Joy to the world! the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.
Joy to the world! the Saviour reigns; Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as, the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love.
Deck the halls 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
Don we now our gay apparel Fa la la, la la la, la la la
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
See the blazing 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 tell 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 Fa la la la la, la la la la
Hark! the herald angels sing: "Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled" Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies With angelic hosts proclaim: "Christ is born in Bethlehem" Hark! the herald angels sing: "Glory to the newborn King!"
Christ by highest Heav'n adored Christ the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come Offspring of the Virgin's womb Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
Hail the incarnate Deity Pleased as man with man to dwell Jesus, our Emmanuel Hark! the herald angels sing: "Glory to the newborn King!"
Hail the Heav'n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by Born that man no more may die Born to raise the sons of earth Born to give them second birth Hark! the herald angels sing: "Glory to the newborn King!"
Have a holly jolly Christmas
It's the best time of the year Now I don't know if there'll be snow But have a cup of cheer
Have a holly jolly Christmas And when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know And everyone you meet
Ho ho the mistletoe
Is hung where you can see Somebody waits for you Kiss her once for me
Have a holly jolly Christmas And in case you didn't hear Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas This year
Ho ho the mistletoe
Is hung where you can see Somebody waits for you Kiss her once for me
Have a holly jolly Christmas
And in case you didn't hear Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas This year
On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me A partridge in a pear tree
On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree
On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Three french hens
Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Four calling birds
Three french hens Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Six geese a laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Seven swans a swimming
Six geese a-laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking
Seven swans a swimming
Six geese a laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens
Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a milking Seven swans a swimming
Six geese a laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a milking Seven swans a swimming Six geese a-laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping
Ten lords a leaping Nine ladies dancing Eight maids a milking Seven swans a-swimming Six geese a laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming
Eleven pipers piping
Ten lords a leaping Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a milking Seven swans a swimming Six geese a laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three french hens Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it You would even say it glows
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph Play in any reindeer games
Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say Rudolph with your nose so bright Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?
Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee "Rudolph the red nosed reindeer You'll go down in history!"
You better watch out You better not cry
You better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list, He's checking it twice, He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping And he knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good So be good for goodness sake
You better watch out! You better not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why 'Cause Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping And he knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good So be good for goodness sake
You better watch out! You better not cry You better not pout, I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town
Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh, hey! Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride, In a one horse open sleigh.
Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh, O'er the fields we go, Laughing all the way. Bells on bob-tails ring, Making spirits bright. What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight, oh!
Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh, hey!
Dashing through the bush, in a rusty Holden Ute, Kicking up the dust, esky in the boot, Kelpie by my side, singing Christmas songs, It's Summer time and I am in my singlet, shorts and thongs
Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Christmas in Australia on a scorching summers day, Hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells, Christmas time is beaut !, Oh what fun it is to ride in a rusty Holden Ute.
Engine's getting hot; we dodge the kangaroos, The swaggie climbs aboard, he is welcome too.
All the family's there, sitting by the pool, Christmas Day the Aussie way, by the barbecue.
Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Christmas in Australia on a scorching summers day, Hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells, Christmas time is beaut!, Oh what fun it is to ride in a rusty Holden Ute.
Come the afternoon, Grandpa has a doze, The kids and Uncle Bruce, are swimming in their clothes. The time comes 'round to go, we take the family snap, Pack the car and all shoot through, before the washing up.
Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Christmas in Australia on a scorching summers day, Hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells, Christmas time is beaut!, Oh what fun it is to ride in a rusty Holden Ute Oh what fun it is to ride in a rusty Holden Ute
Away in a manger
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The Baby awakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love You, Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Until morning is nigh
Be near me, Lord Jesus
I ask You to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children In Your tender care And fit us for heaven To live with You there
So this is Christmas And what have you done Another year over And a new one just begun And so this is Christmas I hope you have fun The near and the dear one The old and the young
A very Merry Christmas And a happy New Year Let's hope it's a good one Without any fear
And so this is Christmas (war is over)
For weak and for strong (if you want it)
For rich and the poor ones (war is over) The road is so long (now) And so happy Christmas (war is over)
For black and for white (if you want it)
For yellow and red ones (war is over) Let's stop all the fight (now)
A very Merry Christmas And a happy New Year Let's hope it's a good one Without any fear
And so this is Christmas (war is over) And what have we done (if you want it) Another year over (war is over) And a new one just begun (now) And so happy Christmas (war is over) We hope you have fun (if you want it) The near and the dear one (war is over) The old and the young (now)
A very Merry Christmas And a happy New Year Let's hope it's a good one Without any fear
War is over, if you want it War is over now Happy Christmas!
O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Born the King of angels;
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation; O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, Glory in the highest;
See how the shepherds, Summoned to His cradle, Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze; We too will thither Bend our joyful footsteps;
Lo! star led chieftains, Magi, Christ adoring, Offer Him incense, gold, and myrrh; We to the Christ Child Bring our hearts’ oblations.
Child, for us sinners Poor and in the manger, We would embrace Thee, with love and awe; Who would not love Thee, Loving us so dearly?
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be glory given; Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing.
O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him Christ the Lord
All is calm
All is bright Round yon virgin, mother and child Holy infant, tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace 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 Silent night, Holy night Shepherds quake, at the sight Glories stream from heaven above Heavenly, hosts sing Hallelujah Christ the Savior is born Christ the Savior is born
Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on Our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the Yuletide gay From now on Our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more
Through the years We all will be together
If the fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more
Through the years We all will be together
If the fates allow So hang a shining star upon the highest bough And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart But the very next day, you gave it away This year, to save me from tears I'll give it to someone special Last Christmas, I gave you my heart But the very next day, you gave it away (You gave it away) This year, to save me from tears I'll give it to someone special (Special)
Once bitten and twice shy I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye Tell me, baby, do you recognise me? Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me "Happy Christmas," I wrapped it up and sent it With a note saying, "I love you," I meant it Now I know what a fool I've been But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart But the very next day, you gave it away (You gave it away) This year, to save me from tears I'll give it to someone special (Special) Last Christmas, I gave you my heart But the very next day, you gave it away This year, to save me from tears I'll give it to someone special (Special, oh) Oh, oh, baby
A crowded room, friends with tired eyes I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice My God, I thought you were someone to rely on Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on A face of a lover with a fire in his heart A man undercover, but you tore me apart Ooh-ooh Now I've found a real love, you'll never fool me again
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart But the very next day, you gave it away (You gave it away)
This year, to save me from tears I'll give it to someone special (Special)
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart But the very next day, you gave it away (You gave me away) This year, to save me from tears I'll give it to someone special (Special)
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart (I gave you my heart) A man undercover, but you tore him apart
Maybe next year
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special
Special Someone Someone
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special Who give me something in return (I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone) Hold my heart and watch it burn I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special
I thought you were here to stay How could you love me for a day? I thought you were someone special I gave you my heart I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart You gave it away I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop Mistletoe hung where you can see Every couple tries to stop
Rockin' around the Christmas tree Let the Christmas spirit ring Later we'll have some pumpkin pie And we'll do some caroling
You will get a sentimental feeling When you hear Voices singing let's be jolly Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rockin' around the Christmas tree Have a happy holiday Everyone dancing merrily In the new old-fashioned way
You will get a sentimental feeling When you hear Voices singing let's be jolly Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rockin' around the Christmas tree Have a happy holiday Everyone dancing merrily In the new old fashioned way
Oh, holy night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Savior's birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices Oh, night divine Oh, night when Christ was born Truly He taught us to love one another His law is love and His gospel is peace Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His name, all oppression shall cease Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we Let all within us praise His holy name
Christ is the Lord! Oh, praise His Name forever His power and glory evermore proclaim Oh, night divine, oh, night when Christ was born
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices Oh, night divine Oh, night when Christ was born
Oh, night divine, oh, night when Christ was born Christ is the Lord! Oh, praise His Name forever His power and glory evermore proclaim Oh, night divine, oh, night when Christ was born
The First Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night.
And by the light of that same star Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went.
This star drew nigh to the northwest, O'er Bethlehem it took it rest, And there it did both stop and stay Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Then entered in those wise men three Full reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.
Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord; That hath made heaven and earth of naught, And with his blood mankind hath bought
Angels we have heard on high Sweetly swinging o'er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains
Gloria In Excelsis Deo Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Shepherds why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? Say what may the tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song?
Gloria In Excelsis Deo Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Come to Bethlehem and see Him Whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year
Hervey Bay RSL Carols by Candlelight is organised by a volunteer team and would not be possible without the support of our Event partners!
