"The Cherry Tree Carol" lyrics

When Joseph was an old man, an old man was he
He married Virgin Mary, the queen of Galilee
He married Virgin Mary, the queen of Galilee

Joseph and Mary walked through orchard green
There were cherries and berries as thick as might be seen
There were cherries and berries as thick as might be seen

Mary said to Joseph, so meek and so mild
Joseph, gather cherries, for I am with child
Joseph, gather cherries, for I am with child

Then Joseph flew in anger, in anger flew he
Let the father of the baby gather cherries for thee
Let the father of the baby gather cherries for thee

Then up spoke baby Jesus in Mary's womb
Bend down the tallest branches so mother might have some
Bend down the tallest branches so mother might have some

And bent down the branches to touch Mary's hand
Oh, look out, Joseph, I've cherries by command
Oh, look out, Joseph, I've cherries by command