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See also -The Christmas Songbook -Deck the halls (Charles Wood)

• (Posted 2017-11-22)  CPDL #47663:       

Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2017-11-22).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 46 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Simple SATB arrangement.

• (Posted 2008-11-09)  CPDL #18230: 

Editor: M. Ryan Taylor (submitted 2008-11-09).   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Arrangement for SATB choir with optional kazoos. Files recovered using the WayBackMachine of http://archive.org

• (Posted 2004-05-20)  CPDL #07040:  PDF and MIDI files available.

Editor: Edward L. Stauff (submitted 2004-05-20).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 51 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes:

• (Posted 2003-01-03)  CPDL #04451:  PDF file available.

Editor: Stefan Karpiniec (submitted 2003-01-03).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 72 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: arranged by Stefan Karpiniec.

• (Posted 2002-06-11)  CPDL #03660:  PDF, MIDI and NoteWorthy Composer files available.

Editor: Marco Gallo (submitted 2002-06-11).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 19 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: listed alphabetically by composer

• (Posted 2000-11-27)  CPDL #01683:  GIF and MIDI files available.

Editor: Christopher R. Baker (submitted 2000-11-27).   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes:

• (Posted 1999-11-11)  CPDL #00502:        (Finale 1998)

Editor: Rafael Ornes (submitted 1999-11-11).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 19 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes:

General Information

Title: Deck the Hall
Composer: Anonymous (Traditional)

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Secular, Carol

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

First published:
Description: The traditional Welsh tune is also known as NOS GALAN

External websites:

• ChristmasCarolMusic.org listing for Deck the Halls

Original text and translations

Deck the hall

CPDL #'s 00502, 01683, 03660, 04451, 7040, & 18230 all set the following verses:

English text 1. Deck the hall 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 Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la, la la, la, la. 2. See the blazing Yule before us, (fa la la…) Strike the harp and join the chorus, (fa la la…) Follow me in merry measure, (fa la la…) While I tell of Yuletide treasure, (fa la la…) 3. Fast away the old year passes, (fa la la…) Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, (fa la la…) Sing we joyous all together, (fa la la…) Heedless of the wind and weather, (fa la la…)

French translation 1. Ornez la salle avec des branches de houx, fa la la la la C'est la saison où l'on se réjouit Vêtons-nous maintenant de beaux habits Lançons l'ancien hymne de Noël. 2. Voyez le Noël flamboyant devant nous Touchons la harpe et tous au refrain Suivez-moi sur le rythme béni Tandis que je parle du trésor de Noël. 3. L'année passée s'éloigne vite Saluez la nouvelle, gars et filles Chantons joyeux tous ensemble Sans souci du vent et du mauvais temps.

Soon the hoar old year

This version (c. 1873) by J. Oxenford purports to be a translation of the Welsh lyrics:

English text

1.
Soon the hoar old year must leave us, (fa la la…)
But the parting must not grieve us (fa la la…)
When the new year comes tomorrow (fa la la…)
Let him find no trace of sorrow (fa la la…)

2.
He our pleasures may redouble, (fa la la…)
He may bring us store of trouble, (fa la la…)
Hope the best and gaily meet him, (fa la la…)
With a jovial chorus greet him, (fa la la…)

3.
At his birth, he brings us gladness, (fa la la…)
Ponder not on future sadness, (fa la la…)
Anxious care is now but folly, (fa la la…)
Fill the mead-cup, hand the holly, (fa la la…)