Deck the Hall

Wales

HISTORY AND SONG NOTES

Deck the Hall, sometimes known as Deck the Halls, originated in Wales in the 16th century. The English words that are commonly sung today were penned by Scottish musician Thomas Oliphant in 1862.

Additional Verses:

See the flaming 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 sing of yuletide 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

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