From England during the 16th Century
| E | A | |
| We | wish you a Merry | Christmas, |
| F#7 | B7 | |
| We | wish you a Merry | Christmas, |
| G#7 | C#m | |
| We | wish you a Merry | Christmas, |
| A | B7 | E | |
| And a | Happy | New | Year. |
| E | B | F#7 | B7 | |
| Good | tidings we | bring to | you and your | kin, |
| E | F#m | B7 | E | |
| We | wish you a Merry Christmas and a | Happy | New | Year. |