Here We Come A-Caroling
Choir The Mormon Tabernacle Lyrics

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Here we come a-caroling
Among the leaves so green,
Here we come a wand'ring,
So fair to be seen.

Love and joy come to you,
And to your wassail too
And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year,

And God send you a Happy New Year.
We are not daily beggars
Who beg from door to door,
But we are neighbors' children,
Whom you have seen before.

God bless the Master of this house,
Likewise the Mistress too
And all the little children,
That round the table go.

Love and joy come to you,
And to your wassail too
And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year,
And God send you a Happy New Year.
We are not daily beggars
Who beg from door to door,
But we are neighbors' children,
Whom you have seen before.

And all your kin and kinfolk
That dwell both far and near
We wish a Merry Christmas
And Happy New Year.
Love and joy come to you,
And to your wassail too
And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year,
And God send you a Happy New Year.
We are not daily beggars
Who beg from door to door,

But we are neighbors' children,
Whom you have seen before.

Overall Meaning

The song "Here We Come A-Caroling" is a classic Christmas carol that celebrates the tradition of caroling during the holiday season. The lyrics describe a group of carolers walking through the streets, singing and spreading cheer to their neighbors. The carolers express their well wishes for love, joy, and blessings for the people they encounter on their journey. They explain that they are not beggars, but simply friends and neighbors who have been seen before. The song concludes with a wish for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all, including family and friends both near and far.

The lyrics of "Here We Come A-Caroling" are simple yet powerful in their message of spreading joy and goodwill during the holiday season. The song reminds us of the importance of community and reaching out to others in a spirit of kindness and generosity. The use of the word "wassail" in the lyrics refers to a traditional alcoholic drink consumed during the Christmas season, further emphasizing the celebratory nature of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Here we come a-caroling
We are coming to sing Christmas carols to you

Among the leaves so green,
We are walking through the greenery

Here we come a wand'ring,
We come wandering to entertain you.

So fair to be seen.
We are pleasant to look at

Love and joy come to you,
We are wishing you love and joy

And to your wassail too
We wish you good cheer

And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year,
We are praying for blessings for you and a happy new year to come

And God send you a Happy New Year.
We hope you have a happy new year

We are not daily beggars
We are not asking for anything

Who beg from door to door,
We are not here for charity

But we are neighbors' children,
We are children from the neighborhood