
Lyrics - English & Latin
(Traditional Old English carol)
1. The boar’s head in hand bear I,
Bedecked with bays and rosemary,
And I pray you, my masters be merry,
Quot estis in convivio.
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Refrain
Caput apri defero,
Reddens laudes Domino.
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2. The boar’s head, I understand
Is the rarest dish in all the land.
Which thus bedecked with a garland,
Let us servire cantico. Refrain
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3. Our steward hath provided this
In honor of the King of bliss,
Which on this day now served is,
In Reginensi atrio. Refrain
English Translation of Latin Lyrics
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How many are there at the party?
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Refrain
I bring the boar’s head
Giving praise to the Lord.
Giving praise to the Lord.
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Let us serve canticle. Â Refrain
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3.
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In the court of Regina. Â Refrain
See also
- Country / Language: England / Latin
- Subject: Christmas
- Harmony: chords I, IV, V
- Source: The World of Music 5, Silver Burdett & Ginn, 1990
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