Christmas Past
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
[verse]
God rest you merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan’s power
When we were gone astray
[hook]
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
[verse]
In Bethlehem, in Israel
This blessèd Babe was born
And laid within a manger
Upon this blessèd morn
To which His mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn
[hook]
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
[verse]
From God our heavenly Father
A blessed angel came
And unto certain shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name
[hook]
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
[verse]
Now to the Lord sing praises
All you within this place
And with true love and brotherhood
Each other now embrace
This holy tide of Christmas
All others doth deface
[hook]
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Song Length: 4:32
Writer: Charles Jody Whitesides
Publisher: Too Much Music
Jody Whitesides: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synths, Drum Programming
Dannielle Gaha: Background Vocals
Recording Info:
Cover Art: Kim Whitesides
Arranger: Jody Whitesides
Recording Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Mixing Engineer 2006: Chris Hellstrom
Mixing Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Mastering Engineer 2006: George Leger III
Mastering Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Vocal Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Producer: Jody Whitesides
Factoids:
1. I layered several Taylor guitars on this.
2. One of my favorite arrangements.
Copyright: 20060101
ISRC: US32P0600014
ISRC: USONR2200111
ISWC: T9055765601
SESAC Song ID: 641995
Harry Fox ID: G6319U
Harry Fox Publisher ID: P8938Q
UPC: 197144433747
Deck the Halls
[verse]
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Tis the season to be jolly
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Don we now our gay apparel
Fa la la, la la la, la la la
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol
Fa la la la la, la la la la
[hook]
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Fa la la la la, la la la la
[verse]
Sing we joyous, all together
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Heedless of the wind and weather
Fa la la la la, la la la la
See the blazing Yule before us
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Strike the harp and join the chorus
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Follow me in merry measure
Fa la la la la, la la la la
While I tell of Yule tide treasure
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Song Length: 1:08
Writer: Charles Jody Whitesides
Publisher: Too Much Music
Jody Whitesides: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synths, Drum Programming
Dannielle Gaha: Background Vocals
Recording Info:
Cover Art: Kim Whitesides
Arranger: Jody Whitesides
Recording Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Mixing Engineer 2006: Chris Hellstrom
Mixing Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Mastering Engineer 2006: George Leger III
Mastering Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Vocal Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Producer: Jody Whitesides
Factoids:
1. Tons of vocal tracks on this – over 40.
2. Extremely short song.
Copyright: 20060101
ISRC: US32P0600015
ISRC: USONR2200112
ISWC: T9055765598
SESAC Song ID: 641994
Harry Fox ID: D9115W
Harry Fox Publisher ID: P8938Q
UPC: 197144433747
Jingle Bells
[verse]
Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
Over the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob-tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight
[chorus]
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
[verse]
Now the ground is white
Go it while you’re young
Take the girls tonight
And sing this sleighing song
Just get a bob-tailed bay
Two-forty as his speed
Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack! you’ll take the lead
[chorus]
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
[outro]
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Song Length: 2:40
Writer: Charles Jody Whitesides
Publisher: Too Much Music
Jody Whitesides: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synths, Drum Programming
Dannielle Gaha: Background Vocals
Recording Info:
Cover Art: Kim Whitesides
Arranger: Jody Whitesides
Recording Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Mixing Engineer 2006: Chris Hellstrom
Mixing Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Mastering Engineer 2006: George Leger III
Mastering Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Vocal Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Producer: Jody Whitesides
Factoids:
1. Surprised that this was a public domain song.
2. I’ve actually played real jingle bells, or rather Sleigh bells.
Copyright: 20060101
ISRC: US32P0600016
ISRC: USONR2200113
ISWC: T9055765612
SESAC Song ID: 641996
Harry Fox ID: J3281V
Harry Fox Publisher ID: P8938Q
UPC: 197144433747
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
[intro]
Jolly old Saint Nicholas
Lean your ear this way!
Don’t you tell a single soul
What I’m going to say
[verse]
Bobby wants a pair of skates
Suzy wants a sled
Jessie wants a picture book
Yellow, blue, and red
As for me my little brain
Isn’t very bright
Choose for me, dear Santa Claus
What you think is right
[chorus]
Jolly old Saint Nicholas
Lean your ear this way
Don’t you tell a single soul
What I’m going to say
[verse]
When the clock is striking twelve
When I’m fast asleep
Down the chimney all broad and black
With your pack you’ll creep
[chorus]
Jolly old Saint Nicholas
Lean your ear this way
Don’t you tell a single soul
What I’m going to say
[verse]
All the stockings that you will find
Hanging in a row
Mine will be the shortest one
You’ll be sure to know
[chorus]
Jolly old Saint Nicholas
Lean your ear this way
Don’t you tell a single soul
What I’m going to say
Jolly old Saint Nicholas
Lean your ear lean it this way
Don’t you tell a single soul
What I’m going to say
What I’m going to say
Song Length: 2:55
Writer: Charles Jody Whitesides
Publisher: Too Much Music
Jody Whitesides: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synths, Drum Programming
Recording Info:
Cover Art: Kim Whitesides
Arranger: Jody Whitesides
Recording Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Mixing Engineer 2006: Chris Hellstrom
Mixing Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Mastering Engineer 2006: George Leger III
Mastering Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Vocal Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Producer: Jody Whitesides
Factoids:
1. It’s hard for me to get to sleep before midnight.
2. I do have a sister named Jessie.
Copyright: 20060101
ISRC: US32P0600017
ISRC: USONR2200114
ISWC: T9055765623
SESAC Song ID: 641997
Harry Fox ID: J3281U
Harry Fox Publisher ID: P8938Q
UPC: 197144433747
Oh Come All Ye Faithful
[verse]
Oh, come, all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant!
Oh, come ye, oh, come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold him
Born the king of angels
[hook]
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Christ the Lord
[verse]
Highest, most holy
Light of light eternal
Born of a virgin
A mortal he comes
Son of the Father
Now in flesh appearing!
[hook]
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Christ the Lord
[verse]
Sing, choirs of angels
Sing in exultation
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory to God
In the highest
[hook]
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Christ the Lord
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Song Length: 4:50
Writer: Charles Jody Whitesides
Publisher: Too Much Music
Jody Whitesides: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synths, Drum Programming
Dannielle Gaha: Background Vocals
Recording Info:
Cover Art: Kim Whitesides
Arranger: Jody Whitesides
Recording Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Mixing Engineer 2006: Chris Hellstrom
Mixing Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Mastering Engineer 2006: George Leger III
Mastering Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Vocal Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Producer: Jody Whitesides
Factoids:
1. There is an odd measure of music in this song, can you find it?
2. Lots of tracks of Taylor guitars in this.
Copyright: 20060101
ISRC: US32P0600018
ISRC: USONR2200115
ISWC: T9055765656
SESAC Song ID: 642000
Harry Fox ID: O5006S
Harry Fox Publisher ID: P8938Q
UPC: 197144433747
O Christmas Tree
[verse]
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
Thy leaves are so unchanging
Not only green when summer’s here
But also when ’tis cold and drear
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
Thy leaves are so unchanging
[verse]
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
Much pleasure thou can give me
How often has the Christmas tree
Afforded me the greatest glee
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
Much pleasure thou can give me
[verse]
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
Thy candles shine so brightly
From base to summit, gay and bright
There’s only splendor for the sight
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
Thy candles shine so brightly
Song Length: 2:59
Writer: Charles Jody Whitesides
Publisher: Too Much Music
Jody Whitesides: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synths, Drum Programming
Recording Info:
Cover Art: Kim Whitesides
Arranger: Jody Whitesides
Recording Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Mixing Engineer 2006: Chris Hellstrom
Mixing Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Mastering Engineer 2006: George Leger III
Mastering Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Vocal Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Producer: Jody Whitesides
Factoids:
1. I originally attempted to sing this in German like O Tannenbaum, I failed miserably despite all the German courses I took at University.
2. Probably my second least favorite song in the entire collection, I really wanted to nail the German.
Copyright: 20060101
ISRC: US32P0600019
ISRC: USONR2200116
ISWC: T9055765645
SESAC Song ID: 641999
Harry Fox ID: O5006T
Harry Fox Publisher ID: P8938Q
UPC: 197144433747
Silent Night
[verse]
Silent night, Holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in Heavenly peace
Sleep in Heavenly peace
[verse]
Silent night, Holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from Heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah
Christ, the Savior is born
Christ, the Savior is born
[verse]
Silent night, Holy night
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from thy Holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth
Song Length: 4:27
Writer: Charles Jody Whitesides
Publisher: Too Much Music
Jody Whitesides: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synths, Drum Programming
Recording Info:
Cover Art: Kim Whitesides
Arranger: Jody Whitesides
Recording Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Mixing Engineer 2006: Chris Hellstrom
Mixing Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Mastering Engineer 2006: George Leger III
Mastering Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Vocal Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Producer: Jody Whitesides
Factoids:
1. Probably the oldest Christmas song.
2. had issues with time of some of the vocals in this.
Copyright: 20060101
ISRC: US32P0600020
ISRC: USONR2200117
ISWC: T9055765667
SESAC Song ID: 642001
Harry Fox ID: X8270T
Harry Fox Publisher ID: P8938Q
UPC: 197144433747
The First Noel
[chorus]
Noel
Noel
Noel
Noel
Born is the King of Israel
[verse]
The first Noel the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds
In fields where they lay
In fields where they lay lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter’s night that was so deep
[chorus]
Noel
Noel
Noel
Noel
Born is the King of Israel
[verse]
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the east beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night
[chorus]
Noel
Noel
Noel
Noel
Born is the King of Israel
[verse]
And by the light of that same star
Three wise men came from country far
To seek for a king was their intent
And to follow that star wherever it went
[chorus]
Noel
Noel
Noel
Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Born is the King of Israel
Song Length: 3:46
Writer: Charles Jody Whitesides
Publisher: Too Much Music
Jody Whitesides: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synths, Drum Programming
Recording Info:
Cover Art: Kim Whitesides
Arranger: Jody Whitesides
Recording Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Mixing Engineer 2006: Chris Hellstrom
Mixing Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Mastering Engineer 2006: George Leger III
Mastering Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Vocal Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Vocal Producer: Chris Hellstrom
Producer: Jody Whitesides
Factoids:
1. Yeah, I went boy band on this.
2. Surprised out how it turned out after Chris’s vocal direction on me.
Copyright: 20060101
ISRC: US32P0600021
ISRC: USONR2200118
ISWC: T9055765678
SESAC Song ID: 642002
Harry Fox ID: F60422
Harry Fox Publisher ID: P8938Q
UPC: 197144433747
Twelve Days of Christmas
[verse]
On the first day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree
[verse]
On the second day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree
[verse]
On the third day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Three French Hens
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree
[verse]
On the fourth day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Four calling birds
Three French Hens
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree
[verse]
On the fifth day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three French Hens
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree
[verse]
On the sixth day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Six geese a laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three French Hens
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree
[verse]
On the seventh day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Seven swans a swimming
Six geese a laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three French Hens
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree
[verse]
On the eighth day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Eight maids a milking
Seven swans a swimming
Six geese a laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three French Hens
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree
[verse]
On the ninth day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a milking
Seven swans a swimming
Six geese a laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three French Hens
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree
[verse]
On the tenth day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Ten lords a leaping
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a milking
Seven swans a swimming
Six geese a laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three French Hens
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree
[verse]
On the eleventh day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping
Ten lords a leaping
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a milking
Seven swans a swimming
Six geese a laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three French Hens
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree
[verse]
On the twelfth day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming
Eleven pipers piping
Ten lords a leaping
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a milking
Seven swans a swimming
Six geese a laying
Five golden rings
Four calling birds
Three French Hens
Two turtle doves
And a Partridge in a pear tree
Song Length: 3:38
Writer: Charles Jody Whitesides
Publisher: Too Much Music
Jody Whitesides: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synths, Drum Programming
Dannielle Gaha: Background Vocals
Recording Info:
Cover Art: Kim Whitesides
Arranger: Jody Whitesides
Recording Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Mixing Engineer 2006: Chris Hellstrom
Mixing Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Mastering Engineer 2006: George Leger III
Mastering Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Vocal Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Producer: Jody Whitesides
Factoids:
1. I think I did this too rigidly.
2. I tracked each line with the number of vocals that it calls for in gifts.
Copyright: 20060101
ISRC: US32P0600022
ISRC: USONR2200119
ISWC: T9055765689
SESAC Song ID: 642003
Harry Fox ID: X8270U
Harry Fox Publisher ID: P8938Q
UPC: 197144433747
Joy to the World
[intro]
Joy to the world
The Lord has come
Let earth receive her King
[verse]
Joy to the world
The Lord has come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and heaven and nature sing
[verse]
Joy to the world
The Savior reigns
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods
Rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy
[verse]
He rules the world
With truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And wonders and wonders of His love
[outro]
Joy to the world
The Lord has come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
Heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and heaven and nature sing
Song Length: 3:06
Writer: Charles Jody Whitesides
Publisher: Too Much Music
Jody Whitesides: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synths, Drum Programming
Dannielle Gaha: Background Vocals
Recording Info:
Cover Art: Kim Whitesides
Arranger: Jody Whitesides
Recording Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Mixing Engineer 2006: Chris Hellstrom
Mixing Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Mastering Engineer 2006: George Leger III
Mastering Engineer 2022: Jody Whitesides
Vocal Engineer: Jody Whitesides
Producer: Jody Whitesides
Factoids:
1. Dannielle saved my ass on this song too, I put it in the wrong key but had gone too far with all the recording to change it.
2. There’s a lot of Orchestration in this, my first big attempt.
Copyright: 20060101
ISRC: US32P0600023
ISRC: USONR2200120
ISWC: T9055765634
SESAC Song ID: 641998
Harry Fox ID: J3281T
Harry Fox Publisher ID: P8938Q
UPC: 197144433747