As I sat under a sycamore tree,
A sycamore tree, a sycamore tree,
I looked me out upon the sea,
Christmas Day in the morning.

I saw three ships a-sailing there,
A-sailing there, a-sailing there,
The Virgin Mary and Christ they bare,
Christmas Day in the morning.

And he did whistle and she did sing,
And he did whistle and she did sing,
And all the bells on earth did ring,
Christmas Day in the morning.

And now we hope to taste your cheer,
To taste your cheer, to taste your cheer,
And wish you all a happy New Year,
Christmas Day in the morning.





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Source: Singing Together, Autumn 1966, BBC Publications

Notes:


Roud: 200 (Search Roud index at VWML)
Laws:
Child:

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Related Songs:  Christmas Day in the Morning (Shetland) (thematic)