From “Babes in Toyland”, 1903. Words by Glen MacDonough. Music by Victor Herbert.
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Hail to Christmas, joyous Christmas
Be gay, the day draws near
Hail to Christmas, joyous Christmas
Be gay, the day draws near
Now Kris Kringle, dear Kris Kringle
Will bring our king to be
Now Kris Kringle, dear Kris Kringle
Will bring our king to be
Here from all Toyland
Near and far, far and near
All to our fair come
To make merry here, merry here
Here from all Toyland
Near and far, far and near
All to our fair come
To our fair, to our fair
All to our fair come
To make merry here, at our fair
Come where pleasure invites
‘Neath the glittering lights
Singing a glad song, loud and strong
As we journey along
Come where music enchants
Sway there, swift in the dance
Letting the night fly
Till the sun’s high
Letting the night quickly fly
Till the sun is on high!
Come and dance! Come and dance!
Come and dance!
Hail to thee, joyous Christmas
Hail to thee, hail to thee, hail to thee