Here We Come A-Wassailing

All the words

1. Here we come awassailing Among the leaves so
   green, Here we come awandering, So fair to be seen.
   Love and joy come to you, And to you your wassail
   too, And God bless you, and send you A happy new
   year, And God send you a happy new year.

2. Our wassail-cup is made
   Of the rosemary tree,
   And so is your beer
   Of the best barley.
   Love and joy, &c.

3. We are not daily beggars
   That beg from door to door,
   But we are neighbours' children
   Whom you have seen before.
   Love and joy, &c.

4. Good Master and good Mistress,
   As you sit by the fire,
   Pray think of us poor children
   Who are wandering in the mire.
   Love and joy, &c.

5. We have a little purse
   Made of ratching leather skin;
   We want some of your small change
   To line it well within.
   Love and joy, &c.

6. Call up the butler of this house,
   Put on his golden ring;
   Let him bring us a glass of beer,
   And the better we shall sing.
   Love and joy, &c.

7. Bring us out a table,
   And spread it with a cloth;
   Bring us out a mouldy cheese,
   And some of your Christmas loaf.
   Love and joy, &c.

8. God bless the master of this house,
   Likewise the mistress too;
   And all the little children
   That round the table go.
   Love and joy, &c.