12 Days of Christmas
Anuradha Javeri Lyrics

On the first day of Christmas
On the first day that could well be Christmas time

My true love sent to me:
I received a present from someone who truly loves me

A Partridge in a Pear Tree
A type of bird positioned atop a fruit-producing tree

On the second day of Christmas
On the following day after Christmas time

Two Turtle Doves
Two birds that are emblematic of love and peace

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
The same bird and tree that was referenced in the previous line

On the third day of Christmas
On yet another day following Christmas

Three French Hens
Three birds indigenous to France that are utilized for their eggs

Two Turtle Doves
The same birds from two days prior

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
The same bird and tree once more

On the fourth day of Christmas
Four days after Christmas day

Four Calling Birds
Four birds known for their singing

Three French Hens
The three French chickens that were mentioned in the previous verse

Two Turtle Doves
The same lovebirds from two evenings ago

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
The same lovable partridge in that pear tree we've come to appreciate

On the fifth day of Christmas
Five days forthcoming from Christmas Day

Five Golden Rings
A half-dozen beautifully rendered pieces of gold equipment we put around a finger

Four Calling Birds
Four melodious singing birds we got lately

Three French Hens
The trio of French-origin chickens we mentioned in verse three

Two Turtle Doves
Those lovely doves we received two evenings ago

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
The affectionate bird we're used to residing atop a fruit-bearing tree

On the sixth day of Christmas
Six days proceeding Christmas morning

Six Geese a Laying
Six geese laying eggs for us on this particular day

Five Golden Rings
Five rings constructed of pure gold, shining in the light

Four Calling Birds
Those same songbirds from earlier

Three French Hens
The hens that hail from France

Two Turtle Doves
Our loving pair of doves from a few days back

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
The darling bird who calls that fruit tree home

On the seventh day of Christmas
Seven days after Santa Claus has come and gone

Seven Swans a Swimming
Seven distinguished swans, swimming around gracefully

Six Geese a Laying
A batch of geese laying eggs

Five Golden Rings
The five glimmering, golden rings from verse five

Four Calling Birds
Those same canaries from earlier

Three French Hens
The same triplet of fowl from days ago

Two Turtle Doves
The devoted birds that we cherish

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
The same caring bird that takes delight in sitting atop that fruit tree

On the eighth day of Christmas
Eight days after the holiday we celebrate on December 25th

Eight Maids a Milking
Eight dairy workers diligently milking cows

Seven Swans a Swimming
Seven slender-necked waterfowl swimming beautifully up and down the waterway

Six Geese a Laying
A group of half a dozen geese doing what they do best

Five Golden Rings
The same mystical rings from verse five

Four Calling Birds
The same melodious quartet from other days

Three French Hens
The same French hens laying eggs for us

Two Turtle Doves
Those peaceful doves who are both loyal and loving

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
The same sweet bird who finds comfort atop that fruit tree

On the ninth day of Christmas
The ninth day following the arrival of the Christmas season

Nine Ladies Dancing
Nine female dancers who execute elegant moves with ease

Eight Maids a Milking
The same hard-working milkmaids milking to their hearts' content

Seven Swans a Swimming
Those same seven lovely swans gliding through the water

Six Geese a Laying
Those same six geese who are determined to lay their eggs

Five Golden Rings
The golden rings, five in number, that captivate our eyes

Four Calling Birds
The same four birds that sing delightful melodies

Three French Hens
The same trio of egg-producing French hens as before

Two Turtle Doves
The same loving, devoted pair of doves as before

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
The same caring bird with a fondness for fruit trees

On the tenth day of Christmas
The tenth day of revelry that follows Christmas Day

Ten Lords a Leaping
Ten gentlemen sporting high social status and excellent jumping abilities

Nine Ladies Dancing
Those same nine stunning women executing perfected dance moves

Eight Maids a Milking
The same diligent milkmaids leaving no stone unturned as they milk their livestock

Seven Swans a Swimming
Those same gorgeous waterbirds are still floating around

Six Geese a Laying
Those same six geese will not rest until their task of laying eggs is completed

Five Golden Rings
The same five beaming rings, impeccable in their appearance

Four Calling Birds
Those same four songbirds continue to sing

Three French Hens
Our egg-laying hens of French origin are still busy producing eggs

Two Turtle Doves
The same boyfriend and girlfriend doves are still together

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
The same loyal bird who has a fondness for trees bearing fruit

On the eleventh day of Christmas
The eleventh day of Christmas season celebrations that we all adore

Eleven Pipers Piping
Eleven gentlemen playing sweet tunes on delicately crafted pipes

Ten Lords a Leaping
The same ten upper-class men who are capable of jumping in the air

Nine Ladies Dancing
Those same nine women who are utterly amazing at dance

Eight Maids a Milking
The same hard-working dairy workers we have seen delivering milk earlier

Seven Swans a Swimming
Those same seven regal swans that grace our lakes and ponds

Six Geese a Laying
Those same six industrious geese that we have been admiring

Five Golden Rings
The same five rings that are made of gold which we cherish so much

Four Calling Birds
The same four melodious singing birds that we have grown to love

Three French Hens
The same three hens of French origin that we admire

Two Turtle Doves
Those same spoiled pet doves that we adore

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
The same bird that we have grown to love so much

On the twelfth day of Christmas
The last day of delightful Christmas-time celebrations

12 Drummers Drumming
A dozen talented drummers making a ruckus and enjoying themselves

Eleven Pipers Piping
Those eleven pipe-playing gentlemen from before, still exhibiting their prowess on those pipes

Ten Lords a Leaping
The same ten aristocratic men showing off their jumping abilities

Nine Ladies Dancing
Those same nine talented women who have been enchanting us with their dancing abilities

Eight Maids a Milking
The same set of maids who have been responsible for all the milk production

Seven Swans a Swimming
Those seven beautiful swans as we have known them all along

Six Geese a Laying
Those lovely geese that we have been admiring for their labor

Five Golden Rings
Those lovely rings that we have been admiring throughout the festive season

Four Calling Birds
The same four songbirds whose music we have listened to countless times

Three French Hens
Those three hens that always make sure we have eggs for breakfast

Two Turtle Doves
The same lovebirds that have captured our hearts and made us fall in love with Christmas all over again

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
The same adorable bird that called the pear tree home all this time.