1. |
Winter's Welcome
03:44
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WINTER’S WELCOME
(by Katherine Wheatley and James Gordon)
Snow is slowly drifting down
Shows my footprints through this town
There’s skating in the square
And laughter everywhere
Winter’s welcome all around
Boys chase boys with icicle swords
Slapshots echo off the frozen boards
Girls, with snowballs, learn to throw
Squirrels can’t hide which way they go
Snowbanks are growing taller
Making everyone feel smaller
Winter’s welcome walks me home
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2. |
Angel Song
03:04
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ANGEL SONG
(by Jude Vadala)
I wonder if an angel will
Visit me tonight
And kiss away the frost that is
Keeping out the light
Snow is blowing at my door
Surely will get through
Christmas lights upon the tree
Yellow, green and blue
I will keep my eyes awake
As moonbeams fill my head
In case an angel’s standing here
Right beside my bed
No one will believe me when
I say what I did see
They’ll say it’s just the Christmas lights
Playing tricks on me
I wonder if an angel will
Visit me tonight
I’ll give my Christmas wish to her
Then she’ll be gone from sight
My wish will fly up to the stars
On this Christmas eve
And I will sleep just knowing that
My message was received
And I will sleep just knowing that
My message was received.
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3. |
Carol of the Bells
04:43
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CAROL OF THE BELLS
(Written by Peter J Wilhousky and Mykola Leontovich)
Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells, all seem to say, throw cares away
Christmas is here, bringing good cheer, to young and old, meek and the bold
Ding dong ding dong, that is their song, with joyful ring, all carolling
One seems to hear, words of good cheers, from everywhere, filling the air
Gaily they ring while people sing songs of good cheer, Christmas is here (x2)
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
On, on they send, on without end, their joyful tone to every home
Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells, all seem to say, throw cares away
Christmas is here, bringing good cheer, to young and old, meek and the bold
Ding dong ding dong, that is their song, with joyful ring, all carolling
One seems to hear, words of good cheers, from everywhere, filling the air
Gaily they ring while people sing songs of good cheer, Christmas is here (x2)
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
Merry, merry, merry, merry…..
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
Ding dong….
On, on they send, on without end, their joyful tone to every home
Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells, all seem to say, throw cares away
Ding dong….
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4. |
In The Bleak Midwinter
03:56
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IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER
In the bleak mid-winter, frosty wind made moan,
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,
In the bleak mid-winter a long long time ago.
Heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain
Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign
In the bleak mid-winter, a stable-place sufficed
The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ
Angels and archangels may have gathered there,
Cherubim and Seraphim thronged the air
But His mother only in her maiden bliss
Worshipped the Beloved with a kiss.
What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb
If I were a wise one, I would do my part
Yet what I can, give my heart
Yet what I can, give my heart
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5. |
Gotta Go
02:35
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GOTTA GO
(Written by Tannis Slimmon & Lewis Melville)
You gotta go...(gotta go)... and spread the word
You gotta go...(gotta go)... and spread the word
You gotta go...(gotta go)... and spread the word
'Bout a little boy born in Bethlehem
God called out for Gabriel
She called for Angel Gabriel
Said I’ve got a story you can tell
You gotta go and spread the word
Chorus
Angels sang of joy and peace
Angels sang of joy and peace
To all the shepherds in the fields
You gotta go and spread the word
Chorus
All the creatures great and small
All the creatures great and small
Short and round and long and tall
Gotta go and spread the word
Chorus
Called the wise men one two three
Up in the sky what do you see
Star that shines on Galilee
Gotta go and spread the word
Chorus
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6. |
Silence of the Snow
03:17
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SILENCE OF THE SNOW
(Written by Katherine Wheatley & James Gordon)
The silence of the snow
Slows my heart, stills my breath
Winter’s long deep sleep
Just a beat away from death
I’m wary of the warm wind
That steals the snow too soon
The rogue that robs the woods of white
The brightness from the moon
The silence of the snow
Slows my heart, stills my breath
Winter’s long deep sleep
Just a beat away from death
If the snow is heavy
If winter’s hush is long
Robins in the spring will sing
Even sweeter songs
The silence of the snow
Slows my heart, stills my breath
Winter’s long deep sleep
Just a beat away from death
When the world awakens
From its’ wintry freeze
Blood runs in my veins again
Sap runs in the trees
The silence of the snow
Slows my heart, stills my breath
Winter’s long deep sleep
Just a beat away from death
Winter’s long deep sleep
Just a beat away from death
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7. |
Baby King
03:42
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BABY KING
(Written by Marc Cohn)
Baby King, Baby King
You got to get ready for the Baby King
You might dance and you might sing
But you never seen nothin' like the Baby King
It was a bright and sunny morning (Get ready for a Baby King)
It wasn't too long before he was born now (Get ready for a Baby King)
You could hardly tell by the look on his face (Get ready for a Baby King)
That pretty soon he was gonna run this place (Get ready for a Baby King)
Now he is strong and he is wise (Get ready for a Baby King)
He can see right through your old disguise (Get ready for a Baby King)
Now you might think that you got it down (Get ready for a Baby King)
Wait till Baby King comes to town (Get ready for a Baby King)
Baby King, Baby King
You got to get ready for the Baby King
You might dance and you might sing
But you never seen nothin' like the Baby King
Oooh, get ready.....
The virgin Mary brought him here (Get ready for a Baby King)
And the angels whispered in his tiny little ear (Get ready for a Baby King)
They sent him down from up above (Get ready for a Baby King)
Just to show you all how to really love (Get ready for a Baby King)
Baby King, Baby King
You got to get ready for the Baby King
You might dance and you might sing
But you never seen nothin' like the Baby King
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8. |
So Much Snow
02:49
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SO MUCH SNOW
(Written by Jude Vadala)
So much snow came down last night
Covered everything in sight
I came down so quietly
I swear it fell for you and me
So much snow
So much snow and look outside
Windows laced with snow and ice
We’re holding hands and this is nice
Lookin at a winter paradise.
Pine trees heavy branches low
Bending to the ground below
Remember when we took
The kids up north that winter
When there was so much snow
We laugh at a silly memory
Your hair is grey
And I’ve got lines
Where younger used to be
Winters come and then they go
Winters come and then they go
Such a change from yesterday
The road was black
The roof was grey
Let’s not shovel out just yet
There’s more comin I’ll just bet
So much snow
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9. |
Star of the East
04:07
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STAR OF THE EAST
(Words by George Cooper in 1890; music by Amanda Kennedy in 1883)
Star of the East, O Bethlehem’s star
Guiding us on to Heaven afar
Sorrow and grief are lull’d by thy light
Thou hope of each mortal in death’s lonely night.
Fearless and tranquil, we look up to Thee
Knowing thou beam’st thro’ eternity
Help us to follow where Thou still dost guide
Pilgrims of earth so wide
Oh star that leads to God above
Whose rays are peace and joy and love
Watch o’er us still till life hath ceased
Beam on, bright star, sweet Bethlehem star.
Star of the East, undim’d by each cloud,
What tho’ the storms of grief gather loud?
Faithful and pure thy rays beam to save,
Still bright o’er the cradle and bright o’er the grave
Fearless and tranquil, we look up to Thee
Knowing thou beam’st thro’ eternity
Help us to follow where Thou still dost guide
Pilgrims of earth so wide
Oh star that leads to God above
Whose rays are peace and joy and love
Watch o’er us still till life hath ceased
Beam on, bright star, sweet Bethlehem star
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I"LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
(Written by Kim Gannon, Walter Kent and Buck Ram)
I'll be home for Christmas,
You can count on me.
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree.
Christmas Eve will find me,
Where the love light gleams.
I'll be home for Christmas,
If only in my dreams.
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11. |
Shovelling Snow
04:58
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SHOVELLING SNOW
(Written by Tannis Slimmon, Katherine Wheatley, Jude Vadala, Lewis Melville, David Francey)
Shovelling snow, shovelling snow
Where does it come from, when will it go
Dig and throw, dig and throw
When you're shovelling snow, shovelling snow
Pull on your coat, scarf and your hat
Button up tight, ‘cause winters back
Weatherman, he told me so
I'll be shovelling snow, shovelling snow
Chorus
It might fall all day, it could fall all night
Cover everything, a canvass of white
Out on the road, backs bending low
Shovelling snow, shovelling snow
Chorus
Shovel it once, shovel it twice
If you shovel too fast, you’ll pay the price
Slow and steady, that's the way to go
When you're shovelling snow, shovelling snow
Chorus
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12. |
Silent Night
04:54
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SILENT NIGHT
(Written by Franz Xaver Gruber and Joseph Mohr in 1818)
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
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Boreal Guelph, Ontario
Boreal's show 'Songs For The Snowy Season' celebrates the coming of winter and the spirit of the holiday season. These three Canadian songstresses have dug up old songs and written new ones about the snowy season.
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