Text:Ding dong, merrily on high!
Author:George Ratcliffe Woodward (1848-1934)
Tune:BRANSLE DE L'OFFICIAL
Alternative Refrain:Colin Hand
Arranger:Charles Wood (1866-1926)

58. Ding dong, merrily on high!

Text Information
First Line: Ding dong, merrily on high! In heav'n the bells are ringing
Title: Ding dong, merrily on high!
Author: George Ratcliffe Woodward (1848-1934)
Refrain First Line: Gloria, hosanna in excelsis!
Meter: 77 77 and Refrain
Language: English; Latin
Publication Date: 2001
Scripture:
Topic: Times and Seasons: Christmas; Christmas: Christmas Day - For Years A, B, and C: Set I; Christmas: Christmas Day - For Years A, B, and C: Set II
Copyright: © SPCK, Holy Trinity Church, Marylebone Road, London NW1 4DU
Tune Information
Name: BRANSLE DE L'OFFICIAL
Arranger: Charles Wood (1866-1926)
Alternative Refrain: Colin Hand
Meter: 77 77 and Refrain
Key: G Major or modal
Source: Traditional French melody
Copyright: Alternative refrain © 1994 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.
Notes: An easier setting of the Refrain is available



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