Lyrics

1. I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day,
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas Day in the morning.

2. And what was in those ships all three…

3. Our Savior Christ and His lady…

4. Pray whither sailed those ships all three…

5. O they sailed into Bethlehem…

6. And all the bells on earth shall ring…

7. And all the angels in Heav’n shall sing…

8. And all the souls on Earth shall sing…

Recognize steady beat in 6/8 time.
Play hand drums or triangles on the downbeats.

Links

• more Christmas songs
• more songs from England
• more songs from the British Isles
• more songs about boats & ships
• more steady beat songs
• more songs in 6/8
• more songs with Orff arrangements
• more songs with countermelodies
• more songs with recorder notes G,A,C
• similar song: As I Sat on a Sunny Bank
• more songs with the dominant triad in the melody
• video
• Rhyme Time worksheet

The following content is available below to Plus Members:

• PDF includes:
  • Song with chords in 2 keys
  • Lesson ideas
  • 2 Orff arrangements
  • Adapted Version for young singers
  • Steady Beat Handout
  • Recorder Student Copies – countermelody with notes G,A,C
• MIDI file
• MP3