Introduction
The song “The Twelve Days of Christmas” has a long and different history, and its association with Bing Crosby is primarily attached to his famous recording of the agreed Christmas carol. The song’s origins can be traced back to 18th-century England, where it is accepted to have originated as a children’s memory and surrender game. The lyrics describe a series of increasingly excessive gifts given by genuine love over the twelve days of Christmas.
During his fruitful career, Bing Crosby, a legendary American singer and actor, became closely related to Christmas music. However, it’s important to note that he did not write “The Twelve Days of Christmas” but almost registered a version of the song. Crosby’s carol performance was part of his 1962 album titled “I Wish You a Merry Christmas.”
The album featured Bing Crosby’s signature graceful vocals and displayed a mix of traditional and popular Christmas songs. The arrangement of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” on this album was exceptional for its chance and merry atmosphere, making it a favorite among viewers throughout the holiday season.
Over the years, Bing Crosby’s recording of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” has become a classic and is often refreshed on radio stations and featured in Christmas playlists. Crosby’s benefaction to the song’s popularity is significant, as his explanation added a touch of regret and comfort to the traditional melody.
While the song precedes Bing Crosby’s recording by centuries, his version has become one of the many performances that have donated to the ongoing appeal of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” as a beloved holiday classic.
Lyrics:
On the first day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree
On the second day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree
On the third day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Three French hens
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree
On the fourth day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Four calling birds
Three French hens
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree
On the fifth day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Five gold rings (five golden rings)
Four calling birds
Three French hens
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree
On the sixth day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Six geese a-laying
Five gold rings (five golden rings)
Four calling birds
Three French hens
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree
On the seventh day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Seven swans a-swimming
Six geese a-laying
Five gold rings (five golden rings)
Four calling birds
Three French hens
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree
On the eighth day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking
Seven swans a-swimming
Six geese a-laying
Five gold rings (five golden rings)
Four calling birds
Three French hens
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree
On the ninth day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a-milking
Seven swans a-swimming
Six geese a-laying
Five gold rings (five golden rings)
Four calling birds
Three French hens
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree
On the tenth day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a-milking
Seven swans a-swimming
Six geese a-laying
Five gold rings (five golden rings)
Four calling birds
Three French hens
Two turtledoves
And a partridge in a pear tree
On the eleventh day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
I sent eleven pipers piping
Ten lords a-leaping
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a-milking
Seven swans a-swimming
Six geese a-laying
Five gold rings (five golden rings)
Four calling birds
Three French hens
Two turtledoves
And a partridge in a pear tree
On the twelfth day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming
Eleven pipers piping
Ten lords a-leaping
Nine ladies dancing
Eight maids a-milking
Seven swans a-swimming
Six geese a-laying
Five gold rings (five golden rings)
Four calling birds
Three French hens
Two turtledoves
And a partridge in a pear tree
And a partridge in a pear tree
