PagineWe Wish You a Merry Christmas is a traditional Christmas song that begins “We wish you a merry Christmas, We wish you a merry Christmas…”. Below are the full public-domain lyrics to print and sing, sheet music and easy letter notes, its history and fun actions for kids.
We wish you a merry Christmas,
We wish you a merry Christmas,
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year!
Good tidings we bring
To you and your kin;
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year!
Now bring us some figgy pudding,
Now bring us some figgy pudding,
Now bring us some figgy pudding,
And bring it out here!
We won’t go until we get some,
We won’t go until we get some,
We won’t go until we get some,
So bring some out here!
We Wish You a Merry Christmas · words: Traditional (English West Country) · music: Traditional · public domain · printed from pagineapp.com
Simple one-line melody in C major — easy for beginner piano, recorder or xylophone. Play it here or print it.
Full piano and choir arrangements of We Wish You a Merry Christmas are free because the song is in the public domain. Download them from these non-profit libraries:
We Wish You a Merry Christmas is a traditional English carol from the West Country, sung by carollers who went from house to house wishing their neighbours well.
Wave on “we wish you”; give a big cheer on “Happy New Year!”.
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The words are by Traditional (English West Country) and the music is a traditional.
Yes. We Wish You a Merry Christmas is in the public domain, so the lyrics on this page are free to print and sing at home, school or church.
We Wish You a Merry Christmas is a good fit for children aged 2+. Try the actions on this page to keep little ones singing along.
🗓️ Updated October 2026