Deck the Halls — Jason Paul performance

The performance

2 recordings

Performance 1

Deck the Halls [16th Century] – Welsh Traditional | Jason Paul, vox, ukulele, tambourine

December 18, 2025

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Intro

F C G C

First Verse

CDeck the hall with boughs of holly,

DmFa la la la lCa, la la Gla lCa.

‘Tis the season to be jolly,

DmFa la la la Cla, la la Gla Cla.

GFill the mead-cup, dCrain the barrel,

Fa la la Dla la, la lGa lDa lGa.

CSing the ancient Christmas carol,

FFa la la la Cla, la la Gla Cla.

Second Verse

CSee the blazing Yule before us,

DmFa la la la Cla, la la Gla lCa.

Strike the harp and join the chorus,

DmFa la la la Cla, la la Gla lCa.

GFollow me Cin merry measure,

Fa la la Dla la, la Gla Dla Gla.

CWhile I tell of Yuletide treasure,

FFa la la la Cla, la la Gla Cla.

Third Verse

CFast away the old year passes,

DmFa la la la Cla, la la Gla Cla.

Hail the new, ye lads and lasses,

DmFa la la la Cla, la la Gla Cla.

GSing we joyous, Call together,

Fa la la Dla la, la Gla lDa lGa.

CHeedless of the wind and weather,

FFa la la la Cla, la la Gla Cla.

Deck the Halls originates from a 16th-century Welsh traditional melody, first published as Nos Galan. The English lyrics were added later in the 19th century. This performance features voice and ukulele. Details: – Song: Deck the Halls – Welsh traditional (Nos Galan) – Approximate origin: 16th century, Wales – Vox, ukulele, tambourine: Jason Paul