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==General information==
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{{Arranger|Marie Ruef Hofer}}
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'''Tune:''' Variant on [[Greensleeves]]<br>
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{{Lyricist|Marie Ruef Hofer|, ''Christmasse in Merrie England'', 1915}}
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{{Descr|Lyrics by Marie Ruef Hofer, from ''Christmasse in Merrie England'', 1915}}
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==Original text and translations==
==Original text and translations==
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Edition notes: Harmonies adapted for SATB by Christopher R. Baker.

General information

Title: Christmasse comes but once a year
Composer: Anonymous (Traditional)
Arranger: Marie Ruef Hofer
Tune: Variant on Greensleeves
Lyricist: Marie Ruef Hofer

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: SacredCarol

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

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Description: Lyrics by Marie Ruef Hofer, from Christmasse in Merrie England, 1915

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Original text and translations

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Let's dance and sing and make good cheer,
For Christmasse comes but once a year.
Make merry now nor draw a tear,
So early in the morning.
Then shout and sing till rafters ring,
For joy and mirth the seasons bring;
We'll welcome Father Christmasse in,
So early in the Morning.