Cherry Tree Carol- Parker (MO) 1975 Max Hunter
[From Max Hunter Collection Cat. #1522 (MFH #1010).
R. Matteson 2014]
Cherry Tree Carol- As sung by Kris Ann Parker, Springfield, Missouri on March 20, 1975
Listen: http://maxhunter.missouristate.edu/songinformation.aspx?ID=1522
VERSE 1
When Joseph was an' ole man
An' ole man was he
He married virgin Mary
The Queen of Galilea
He married virgin Mary
The Queen of Galilea.
VERSE 2
Joseph and Mary
Walked thru an orchard green
There were berries an' cherries
As thick, might be seen
There were berries an' cherries
As thick as might be seen
VERSE 3
Up, Mary spoke to Joseph
So meek an' so mild
Joseph, gather me some cherries
For I'm with child
Joseph, gather me some cherries
For I'm with child
VERSE 4
Then, Joseph flew in anger
In anger flew he
Let the Father of the baby
Gather cherries for thee
Let the Father of the baby
Gather cherries for thee
VERSE 5
Then, up spoke baby Jesus
From in Mary's womb
Bend down the tallest tree
That my Mommy may have some
Bend down the tallest tree
That my Mother may have some
VERSE 6
An' bend down the tallest branch
Till it touched Mary's hand
Crying, gee, O look now Joseph
I have cherries by command
Crying, gee, O look now Joseph
I have cherries by command