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| Pagan Yule Songs |
| Wiccan Wonderland by Stephanie Barclay, Storm Bear & Jimmy Williams Tarot cards are you listening Crystal balls are you glistening The quarters are charged, we're wizards at large We're walking in a Wiccan Wonderland. In the meadow we will cast a circle and pretend that its a geosphere We'll have lots of fun upon the altar Until and evil spirit chances near. Later one we'll perspire And get drunk by the fire. We'll dance without clothes 'cause nobody knows We're walking in a Wiccan Wonderland. All you Pagans come on gather round us Raise your chalice and join in our cheer We'll have lots of cakes until the Sun comes And chase it with another keg of beer. After all is said and done Bye to Spirits that have come Please stay if you will or go if you must We're walking in a Wicccan Wonderland |
| All Hail Ye, Simple Pagans Tune: "Oh Come, All Ye Faithful" All hail ye, simple pagans Gather round the Yule fire Oh come ye Oh come ye To call the Sun! Fires within us Call the fire above us Oh come let us adore him! Oh come let us adore him! Oh come let us adore him! Our Lord, the Sun! Yea Lord, we greet thee Born again at Yuletide! Yule fires and candle flames Are lighted for you! Come to thy children Calling for thy blessing! Oh come let us adore him! Oh come let us adore him! Oh come let us adore him! Our Lord, the Sun |
| Carol of the Bells Tune: "Traditional Ukranian Carol" Hark! How the bells, sweet silver bells All seem to say, "Throw cares away." Yuletide is here, bringing good cheer To young and old, meek and the bold Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song, With joyful ring, all caroling One seems to hear words of good cheer From everywhere, filling the air O, how they pound, raising the sound O'er hill and dale, telling their tale Gaily they ring, while people sing Songs of good cheer, Yuletide is here! Merry, merry, merry, merry Yuletide! Merry, merry, merry, merry Yuletide! On, on they send, on without end Their joyful tone to every home Hark! How the bells, sweet silver bells All seem to say, "Throw cares away." Yuletide is here, bringing good cheer To young and old, meek and the bold Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song With joyful ring, all caroling. One seems to hear words of good cheer From everywhere, filling the air O, how they pound, raising the sound O'er hill and dale, telling their tale Gaily they ring, while people sing songs of good cheer, Yuletide is here Merry, merry, merry, merry Yuletide! Merry, merry, merry, merry Yuletide! On, on they send, on without end Their joyful tone to every home. |
| Holly Jolly Yuletide Tune: Holly Jolly Christmas Have a holly jolly Yuletide It's the best time of the year I don't know if there'll be snow But have a cup of cheer Have a holly jolly Yuletide And when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know And ev'ryone you meet Oh, ho, the mistletoe Hung where you can see Somebody waits for you Kiss her once for me Have a holly jolly Yuletide and in case you didn't hear Oh, by golly have a holly jolly Yuletide This year! |
| We Three Crones Tune: "We Three Kings" We three crones of magic-past are, Bearing gifts, we traverse afar, Fields & fountain, moor & mountain, Following each our star. Chorus: Oh, star of wonder, star of might, Star of radiant beauty bright, Inward leading, still proceeding, Guide us with thy magick light. Gold I bring, the Earth's hidden gleam, Guards our Mem'ry, draws forth our dream; Weary-curing, strong enduring, Holding time's circling stream. Chorus Frankincense I carry with me. Incense aids the spirit to see; Analyzing, wize, up-rising, Sense of the Earth, flow free! Chorus Myrrh is mine, it's bitter perfume Lifts new life, a magical broom; Praying, flying, purifying, Away with old lingering gloom. Chorus Glorious gifts of magic (wimmin) we praise, Maiden, Mother, Ancient of Days; Strength, and sense, and energy; whence Return to our sacred ways. Chorus |
| Good King Wenceslas Tune: "Traditional Carol" Good King Wenceslas last looked out On the Feast of Yule When the snow lay round about Deep in Winter's rule Brightly shone the Moon that night Though the frost was cruel When a poor roe came in sight Seeking winter fuel. "Hither, page, and stand by me If thou know'st it, telling yonder stag, O whose is he? Where and how his dwelling?" "Sire, he lives a good league hence Underneath the mountain Right against the forest fence By good Brighit's fountain." "Bring me apples; bring me corn Bring my warm clothes hither He shall dine `fore Solstice morn When we bring them thither." Page and monarch, forth they went Forth they went together through the rude wind's wild lament And the bitter weather. "Page, the night is darker now And the wind blows stronger Fails my heart, I know not how I can go no longer." "Mark my footsteps, my good King Tread thou in them boldly Thou shalt find fierce Winter's sting Freeze thy blood less coldly." In the Oak King's steps he trod Where the snow lay dinted Heat was in the very sod Which the God had printed. Therefore, Paganfolk, be sure Any rank possessing Ye who now will bless the Earth Shall, yourselves, find blessing. |
| Silent Night, Solstice Night Ellen Reed Tune: Silent Night, Holy Night Silent night, Solstice night All is calm, all is bright Nature slumbers in forest and glen Till in Springtime She wakes again Sleeping spirits grow strong Sleeping spirits grow strong. Silent night, Solstice night Silver moon shining bright Snowfall blankets the slumbering Earth Yule fires welcome the Sun's rebirth Hark, the Light is reborn Hark, the Light is reborn. Silent night, Solstice night Quiet rest till the light Turning ever the rolling Wheel Brings the Winter to comfort and heal Rest your spirit in peace Rest your spirit in peace. |
| What Child is This? Tune: "Greensleeves" What child is this, who rises now from His Mother's womb returning Her children greet most joyously the sight of His face's bright burning Chorus: This, this is the Sun child born The radiant one, the light returned Born unto the world again This child, the promise of summer His growing light returns the warmth that darkness stole from out the Earth To bud the leaves, and blossoms bring to signal the Spring's rebirth Chorus |
| Our Lady Greensleeves Tune: "Greensleeves" Midwinter moon is shining bright The yuletide log is burning. The people gather 'round tonight The Sabbat wheel is turning. Joy! Mirth! The Sun's rebirth! Now as of old we greet Thee. Gladdening is the song we sing Of praises to the Lady. 'Twas at the feast of bright Beltane When we all were a-Maying, Sweet minstrel Queen in Her gown of green Spring roundelay was playing. And though now robed in snow Her wintry garb deceives, for Bedipped with holly and mistletoe She is still Our Lady Greensleeves. So drink ye wassail everyone Good Pagans all made merry With wine as red as the reborn Sun, As red as holly-berry. Dancing, come join the ring, As Her Yuletide spell she weaves. Fair Queen, the evergreen, Sweet lovely Lady Greensleeves |
| Yule Fires Tune: "Greensleeves" In ancient days the folk of old When chilled with fright by winter's cold Did kindle up a great Yule fire With leaping flames in its great pyre; So to entice the waning sun To rise again and wider run; It's fiery course across the sky, To warm them so they would not die. So we, whose minds now sense a chill Of anger in the evil will, The human conflict, hate, and strife, Which hold a menace over life; Would kindle up a flame of love That we within our hearts may move, In Yuletide joy, with love embrace And thus abide in peace and grace |
| Ye Children all of Mother Earth Tune: "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" Ye children all of Mother Earth Join hands and circle around To celebrate the Solstice night When our lost Lord is found Rejoice, the year has begun again The Sun rise above So share the season together now In everlasting love |
| Hark the Neo-Pagans Sing Tune: Hark the Herald Angels Sing Hark the neo-Pagans sing, Glory to the Holly King! Peace on Earth and mercy mild, God and Goddess reconciled, Hear us now as we proclaim, We have risen from the flames, Our ancient Craft now we reclaim, In the God and Goddess' names Hark the neo-Pagans sing, Glory to the Holly King! Herne by highest love adored, Herne the ever-reborn Lord, At all times behold Him come, Offspring of the Holy One, Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see, Hail Incarnate Deity! Our ancient Craft now we reclaim, in the God and Goddess' names Hark the neo-Pagans sing, Glory to the Holly King! |
| Christmas is Pagan Tune: Gloria in Excelsius Deo Christmas time is here again, Decorations everywhere. Christmas carols ringing out, Gentle pagans, we don't care. Chorus: Glorious! Christmas time is pagan! Glorious! Christmas time is pagan! Modern folks all celebrate What they learned in Sunday School. In December, they don't know They are celebrating Yule! CHORUS Let them have their Christmas trees, Decked in red and green and blue. We rejoice at every one! Christmas trees are pagan, too. CHORUS Bowls of bubbly Christmas cheer, Fill your cup and quench your thirst. They think the tradition's theirs. Wassail bowls were pagan, first. CHORUS Every door and window bears Wreaths of holly, wreaths of pine. Circles represent the Sun. Every wreath is yours and mine. CHORUS Christmas lights on Christmas trees, Candle flames burn higher and higher, Let us cheer along, my friends, As they light their Yuletide fire. CHORUS There's a possibility That this song is yours and mine 'Cause the tune was known to all Back in A.D. one-two-nine. |
| Come Sing Tune: Hark the Herald Angel Sings Brothers, Sisters, come and sing Glory to the reborn King Gardens peaceful, forests wild Celebrate the Holy Child Now the time of growing starts Joyful hands and joyful hearts Cheer the Yule log as it burns For once again the Sun returns Brothers, Sisters, come and sing Glory to the reborn King Dance the circle round and round Let the songs of joy resound Build the temple, glowing bright where we meet and grow in light Share your love with those around you Long may Yuletide peace surround you Hail the flame that has no end Pass a kiss from friend to friend Dance the circle, Spirits soar Dance in light forevermore Light the candle, trim the tree Start the feast and revelry Light the Yule log, watch it blaze Greet the Gods with love and praise Bless the wine with blade and chalice Drink that peace may conquer malice Toast the Lady, toast the Lord Toast to light and life restored Dance the circle, warm your heart Merry meet and merry part! |
| The 12 Days of Yuletide by Jordsvin and Chandonn On the ______ (1st thru 12th) day of Yuletide, the Vanir gave to me: (and) One Giant World Tree! Two Jotuns boating Three Norns a-wyrding Four Dwarves upholding Five Fylgiar flying Six Vikings raiding Seven ships of treasure Eight huldfolk dancing Nine Worlds a-whirling Ten Trolls a-smashing Eleven Valkyries shreiking Twelve Goddesses spinning. |
| The 13 Days of Yuletide Tune: 12 days of Christmas On the ____ day of Yuletide my Priestess gave to me: 13 Witches Dancing, 12 Star Signs Twinkling, 11 Goddess Statues, 10 Swords a Singing, 9 Cauldrons Bubbling, 8 Cords a'Binding, 7 Scourges Stinging 6 Censors Smoking, 5 Pentagrams, 4 Elementals, 3 New Athames, 2 Books of Shadows, and A Raven in an Oak Tree. |
| Gloria Ellen Reed Snow lies deep upon the Earth Still our voices warmly sing Heralding the glorious birth Of the Child, the Winter King Glo -- ria! In excelsis Deo! Glo -- ria! In excelsis Dea! Our triumphant voices claim Joy and hope and love renewed And our Lady's glad refrain Answer Winter's solitude Glo -- ria!(etc.) In Her arms a holy Child Promises a glowing Light Through the winter wind so wild He proclaims the growing Light. Glo -- ria! (etc..) Now the turning of the year Of the greater Turning sings Passing age of cold and fear Soon our golden summer brings. Glo -- ria! (etc..) |
| Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful! Ellen Reed Oh, come all ye faithful Gather round the Yule Fire Oh, come ye, oh, come ye, To call the Sun! Fires within us Call the Fire above us O, come, let us invoke Him! O, come, let us invoke Him! O, come, let us invoke Him! Our Lord, the Sun! Yea, Lord, we greet Thee! Born again at Yuletide! Yule fires and candle flames Are lighted for You! Come to thy children Calling for thy blessing! O, come let us invoke Him (x3) Our Lord, the Sun! |
| Glory to the New Born King Ellen Reed Brothers, sisters, come to sing Glory to the new-born King! Gardens peaceful, forests wild Celebrate the Winter Child! Now the time of glowing starts! Joyful hands and joyful hearts! Cheer the Yule log as it burns! For once again the Sun returns! Brothers, sisters, come and sing! Glory to the new-born King! Brothers, sisters, singing come Glory to the newborn Sun Through the wind and dark of night Celebrate the coming light. Suns glad rays through fear's cold burns Life through death the Wheel now turns Gather round the Yule log and tree Celebrate Life's mystery Brothers, sisters, singing come Glory to the new-born Sun. |
| "O Holy Night, Pagan Style" to the tune of "O Holy Night" O Holy Night, the stars are brightly shining. It is the night of the Sun King's rebirth. Long lay the world in darkness ever growing. Til He appeared and the soul felt His Warmth. The thrill of light, the weary world rejoices for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Rise up and sing! O hear the glorious voices! O night divine! O night the Sun is born! |
| Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland "Alexander & Aarcher" Pagans sing, are you listenin', Altar's set, candles glisten, It's a Magickal night, we're having tonight, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland Blades held high, censer smoking, God and Goddess, we're invoking, Through Elements Five, we celebrate life, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland Queen of Heaven, is in Her place, Triple Goddess, now the Crone Face, Above and Below, She's the Goddess we know, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland Now the God, is the Provider, Supplying game for our Fire, Above and Below, He's the Horned One we know, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland In a Circle we can light a Yule Fire, And await the rising of the Sun, It's the Great Wheel turning for the New Year, loaded with abundance and great fun. Later on, by the fire, Cone of Power, gettin' higher It's a Magickal Night we're having tonight, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland |
| Moon of Silver (We Three Kings) CHORUS: Oh, Moon of Silver, Sun of Gold, Gentle Lady, Lord so bold! Guide us ever, failing never, Lead us in ways of old. Maiden, Mother, Ancient Crone, Queen of Heaven on your throne, Praise we sing Thee, Love we bring Thee, For all that you have shown. Lord of Darkness, Lord of Light, Gentle Brother, King of Might, Praise we sing thee, Love we bring Thee On this Solstice night. |
| Joy To the World Joy to the world! The Lord is come! Let Earth receive her king! Let every heart prepare him room And Heaven and Nature sing, etc. Welcome our King who brings us life. Our Lady gives him birth! His living light returneth to warm the seeds within us And wake the sleeping earth, etc. Light we the fires to greet our Lord, Our Light! Our Life! Our King! Let every voice be lifted to sing his holy praises, As Heaven and Nature sing, etc. |
| The Light Has Been Reborn To the tune of "Good Christian Men Rejoice" William Baldwin The Light has been reborn Upon this happy morn. Sing O sing in jubilee. Oh, oh, Io Io Evohee! Sing O sing glad tidings. The round of life is new begun: Mother - Father - Daughter. Mother - Father - Son. |
| The Holly and the Ivy To the tune of "The Holly and the Ivy" Tina Galfo The holly and the ivy, In the forest side by side, As the Lady and the Horned One Together shall abide. CHORUS: The leaping of the cauldron And the dancing by its light. The singing of the Solstice carols To celebrate this night. Our Lady is the Goddess Who brings us joy on earth. Let us dance around her circle, The circle of rebirth. CHORUS The moon is riding high, Tis the winter of the year. But beside the blazing fire Is warm comfort and good cheer. CHORUS Tonight is cold and dark But tomorrow we shall see, The coming of the Sun-King In light and majesty. CHORUS |
| Good Morrow, Happy Pagan Folk To the tune of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" words by William Baldwin Good morrow, happy pagan folk On this great day of Yule. And may ye brightly celebrate And sing and dance and fool. And deeply drain the wine of life From Heaven's glistening pool. CHORUS: O partake of the ecstasy and joy, Laughter and joy, O partake of the ecstasy and joy. The good and gracious Lady, Her only law is love, To cherish every living thing Below us and above, She reigneth as She did of old The Queen of Heaven above. CHORUS The great and mighty Horned One Whose trident some do see, Destroys and builds the world anew From Birth and Death and Thee! He leads us through illusion To the ever living tree. CHORUS Now may the GODS and GODDESSES Bestow on us the grace, To ever walk in balance with The Spirits of the place. And lead us all to Paradise To greet them face to face. CHORUS |
| Day-0 To the tune of "Day-O" - words by Tina Galfo (Get out your Harry Belafonte records and study the rhythm carefully - this song is a lot of fun with a set of hand drums!) Day-o, Day-o, Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Day, misa day, misa day, misa day-o. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Tonight we dance till the morning come. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Tomorrow we greet the newborn Sun. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Now is the darkest season of the year but, Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Now is the darkest season of the year but, Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. The darkness flies before his face. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Light is returning to this place. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Day, misa day-o, Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Day, misa day-o, Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. The Lady has given birth to her son. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. When he grow up they gonna have some fun. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. The season wheel it will forever turn. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. As the fire within, it will ever burn. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Now is the darkest season of the year but, Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Now is the darkest season of the year but, Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Day, misa day-o, Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Day, misa day-o, Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Now is the darkest season of the year but. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Now is the darkest season of the year but. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Day-o, Day-o, Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Day, misa day, misa day, misa day-o. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. And don't forget Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls and even "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" with Yule substituted for Christmas!!! |
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| All of these songs have been collected from different sites over time. If no credit is given it's because I don't know who to give it to. If you know please e-mail me and I will be more than happy to give credit. One of many sights that some of these came from is: http://www.crystalforest1.homestead.com/ wicca.html |
| Solstice Carol tune: O Little Town of Bethlehem words: Ronald Thomas We have no fear of darkness, no dread of deepest night, For from its inmost being emerges glorious light. Soft carols herald the coming of the new season's start. Re-birth and re-awakening in each and every heart. Now light the Solstice Candle and tend the single flame. Throughout the mid-night vigil we praise the Maiden's name. In quiet contemplation beneath the Moon and Stars We watch the Soul's creation, this Spirit Child of ours. The Wheel of Nature turning stands still upon this place. The gate of all creation, the seed of time and space. The new day now is dawning, emerging from the dark. How brightly shine our candles lit from a single spark. |