Wassail Song

This Christmas song is from the north of England, probably Yorkshire, and dates from around 1850. 'Wassail', a drinking salutation connected with Christmas celebrations, is thought to derive from the Norse 'ves heill', to keep in good health.

Selected from Songs of Christmas , a collection of 47 Christmas favourites for medium voice with manageable piano accompaniments, guitar chords and background notes. Ideal for solo singers of all ages or for classroom singing.