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The Cherry Tree Carol
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Classical
The Cherry Tree Carol was released on May 6, 2003 by Warner Classics as a part of the album Best Loved Christmas Carols
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Release DateMay 6, 2003
LabelWarner Classics
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Choir of King's College, Cambridge
The Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Choir
Sir Philip Ledger
Sir Philip Ledger
Conductor
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Sir David Willcocks
Sir David Willcocks
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Neville Boyling
Neville Boyling
Producer
John Willan
John Willan
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Joseph was an old man
And an old man was he
When he married Mary
In the land of Galilee
[Verse 2]
And as they were walking
Through an orchard so good
There were cherries and berries
As red as any blood
[Verse 3]
"O", then bespoke Mary
With words both meek and mild
"Pluck me one cherry, Joseph
For that I am with child"
[Verse 4]
"Go to the tree then, Mary
And it shall bow to thee
And you shall gather cherries
By one, by two, by three"
[Verse 5]
Then bowed down the highest tree
Unto Our Lady's hand
"See!" Mary cried, "See, Joseph!
I have cherries at command"
[Verse 6]
"O eat your cherries, Mary
O eat your cherries now
O eat your cherries, Mary
That grow upon the bough"
[Verse 7]
Then Mary plucked a cherry
As red as any blood
Then Mary went she homewards
All with her heavy load
Written by: Bert Jansch, Danny Thompson, Jacqueline Mary Mcshee Jackson, Jacqui McShee, John Renbourn, Terry Cox
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