The Cherry Tree Carol (Peter, Paul and Mary)

G Ami D G Ami D 1. When Joseph was an old man an old man was he G Ami D G Ami D [: he married Virgin Mary the Queen of Galilee. :] 2. And day as they were walking all in the garden green [: there were berries and cherries as thick as may be seen. :] 3. Then Mary said to Joseph so meek and so mild: [: "Joseph gather me some cherries for I am with child." :] 4. The Joseph flew in anger in anger flew he: [: "Let the father of the baby gather cherries for thee." :] 5. Then up spoke baby Jesus from out Mary's womb: [: "Bow down ye tallest tree that my mother might have some." :] 6. So bent down the tallest tree to touch Mary's hand [: said she: "Oh look now Joseph I have cherries at command." :] 7.=1.