waits for you; Kiss him once for me! Have a holly jolly Christmas, and in case you didn’t hear: Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas this year. 4. Up On the Housetop B.R. Hanby Duet with Susie & Juliet; Background Vocals –Juliet, Keely & Julianna Up on the housetop reindeer pause, Out jumps good old Santa Claus; Down thro’ the chimney with lots of toys, All for the little ones, Christmas joys Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go! Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go! Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down thro’ the chimney with good Saint Nick First comes the stocking of little Nell; Oh, dear Santa, fill it well; Give her a dollie that laughs and crys One that will open and shut her eyes Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go! Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go! Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick Next comes the stocking of little Will; Oh, just see what a glorious fill! Here is a hammer and lots of tacks, Also a ball and a whip that cracks. Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go! Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go! Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick 5. Joke - Junglebells What do gorillas sing at Christmas? Junglebells, Junglebells! 6. Jingle Bells Traditional by James Pierpoint 1857 Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O'er the fields we go Laughing all the way (ha ha ha) Bells on bob tails ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight A day or two ago I thought I'd take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side The horse was lean and lank Misfortune seemed his lot We got into a drifted bank And we, we got upsot -upside down! 7. Joke - Iceburgers & Snowball What do Snowmen eat for lunch? Iceburgers Where do Snowmen dance? At a Snowball 8. Frosty the Snowman Written by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson, first recorded by Gene Autry and the Cass County Boys in 1950. Copyrite Chappell & Co., Inc. Featuring Stella & Maz Come a little closer children I’ve got a story to tell It’s about a man you’ve heard of (Oh gee) And I, I knew him well (How well?) He was born on a cold winter’s morning And went on to gain great fame May I begin my story? And refer to him by name…(Please do) Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul With a corncob pipe and a button nose And two eyes made out of coal. Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale; they say He was made of snow but the children Know how he came to life one day. (But how?) There must have been some magic in that Old silk hat they found. For when they placed it on his head He began to dance around. O, Frosty the snowman Was alive as he could be And the children say he could laugh And play just the same as you and me. Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go. (Come on!) Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Over the hills of snow. (Hey over here!) Frosty the snowman knew The sun was hot that day, So he said, "Let's run and We'll have some fun Before I melt away." (Where did he go?) Down to the village, With a broomstick in his hand, Running here and there all Around the square saying, Catch me if you can. He led them down the streets of town Right to the traffic cop. And he only paused a moment when He heard him holler "Stop!" For Frosty the snow man Had to hurry on his way, But he waved goodbye saying, "Don't you cry, I'll be back again someday." Thumpetty thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go. (Bye bye) 9. Merry Christmas: Spanish & Swedish Feliz Navidad & God Jul! (Good Yule) 10. The Little Drummer Boy Words and Music by Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati & Harry Simeone © 1957 Featuring Maz on Drums Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum, When we come. Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum That's fit to give a King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum, On my drum? Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum. 11. Joke – Reindeer Wearing Earmuffs What do you call a reindeer wearing earmuffs? Anything you want to – he can’t hear you. 12. Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer Words by Robert L. May (c) 1947 Music by Johnny Marks Featuring Stella You know Dasher and Dancer And Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid And Donner and Blitzen. But do you recall The most famous reindeer of all? Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows. All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names. They never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say: "Rudolph with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?" Then how the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you'll go down in history! On Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen On Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen On Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen On Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen Repeats: (Reindeer), (Like a lightbulb), (Saw it), (Like a lightbulb), (Like Pinocchio) (Like Monopoly), (Ho, Ho, Ho), (Loved him) (Yippee), (Like George Washington) 13. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Featuring the New Mexico Christmas Choristers, Zoey Reese, Michael Finnegan & Kari Reese Mark O’Connor Piano and production God rest ye merry, gentlemen Let nothing you dismay Remember, Christ, our Savior Was born on Christmas day To save us all from Satan's power When we were gone astray O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy In Bethlehem, in Israel, This blessed Babe was born And laid within a manger Upon this blessed morn The which His Mother Mary Did nothing take in scorn O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy From God our Heav’nly Father A blessed Angel came; And unto certain Shepherds Brought tidings of the same: How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by Name. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy 14. Merry Christmas: Portuguese & Navajo Feliz Natal & Merry Keshmish 15. I’m Getting Nuttin’ for Christmas Words and music by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett © 1955 Stella, Susie & Maz I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas Mommy and Daddy are mad. I'm getting nuttin' for Christmas 'Cause I ain't been nuttin' but bad. I broke my bat on Johnny's head; Somebody snitched on me. I hid a frog in sister's bed; Somebody snitched on me. Spilled some ink on Mommy's rug; I made Tommy eat a bug; Bought some gum with a penny slug; Somebody snitched on me. Chorus I put a tack on teacher's chair Somebody snitched on me. I tied a knot in Susie's hair Somebody snitched on me. I did a dance on Mommy's plants Climbed a tree and tore my pants Filled the sugar bowl with ants Somebody snitched on me. Chorus I won't be seeing Santa Claus; Somebody snitched on me. He won't come visit me because Somebody snitched on me. Next year I'll be going straight; Next year I'll be good, just wait I'd start now, but it's too late; Somebody snitched on me. So you better be good the whole year through 'Cause if you're bad, I'm warning you, You'll get nuttin' for Christmas. 16. Love Came Down at Christmas Christina G Rossetti (1830-1894) Traditional Irish Melody Featuring Gregg Daigle on Guitar and Richard Pleasance on Vocals Love Came Down at Christmas, Love all lovely, love divine; Love was born at Christmas, Star and angels gave the sign. Love shall be our token, Love be yours and love be mine, Love to God and all men, Love for plea and gift and sign. Love Came Down at Christmas, Love all lovely, love divine; Love was born at Christmas, Star and angels gave the sign. 17. Deck the Hall Traditional Old Welsh Air Featuring the New Mexico Christmas Choristers and Mark O’Connor Piano and production Deck the hall with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la. Troll the ancient Yule tide carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la. See the blazing Yule before us, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Strike the harp and join the chorus. Fa la la la la, la la la la. Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la, la la la la. While I tell of Yule tide treasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Sing we joyous, all together, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la. 18. Joke – Santa Walking Backwards Who says OH, OH, OH? Santa – walking backwards 19. You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch - Dr. Seuss' “How the Grinch Stole Christmas" Written by Dr. Seuss, Music by Albert Hague © 1966 Michael Finnegan & Susie Duet You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch. You really are a heel. You're as cuddly as a cactus, You're as charming as an eel. Mr. Grinch. You're a bad banana With a greasy black peel. You're a monster, Mr. Grinch. Your heart's an empty hole. Your brain is full of spiders, You've got garlic in your soul. Mr. Grinch. I wouldn't touch you, with a thirty-nine-and-a-half foot pole. You're a vile one, Mr. Grinch. You have termites in your smile. You have all the tender sweetness Of a seasick crocodile. Mr. Grinch. Given the choice between the two of you I'd take the seasick crocodile. You're a foul one, Mr. Grinch. You're a nasty, wasty skunk. Your heart is full of unwashed socks Your soul is full of gunk. Mr. Grinch. The three words that best describe you, are, and I quote: "Stink. Stank. Stunk." 20. Merry Christmas: French & Italian Joyeux Noël & Buon Natale 21. We Wish You a Merry Christmas Traditional English Folk Song Duet with Susie & Juliet We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please bring us a figgy pudding, Please bring us a figgy pudding, Please bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year. We like figgy figgy pudding, We like figgy figgy pudding, We like figgy figgy pudding, and a cup of good cheer We won't go until we’ve got some, We won't go until we’ve got some, We won't go until we’ve got some, kindly bring some out here. We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 22. I Saw Three Ships Traditional Old English Melody Featuring Gregg Daigle on Guitar, Maz on Drums I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas day, on Christmas day. I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas day in the morning. And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas day, on Christmas day? And what was in those ships all three On Christmas day in the morning? The Virgin Mary and Christ were there, On Christmas day, on Christmas day. The Virgin Mary and Christ were there, On Christmas day in the morning. Then let us all rejoice, Amain, On Christmas day, on Christmas day Then let us all rejoice, Amain, On Christmas day in the morning. 23. Here We Come-A-Caroling Traditional Old English Wassail Song Featuring the New Mexico Christmas Choristers, Meghan Bode, Peter Stoll, Wendy Barker & Zane Barker Mark O’Connor Piano and production Here we come a caroling Among the leaves so green; Here we come a wand'ring, So fair to be seen. Love and joy come to you, And to you glad Christmas too; And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year, And God send you a Happy New Year. Good Master and Mistress As you sit by the fire Pray think of us poor children, Who wander in the mire. Chorus God bless the Master of this house, Likewise the Mistress too And all the little children, That round the table go. Chorus 24. Go Tell It On The Mountain Afro-American Spiritual, 19th cent; adapt. John W. Work (b. 1901) original arr. Horace Clarence Boyer (b. 1935) Erin Moody and Michael Finnegan - Background Vocals Gregg Daigle - Banjo & Guitar Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born! While shepherds kept their watching o’er silent flocks by night, behold, throughout the heavens there shone a holy light. Chorus The shepherds feared and trembled When lo! Above the earth Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savior’s birth. Chorus 25. Joke – Christmas Cake What’s the best thing to put into a Christmas Cake? Your teeth 26. O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) Traditional German Folk Song Featuring Juliet Doherty on Vocals O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Forever true your color O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Forever true your color. Your boughs so green, in summer time, Stay bravely green in wintertime O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! Forever true your color! O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! You fill my heart with music! O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! You fill my heart with music! Reminding me on Christmas day To think of you and then be gay O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! You fill my heart with music! 27. Joke – Tinsellitis What happens if you eat the Christmas Decorations? You get Tinsellitis 28. We Need A Little Christmas (Haul Out the Holly) Music and Lyric by Jerry Herman from the musical Mame Caleb Robinson & Stella Farnan - Background Vocals Haul out the holly Put up the tree before my spirit falls again Fill up the stocking I may be rushing things but deck the halls again now. For we need a little Christmas, right this very minute Candles in the window, carols at the spinet Yes, we need a little Christmas, right this very minute It hasn't snowed a single flurry But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry! Climb down the chimney Turn on the brightest string of lights I’ve ever seen Slice up the fruitcake It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough. Cause we need a little music, need a little laughter Need a little singing, ringing through the rafter And we need a little snappy “Happy ever after” Need a little Christmas now! 29. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Music by Hugh Martin and Lyrics by Ralph Blane 1943 Introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 film “Meet Me in St. Louis” Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light From now on, our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Make the Yule-tide gay, From now on, our troubles will be miles away. Here we are as in olden days, Happy golden days of yore. Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us, once more. Through the years We all will be together, If the Fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough. And have yourself a merry little Christmas now. 30. Jolly Old St. Nicholas Traditional Juliet, Keely, Mia, Summer & Julianna - Children’s Voices Jolly old St. Nicholas, Lean your ear this way! Don’t you tell a single soul, What I’m going to say; Christmas Eve is coming soon; Now, you dear old man, Whisper what you’ll bring to me: Tell me if you can. When the clock is striking twelve, When I'm fast asleep, Down the chimney broad and black, With your pack you'll creep; All the stockings you will find Hanging in a row; Mine will be the shortest one, You'll be sure to know. Johnny wants a pair of skates; Susie wants a sled; Nellie wants a picture book; yellow blue and red; Now I think I'll leave to you what to give the rest; Choose for me, dear Santa Claus, You will know the best. 31. Merry Christmas: Japanese & Hawaiian Shinnen Omedeto & Mele Kalikimaka 32. White Christmas Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Originally featured in the movie Holiday Inn starring Bing Crosby in 1942 I'm dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten, and children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow I'm dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white I'm dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white 33. Willy the Wombat’s Christmas Adventure Story Written by Karen Kuntz, Score & original music by Peter Farnan. Carols and songs sung by New Mexico Christmas Choristers and Christmas Children’s Choir Narrator: Bob Emmy the Cat & Max the Dog: Jane Willy the Wombat: Spock Willy the Wombat crawled out of his burrow and sniffed the warm evening air. It was the Christmas season in Australia and he could hear Kangaroo's family singing festive songs off in the distance. Willy the Wombat was excited because he was heading to London and New York to visit his dear friends Emmy the cat and Max the dog. Willy arrived in London and Emmy was happy to show him around. "Oh Wombat," purred Emmy, "How lovely of you to spend some of your Christmas holiday here. And my goodness, put your coat and hat on. It is cold!" Emmy led Willy down the snowy streets of London to a warm teahouse where they enjoyed sweet biscuits, chamomile tea, and a special order of celery root salad for Wombat. The beautiful sound of bells chimed as carolers strolled along the streets and among restaurants. Suddenly, the gong from Big Ben struck 5 times. "Oh dear," said Wombat to Emmy, "I must catch my flight to New York. It was so wonderful to see you and your beautiful city my mate!" Emmy waved good-bye, "Cheerio and Merry Christmas! Bright city lights and bustling shoppers were the first things that Willy noticed as Max the dog showed him around New York City. They admired the Christmas window displays at Macy's department store. Snow scenes with children singing could be seen through the large glass. "Come along," panted Max. "There is so much to see!” The two friends walked along the streets aglow with holiday lights toward Rockefeller Center. The chill in the air made them walk faster and they arrived to see many ice skaters on the rink. Cheerful music filled the night encouraging skaters to sing along. A choir gathered along the balcony of Rockefeller Center's rink. "I hope they sing one of my favorite carols," Willy said to Max. "You know, my dear friend, all these lovely songs make me miss my home. I must get back by Christmas Eve. Thank you for the wonderful tour! See you later! “ “Bye bye! Ruff ruff!” The next day was Christmas Eve. Wombat arrived back home just in time to go to the Carols by Candlelig