Deck the Halls
Christmas Songs Lyrics


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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 Yule-tide 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 .
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 Yule-tide 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 year, 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

Overall Meaning

The Christmas carol, "Deck the Halls," is a traditional song that has been popular for centuries. It is often played during the holiday season and is easily recognizable by its joyous, upbeat melody. The lyrics of the song celebrate the holiday season, urging listeners to decorate their homes with holly and wear festive clothing. The song also encourages people to sing Yuletide carols and to enjoy the treasures of the season with their loved ones.


The first stanza of "Deck the Halls" is filled with imagery of decorating a home with holly. The "boughs of holly" are a traditional symbol of the holiday season, and the act of decking the halls with them is a festive tradition that has been passed down for generations. The second stanza urges people to wear their "gay apparel," a phrase that refers to bright, festive clothing. The third stanza encourages people to sing Yuletide carols and to enjoy the beauty of the season with their loved ones.


Line by Line Meaning

Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let's decorate the home with festive greenery like holly and evergreen branches


Tis the season to be jolly
This is the time of year to be happy and joyful


Don we now our gay apparel
Wear bright and colorful clothing to celebrate the holiday season


Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Sing the old songs of Yule-tide and keep the tradition alive


See the blazing Yule before us
Observe the bright and warm Yule log burning in the fireplace


Strike the harp and join the chorus
Let's play the music and sing along together


Follow me in merry measure
Join me in this happy and lively rhythm


While I tell of Yule-tide treasure
Listen to my story about the riches of Yule-tide


Fast away the old year passes
The old year is going by quickly, time flies


Hail the new year, lads and lasses
Welcome the new year with enthusiasm and joy


Sing we joyous, all together
Let's all sing happily as one group


Heedless of the wind and weather
Let's enjoy the festivities despite any outside elements that could dampen our spirits




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Fa la la la la, la la la la
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Fa la la la la, la la la la

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Fa la la, la la la, la la la
Ask your senators, co-sponsor it
Fa la la la la, la la la la



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awesome Christmas Songs for Kids !

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I watched this 3 years straight and have seen this all three

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@RaxuVFX some words meant different things back then

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@RaxuVFX oh in not that old I'm 10 I learned that in music class we learned this song and sang it and the music teacher told us

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