I Saw Three Ships

England

HISTORY AND SONG NOTES

I Saw Three Ships is a traditional Christmas carol, originating from England in the 17th century. One of the first known versions appeared in print in 1833, in an anthology of collected carols by William Sandys.

Additional Verses:

And all the bells on Earth shall ring, on Christmas Day, on Christmas Day

And all the bells on Earth shall ring, on Christmas Day in the morning

And all the souls on Earth shall sing, on Christmas Day, on Christmas Day

And all the souls on Earth shall sing, on Christmas Day in the morning

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