It Was Only The Wind
Composer(s): Tom T. Hall; Louise Scruggs
Performer(s): Lester Flatt; John Tomlin



She would sit by her window and gaze out
Down the road where her children had gone
One by one they left seeking their fortune
And left their old mother alone

Sometime late at night she would call me
Sir did I here a knock at the door
I would say it was only the wind man
Just as I had told her before

It's only the wind
Your children are not at the door
It's only the wind
The wind restless wind, nothing more

Sometime she would talk of her children
Of her son and her doughter so fair
She said they were much like the wild wind
They sometime neglected to care

One night I heard somebady knocking
But I saw as I went to the door
She was there in her chair by the window
Her eyes closesd in rest forever more

It's only the wind
Your children are not at the door
It's only the wind
The wind restless wind, nothing more

Away In A Manger
(French Version: Si Grande Est La Terre)
Composer(s): James Murray; John McFarland - 1887
Performer(s): Ken Griffin - 1959
and multiple other artists



Away in a manger, no crib for his 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 thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky
And stay by my side until morning is nigh

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care
And fit us for heaven, to live with thee there 

It Was Only A Sun Shower
Composer(s): Irving Kahal; Ted Snyder; Francis Wheeler
Performer(s): Annette Hanshaw
and multiple other artists



My lonesome clock'll 
Tick-tick-tock all through the day
When you're away
I'm blue, so blue! 
We quarreled, dear, but don't you fear
I'll soon return
You know you're yearning
I know you're yearning, too! 

Honey, don't you cry
Clouds are rolling by
The rainbow's in the sky
It was only a sun shower 

In the shelter of 
Sunny skies above 
We will live and love
It was only a sun shower

Now, why do we complain? 
We should be cheerful and gay
Tomorrow sun will shine again 
Although it's cloudy today
Love finds a way

So, honey don't be blue
We'll go smiling through
Forever
It was only a sun shower, sweetheart! 

Honey, don't you cry
Clouds are rolling by
The rainbow's in the sky
It was only a little sun shower

In the shelter of 
Sunny skies above 
We will live and love
It was only a little sun shower

Now, why do we complain? 
We should be cheerful and gay
Tomorrow sun will shine again 
Although it's cloudy today
Love finds a way

So, honey don't be blue
We'll go smiling through
Forever
It was only a sun shower, sweetheart!

Awake Before Sunrise
Performer(s): CW 'Bill' Bennett & David Dell



Awake before sunrise, before heat of day
Get ready for Christmas, we must be away
Come worship the Christ child, our shepherd, our head
The woolshed his dwelling, the wool bale his bed
The shepherds go muster, the dogs hunt away
With dust and the barking, it's shearing all day
A breather for smoko, a time to give pride
To Jesus our shepherd, our saviour and guide
On horseback, on hill top, creation below
God's beauty, our freedom, in Christ we may know

It Was Only A Gypsy
Composer(s): Jake Thackray
Performer(s): Jake Thackray



I am a handsome policeman 
I am bold and versatile
My wife is white and beautiful, with breasts of alabaster
When I hurry home to her, she whispers with a smile
"What did you do today, my big blue hero?"

"There was only a gypsy
A ragged, shaggy blackguard of a didicoy
Up to no good. I did what I should
A little physical persuasion and he passed on by"

But now I grow impatient to enjoy her juicy beauty
I surge to the rising rhythms of those breasts of alabaster
"No," she cries, "pray tell me what you did today on duty
Tell me more about this hairy gypsy!"

"It was only a gypsy
A ragged, shaggy blackguard of a didicoy 
Up to no good 
I did what I should
A little physical persuasion and he passed on by"

"But tell me, pretty darling, will you tell me, in your turn
Who placed those fresh wild flowers in your breasts of alabaster?
And when you smile, between your teeth, still wedged, do I discern
A sprig of whisker from another's moustache?"

"It was only a gypsy", she sighed
"A ragged, shaggy blackguard of a didicoy
Up to no good 
I did what I could 
A little physical persuasion and he passed on by

It was only a gypsy boy
A ragged, shaggy blackguard of a didicoy-oy-oy
Up to no good 
I did what I could
A little physical persuasion and he passed on by"

Between her breasts a hedgerow nosegay
In between her teeth a tell-tale whisker
The house is full of clothes-pegs

Auld Lang Syne
Composer(s): Robert Burns (Traditional) - 1797
Performer(s): Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians - 1939
and multiple other artists



Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind
Should auld acquaintaince be forgot
And auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

And surely you'll be your pint stowp
And surely I'll be mine
And we'll drink a richt guid willy waught
For auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

We twa hae run aboot the braes
And pu'd the gowans fine
But we've wandered monie a wearie fit'
Since auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

We twa hae paidled in the burn
Frae morning sun till dine
But seas a'tween us braid hae roared
Since auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

And here's a hand my trusty fere
And gie's a hand o' thine
And we'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
 
								

It Was On A Fine Summer's Morning (aka Pretty Maid Milking A Cow)
Composer(s): Caelin Deas; Thomas Moore



It was on a fine summer's morning
When the birds sweetly tuned on each bough
I heard a fair maid sing most charming
As she sat a-milking her cow
Her voice, it was chanting melodious
She left me scarce able to go
My heart it is soothed in solace
My Cailín deas crúite na mbó

With courtesy I did salute her
"Good-morrow, most amiable maid
I'm your captive slave for the future"
"Kind sir, do not banter," she said
"I'm not such a precious rare jewel
That I should enamour you so
I am but a plain country girl"
Says Cailín deas crúite na mbó

"The Indies afford no such jewel
So precious and transparently fair
Oh! do not to my flame add fuel
But consent for to love me, my dear
Take pity and grant my desire
And leave me no longer in woe
Oh! love me or else I'll expire
Sweet Cailín deas crúite na mbó"

"Or had I the wealth of great Damer
Or all on the African shore
Or had I great Devonshire treasure
Or had I ten thousand times more
Or had I the lamp of Alladin
Or had I his genie also
I'd rather live poor on a mountain
With Cailín deas crúite na mbó"

"I beg you'll withdraw and don't tease me
I cannot consent unto thee
I like to live single and airy
Till more of the world I do see
New cares they would me embarrass
Besides, sir, my fortune is low
Until I get rich I'll not marry"
Says Cailín deas crúite na mbó

"An old maid is like an old almanack
Quite useless when once out of date
If her ware is not sold in the morning
At noon it must fall to low rate
The fragrance of May is soon over
The rose loses its beauty, you know
All bloom is consumed in October
Sweet Cailín deas crúite na mbó"

"A young maid is like a ship sailing
There's no knowing how long she may steer
For with every blast she's in danger
Oh! consent, love, and banish all care
For riches I care not a farthing
Your affection I want and no more
In comfort I'd wish to enjoy you
My Cailín deas crúite na mbó.."

Augustus Caesar Having Brought



Augustus Caesar having brought
The world to quiet peace
That all the noise of bloody wars
In every land did cease
Just Joseph, with his Mary mild
To Bethlehem did come
Which blessed place appointed was
To ease her burden'd womb
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
Then, all the town being full of guests
Such was their helpless case
That not a bed for them was left
Nor any lodging place
But in a poor and simple inn
Even an ox's stall
Appointed was to entertain
The Saviour of us all
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
No mantle, nor no rich attire
No swaddling bands, nor linen rare
No costly robes, nor golden treasure
Could Jesus Christ our Lord have there
No other nurse nor lullaby
But blessed Mary's arms
To rock this blessed babe to sleep
With heavenly hymns and charms
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
Thus was the Son of God not born
In majesty and state
As Princes of the Nations be
Tho' he a Prince most great
Yet at his blessed birth the choirs
Of heavenly Angels sing
And every thing for Jury's King
Rejoiced with thanksgiving
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
O Holy, Holy, Lord of Hosts
This was their joy and mirth
Which sounded out on every coast
For Jesus Christ his birth
Both Cherubim, and Seraphim
With all the Hosts of Heaven
With joyful voice sang praises forth
To glorify this even
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
And when that blessed morning came
That God's dear Son was born
A glorious Star with blazing beams
Did all the skies adorn
Which unto Shepherds in the fields
The first of all appear'd
A voice likewise came down from Heaven
And thus the Shepherds cheer'd
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
This tide is born in Bethlehem
A Saviour, and a King
Whose merits shall redeem the world
And man's salvation bring
All glory be to God on high
And peace on Earth to all
And goodwill still be unto men
This was the Angel's call
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
This Star did not alone appear
Unto the Shepherds poor
But to the sages of the world
To make their glory more
Who came conducted by the Star
From countries far from thence
And there presented at his feet
Gold, myrrh, and frankincense
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
The which when cruel Herod heard
Of this great homage done
By the three Wise Men of the East
To Mary's blessed Son
He sent throughout all Jury land
To have this infant slain
With every one of two years old
And none did there remain
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
Then Bethlehem grew red with blood
And white with infants' bones
That nought was heard in Jury's land
But childless mothers' moans
Yet Mary's babe, by Heaven preserv'd
Escaped their bloody rage
And liv'd in Egypt, till he came
To the term of twelve years of age
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
Even as the Angel did appoint
His parents did back return
And with their Son in Jury's land
In safety did sojourn
But Herod's death by judgment strange
Before the time befell
Whose bowells brake and did burst out
As ancient stories tell
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
Then Jesus Christ, at twelve years old
In Jury began to preach
And to the sages of the land
Of Moses' laws did teach
And afterwards for twenty years
He oft did fast and pray
Till cursed Judas with a kiss
Sweet Jesus did betray
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace

It Was Love, Love Alone
Performer(s): Harry Belafonte



It was love; love alone 
Caused King Edward to leave his throne 
It was love, love, love, love, love alone 
Caused King Edward to leave his throne 

On the 10th of December we heard the talk 
He gave his throne to the Duke of York 
It was love, love, love, love, love alone 
Caused King Edward to leave his throne 

King Edward was noble, King Edward was great 
it was love that caused him to abdicate 
It was love, love, love, love, love alone 
Caused King Edward to leave his throne 

He said he was sorry that his Mommy would grieve 
he cannot help it, he would have to leave 
It was love, love, love, love, love alone 
Caused King Edward to leave his throne 

You can take his power you can take his bought 
leave him with his yachting boat 
It was love, love, love, love, love alone 
Caused King Edward to leave his throne 

Ha,love, love, love, love 
Caused King Edward....... 

You can take his money you can take his store 
but leave him that lady from Baltimore 
It was love, love, love, love, love alone 
Caused King Edward to leave his throne 

I don’t know what Mrs Simpson got in her bone 
that caused the king to leave his throne 
It was love, love, love, love, love alone 
Caused King Edward to leave his throne 

On the 10th of December 1936 
the Duke of Windsor went to get his kicks 
It was love; love alone 
Caused King Edward to leave his throne 

It was love; love, love, love
love, love, love, love 
love, love, it was love, love alone 
Caused King Edward to leave his throne 

It was love; love alone 
Caused King Edward to leave his throne 
It was love, love, love, love, lova alone 
Caused King Edward to leave his throne 
It was love; love alone 
cause the king to leave his throne 
It was love, love, love, love, love alone 
Caused King Edward to leave his throne 

It was love, (Sound of a double kiss) love alone 
Caused King Edward to leave his throne 
It was love, (Sound of a double kiss) love alone 
Caused King Edward to leave his throne 

It was love, love, love; love, love love ...

Au Royaume Du Bonhomme Hiver
(Adapted from - Winter Wonderland - 1934)
(Danish Version: Et Vinterhvidt Vidunderland - 1978)
Composer(s): Richard B. Smith; Felix Bernard
Performer(s): Roch Voisine - 2000



Écoutez les clochettes
Du joyeux temps des fêtes
Annonçant la joie
Dans chaque cœur qui bat
Au royaume du bonhomme hiver

Sous la neige qui tombe
Le traîneau vagabonde
Semant tout autour
des chansons d'amour
Au royaume du bonhomme hiver

Le voilà qui sourit sur la place
Son chapeau, sa canne et son foulard
Il semble nous dire d'un ton bonace
Ne voyez-vous donc pas qu'il est en tard

Il dit vrait tout de même
Près du feu, je t'emmène
Allons nous chauffer dans l'intimité
Au royaume du bonhomme hiver 

It Was I
Composer(s): Gary Paxton
Performer(s): Lindsey Buckingham 
and multiple other artists



You're telling everybody I'm the one
To blame for all the wrong that you have done
The day that you walked out and left
Didn't say goodbye
Who was left alone to sit and cry?
It was I
It was I

I gave you everything I ever had
The only things I got from you were bad
The times you didn't show up
The times you didn't call
Who was left alone with it all?
It was I
It was I

My love was always yours
To treasure and to hold
If you let a love go by
It will soon grow cold
Temptation is too strong to hide
Are you really satisfied
With my love the way it is?
Let me tell you how it is

So please come back and try to start anew
I know that it's the proper thing to do
Darlin', if we make up
I know we'll never break up
Then I know it's only me and you
Me and you
Me and you

At Christmas
Composer(s): Isaac Hanson; Taylor Hanson; Zachary Hanson
Performer(s): Hanson



Snows falling down as you step out of your car
Presents in your arms and you've traveled far
Someone opens the door with a smile on their face
And you know you've come to the right place

Family nestled by the fire
Christmas hopes to inspire
Loved ones by your side 
You know you'll kiss your babies goodnight

At Christmas, Christmas
No matter who you are, how far you've come
This is where you belong
At Christmas

Memories round the Christmas tree
Are the sweetest ones that remain with me 
It's a comfort deep inside, though you can't stop the race of 
time
To know that Christmas will always be

Family nestled by the fire
A Christmas hope will be inspired
Loved ones by your side
You know you'll kiss your baby goodnight

At Christmas, Christmas
No matter who you are how far you've come
This is where you belong, where you belong
At Christmas

Can't you feel it changin'
Sense the anticipation
You can tell we're almost there
Precious time we're takin'
Memories we're makin'
There's Christmas in the air

Now this is what Christmas means to me
Being together with your family
And the wise men who followed that star
To where our baby Jesus lay

Family nestled all around
Baby Jesus asleep so sound
And his star shines so bright
On that very first holy night

At Christmas, Christmas
No matter who you are how far you've come
This is where you belong
At Christmas, Christmas 

It Was Always Always You
Composer(s): Debra Clinger; Ardie Tillman; Jacquie Wiseman
Performer(s): Rock Flowers



Hey boy, I wanted to tell you
Something nice to know in your head
Some night when you're really lonely
You may need something more than I said

I know you won't come near me
I know you're still gonna leave
Don't go, until you hear me
Don't go, until you believe

It was always, always you
Nobody else but you
It was always, always you
Nobody else but you

Hey boy, you think I'm crazy
No lies, I swear it's all true
Don't run, 'cause it's not easy
After all the scenes we've been through

Someday you'll love somebody
And you won't know what to do
You'll feel the way that I'm feeling
You'll say what I'm saying to you

It was always, always you
Nobody else but you
It was always, always you
Nobody else but you

It was always, always you
Nobody else but you

At Christmas
Composer(s): Mabel Caroline Bjornstad; Terry Kluytmans



How busy Santa's elves must be
Making toys for you and me
Dolls and drums and other things!
Oh, what joy our Christmas brings!

At Christmas, Santa packs his sleigh
Then sets out upon his way
Taking presents 'round the world
For good little boys and girls

On Christmas morn, when I arise
I cannot believe my eyes!
Santa must have heard my prayer
There's a puppy on the stair!

It Was Almost Like A Song
Composer(s): Hal David; Archie Jordan
Performer(s): Ronnie Milsap
and multiple other artists



Once in every life 
Someone comes along
And you came to me
It was almost like a song

You were in my arms
Right where you belong
And we were so in love 
It was almost like a song

January through December
We had such a perfect year
Then the flame became a dying ember
All at once you weren't here

Now my broken heart 
Cries for you each night
And It's almost like a song
But it's much too sad to write

Now my broken heart 
Cries for you each night
And It's almost like a song
But it's much too sad to write

It's too sad to write

As Lately We Watched



As lately we watch'd o'er our fields thro' the night
A star there was seen of such glorious light
All thro' the night, angels did sing
Carols so sweet of the birth of a King

A King of such beauty was ne'er before seen
And Mary His mother so like a queen
Blessed be the hour, welcome the morn
For Christ our dear Saviour on earth now is born

His throne is a manger, His court is a loft
But troops of bright angels, in lays sweet and soft
Him they proclaim, our Christ by name
And earth, sky and air straight are filled with his fame

Then shepherds, be joyful; salute your new King
Let hills and vales ring to the song that ye sing
Blessed be the hour, welcome the morn
For Christ our dear Saviour on earth now is born

It Was A Very Good Year
((French Versions: Ma Plus Belle Année (Romuald) - 1963; C'était Une Très Bonne Année (Robert Charlebois) - 2001))
Composer(s): Ervin Drake
First release by: The Kingston Trio - 1961
Covered by multiple other artists



When I was seventeen
It was a very good year
It was a very good year for small town girls
And soft summer nights
We'd hide from the lights
On the village green
When I was seventeen 

When I was twenty-one
It was a very good year
It was a very good year for city girls
Who lived up the stair
With all that perfumed hair
And it came undone
When I was twenty-one 

When I was thirty-five
It was a very good year
It was a very good year for blue-blooded girls
Of independent means
We'd ride in limousines
Their chauffeurs would drive
When I was thirty-five 

But now the days grow short
I'm in the autumn of the year
And now I think of my life as vintage wine
From fine old kegs
From the brim to the dregs
And it poured sweet and clear
It was a very good year 

It was a mess of good years

Arre, Burro, Arre



En la puerta de mi casa
voy a poner un petardo
"pa" reírme del que venga
a pedir el aguinaldo

Pues si voy a dar a todo
el que pide en noche buena
yo si que voy a tener
que pedir de puerta en puerta

Arre borriquito, arre burro arre
anda más deprisa que llegamos tarde
Arre borriquito vamos a Belén
que mañana es fiesta
y al otro también

Que el que quiera comer pan
que no venga a mi cena
en el portal de Belén
la Virgen es panadera

Pues si voy a dar a todo
el que pide en noche buena
yo si que voy a tener
que pedir de puerta en puerta

*Estribillo*

En el cielo hay una Estrella
que a los Reyes Magos guía
hacia Belén para ver
a Dios hijo de María

Cuando pasan los monarcas
sale la gente al camino
y a Belén se van con ellos
para ver al tierno Niño

*Estribillo*

En la puerta de mi casa
voy a poner un petardo
"pa" reírme del que venga
a pedir el aguinaldo

Pues si voy a dar a todo
el que pide en noche buena
yo si que voy a tener
que pedir de puerta en puerta

C'était Une Très Bonne Année ((aka Ma Plus Belle Année - (Romuald) - 1963))
((Adapted from: It Was A Very Good Year (The Kingston Trio) - 1961))
Composer(s): Ervin Drake - Robert Charlebois
Performer(s): Robert Charlebois - 2001



Quand j'avais 17 ans
C'était une très bonne année, c'était une très bonne année
Pour les filles de la ville et les douces nuits d'été
Nous nous cachions des lumières sur la place du village
Quand j'avais 17 ans

Quand j'avais 21 ans
C'était une très bonne année, c'était une très bonne année
Pour les filles des grandes villes qui vivaient dans des immeubles
Qui se parfumaient les cheveux et les détachaient
Quand j'avais 21 ans

Quand j'avais 35 ans
C'était une très bonne année, c'était une très bonne année
Pour les filles au sang bleu, aux moyens indépendants
Nous roulions en limousine, leurs chauffeurs les conduisaient
Quand j'avais 35 ans

Maintenant les jours se font courts, je suis dans l'automne de l'année
Et maintenant je compare ma vie à un vin de bon cru
Sorti de vieux tonneaux subtils de la première goutte jusqu'à la lie
Qui se déversaient sucrés et clairs
C'était une très bonne année, c'était tant de bonnes années gâchées

Arre Borriquito



Venid, pastorcitos
venid a adorar
al Rey de los cielos
que ha nacido ya

Arre borriquito
vamos a Belén
a ver a la Virgen
y al niño también

Rústico techo
abrigo le da
por cuna un pesebre
por templo un portal

Arre borriquito
vamos a Belén
que mañana es fiesta
y al otro también

Esta noche con la luna
y mañana con el sol
a Belén caminaremos
a ver pronto al Niño Dios

Vamos, pastores, vamos
vamos a Belén
a ver a ese Niño
las glorias del Edén