SONG TEXTS for WINTER 2011
Set 2 for December Winter Holiday Assemblies
December in Our Town
It’s December in our town.
A wonderful place to be!
It’s December in our town,
Excitement, look and see!
Candles are lit in gold menorahs.
Stables are lined with hay.
The drums of Kwanzaa will excite us
And luminarias light the way.
It’s December in our town.
A wonderful place to be!
It’s December in our town,
Excitement, look and see!
Piñatas filled with colored candy.
Latkes are make with care.
Candles are lit in celebration.
And church bells fill the air!
It’s December in our town.
A wonderful place to be!
It’s December in our town,
Excitement, look and see!
It’s December in our town!
A Winter Carol (w/ The Huron Carol)
Part 1
Hear the drum; it tells a tale,
Sounding over the hill and vale.
“Be joyful, my people!”, it seems to say.
“For unto us a baby boy is born this Christmas day.
In excelsis Gloria.”
Part 2
“Twas in the moon of wintertime when
All the birds had fled;
The mighty Gitchi Manitou sent angel choirs instead.
Before their light the stars grew dim
And wond’ring hunters heard the hymn,
“Welcome, Thous, baby boy.
Come, Christmas Child. In excelsis Gloria.”
Repeat 1st 2 verses together, w/ sopranos on Part 1 & altos on Part 2.
Gaudeamus Hodie
Tune A (primary tune, dancelike)
Gaudeamus, Gaudeamus, Gaudeamus Hodie;
Gaudeamus, Gaudeamus Hodie.
Tune B (sustained: long, long, long long…)
Gaudeamus, Gaudeamus Hodie.
Tune C (lyrical: long, long, short, short…)
Gaudeamus, Gaudeamus, Gaudeamus, Hodie, Hodie.
Descant (only a few sopranos)
Hodie, Hodie, Gaudeamus Hodie.
Gaudeamus, Gaudeamus, Hodie.
Gaudeamus, Gaudeamus, Hodie.
Chapua Kali Desemba
(Chasing the Wild Winds of December – Swahili)
(Baridi Desemba!) Baridi Desemba!
(Kali Desemba!) Kali Desemba!
(Upepo Desemba!) Upepo Desemba!
(Chapua!) Chapua!
Chapua! Chapua! We run so fast
Up the side of Kilimanjaro!
Chapua! Upepo kali Desemba!
Chasing the wild, wild winds of December!
(repeat this chorus)
(Let all the work be done so that my feet run free)
Hmm…. Oh, Chapua! Chapua! Bi Desemba!
Hmm… Oh, Chapua! Chapua!
(over the river, just rafiki and me.)
Kali Desemba! Baridi Desemba!
Kali Desemba! Upepo Desemba!
Chapua!
Hmm…. Oh, Chapua! Chapua! Bi Desemba!
(See the mountaintop so white with snow.)
Hmm…. Oh, Chapua! Chapua! Kali Desemba!
(Come on, rafiki, it is time to go!)
Chapua! Chapua! We run so fast
Up the side of Kilimanjaro!
Chapua! Upepo kali Desemba!
Chasing the wild, wild winds of December!
Chapua! Upepo kali Desemba!
Chasing the wild, wild winds of December!
Chapua!
It’s the Holiday Season
Happy Holiday! (repeat 3x)
While the merry bells keepringing,
Happy holiday to you!
(The Holiday Season)
It’s the holiday season, the holiday season;
Santa Claus is comin’ round.
The Christmas snow is white on the ground.
When old Santa gets into town,
He’ll be comin’ down the chimney, down!
Oh, yeah! He’ll be comin’ down the chimney, down!
It’s the holiday season, the holiday season,
And Santa Claus has got a toy
For ev’ry good girl and every boy.
Santa’s a great big bundle of joy
When he’s comin’ down the chimney, down!
Oh, yeah, he’ll be comin’ down the chimney, down!
He’ll have a big fat pack up on his back
And lots of goodies for you and for me.
So leave a peppermint stick for old Saint Nick
Hangin’ on the Christmas tree!
It’s the holiday season, the holiday season
So “whoop-die-doo,” and “dick-o-ry dock”
And don’t forget to hang up your sock
‘Cause just exactly at thwelve o’clock,
He’ll be comin’ down the chimney, down!
Oh, yeah! He’ll be comin’ down the chimney, down!
(Happy Holiday)
Happy Holiday! (repeat 3x)
While the merry bells keep ringing;
Happy holiday to you!
(Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!)
Oh, the weather outside is frightful!
Oh, the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful.
And since we’ve no place to go;
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
It doesn’t show signs of stopping
And I brought some corn for pooing.
The lights are turned way down low;
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
When we finally kiss goodnight,
How I’ll hate going out in the storm!
But if you’ll really hold me tight; hold me tight!
All the way home I’ll be warm! I’ll be warm!
Oh, the fire is slowly dying
and my dear, We’re still good bye-ing.
But as long as you love me so;
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
Happy holiday! Happy holiday!
Hot Chocolate
Hot! Hot! Ooo, we got it. Hot! Hot! Hey, we got it.
Hot! Hot! Oh, we got it. Hot choc’ate!
Hot! Hot! Oh, we got it. Hot! Hot! so, we got it.
Hot! Hot! yo, we got it. Hot choc’ate!
Here we only got one rule, never, ever, let it cool.
Keep it, cook it in the pot. Soon ya got hot choc-o-late!
Hot! Hot! Ooo, we got it. Hot! Hot! Hey, we got it.
Hot! Hot! Oh, we got it. Hot choc’ate!
Hot! Hot! Oh, we got it. Hot! Hot! so, we got it.
Hot! Hot! yo, we got it. Hot choc’ate!
Here we only got one rule, here we only got one rule,
never, ever, let it cool. Never, ever, let it cool.
Keep it, cook it in the pot. Soon ya got hot choc-o-late!
Hot! Hot! Ooo, we got it. Hot! Hot! Hey, we got it.
Hot! Hot! Oh, we got it. Hot choc’ate!
Hot! Hot! Oh, we got it. Hot! Hot! so, we got it.
Hot! Hot! yo, we got it. Hot choc’ate!
Here we only got one rule, here we only got one rule,
never, ever, let it cool. Never, ever, let it cool.
Keep it, cook it in the pot. Soon ya got hot choc-o-late!
Hot! Hot! Ooo, we got it. Hot! Hot! Hey, we got it.
Hot! Hot! Oh, we got it. Hot choc’ate!
Santa’s Choir
Poor old Santa had the blues, living at the Pole.
The winter days were short and gray,
The nights were long and cold.
Santa Claus was crying tears,
Sitting by the fire.
Missus Claus said, “Santa, dear,
Why not start a choir?”
(Oo-wah, oo-wah, Santa Claus,
Don’t cry by the fire.”)
Oo-wah,oo-wah, Santa Claus,
Why not start a choir?
“Music is like medicine
When you’re feeling low.
There is nothing like a song
To set your heart a-glow!”
All the reindeer and the elves
Heard the happy news.
They all came to sing with him,
And chase away Santa’s blues.
Then when Santa led his choir,
He smiled ear to ear,
And his heart was full of joy
As they sang loud and clear.
Deck the hall with boughs of holly,
Fa la la la la la la la la.
“Tis the season to be jolly,
Fa la la la la la la la la.
Merry Christmas (3x)
From Santa’s choir.
Fa la la la la from Santa’s choir.
Reindeer Jive
Christmas Eve we hit the sky tonight.
Once a year all reindeer make the flight.
Whoa, man alive,
we’re doin’ the reindeer jive!
‘Round the world, now we’ve got miles to go.
In rain sleet or even through the snow!
Betcha five we’re doin’ the reindeer jive!
Reindeer jump, jive, fly! (repeat 4x)
We’re on the roof
and we’ll be hoofin’ tonight!
Once a year we’re pullin’ Santa’s sleigh.
Rudolph’s here to show us all the way.
Whoa, man alive,
we’re doin’ the reindeer jive!
Dasher, Dancer, Pracer, Vixon flew.
Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen too!
Santa’s live; we’re doin’ the reindeer jive!
Reindeer jump, jive, fly! (repeat 4x)
We’re on the roof
and we’ll be hoofin’ tonight!
Lean to the left, lean to the right,
Boogie with your partner
if you’re feelin’ all right!
Christmas Eve we hit the sky tonight.
Once a year all reindeer make the flight.
Whoa, man alive,
We’re doin’ the reindeer jive!
Reindeer jump, jive, fly! (repeat 4x)
We’re on the roof
and we’ll be hoofin’ tonight!
Hoofin’ tonight! Yeah!
Give the Gifts of Christmas
Sing a song, a song of Christmas cheer.
Sing a song of joy, sing it loud and clear.
Celebrate, the holidays are here.
We’ll keep this special feeling all throughout the year.
Give the gifts of Christmas that last the whole year long.
Give the gift of laughter, give the gift of song.
Share the Christmas spirit, each and ev’ry day.
Give the gifts of Christmas that never fade away.
Sing a song (sing a happy song), let the music start.
Sing a song of love, sing it from your heart (sing a song and)
Celebrate, the holidays are here.
We’ll keep this special feeling all throughout the year.
Repeat chorus
…(that never fade away) that never fade,
That never fade away. Merry Christmas!
The Spirit of the Season (medley) (to be sung at Davidson High School, December 13)
(Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!)
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
Sing a song for the glorious season.
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
Sing a song for a Happy New Year!
Sing verily, merrily, loud and strong.
Welcome the wintery season.
Just follow along with a holiday song.
Santa is here again, yes!
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
It’s a magical, lyrical, annual, miracle.
Sing it out loud! Sing a song for a Happy New Year!
(Spirit of the Season)
Bong, bong, bong, bong! (repeat)
It’s the spirit of the season, you can feel it in the air.
You can hear it if you listen ev’rywhere, so much care,
Like a prayer.
Whatever it is, you need to share it.
It’s the spirit of the season. You can hear it in the air.
People smile as they pass you by,
The day will be here soon.
Dreams are dancing in the children’s eyes.
Hearts are singing, bells are ringing, too.
It’s the spirit of the season, filling hearts with loving care,
Like a shining star, it glistens ev’rywhere, feel it there,
Like a prayer.
Whatever it is, you need to share it.
It’s the spirit of the season. You can hear it in the air.
Whatever it is, you need to share it.
It’s the spirit of the season. You can hear it in the air.
(Ding dong! Merrily on High!)
Ding dong merrily on high, the Christmas bells are ringing.
Ding dong verily the sky is riv’n with angels singing.
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, hosanna in excelsis.
Bong, bong, bong, bong!
Ding dong merrily on high, the steeple bells be swinging.
May you beautifully rhyme, ye priest and people singing.
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, hosanna in excelsis.
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, hosanna in excelsis! In excelsis!
It’s the spirit of the season, you can feel it in the air.
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Fa la la la la!