Cherry Tree Carol
When Joseph was an old man, an old man was heHe courted Virgin Mary, the queen of GalileeHe courted Virgin Mary, the queen of Galilee
When Joseph and Mary were walking one dayHere is apples and cherries so fair to beholdHere is apples and cherries so fair to behold
Then Mary spoke to Joseph so meek and so mild"Joseph, gather me some cherries for I am with child""Oh Joseph, gather me some cherries for I am with child"
Then Joseph flew in anger, in anger he flew"Oh, let the father of the baby gather cherries for you""Oh, let the father of the baby gather cherries for you"
So the cherry-tree bowed low down, low down to the groundAnd Mary gathered cherries while Joseph stood downAnd Mary gathered cherries while Joseph stood down
Then Joseph took Mary all on his right kneeCrying, "Lord, have mercy for what I have done"Crying, "Lord, have mercy for what I have done"
When Joseph was an old man, an old man was heHe courted Virgin Mary, the queen of GalileeHe courted Virgin Mary, the queen of Galilee