Traditional - George Ratcliffe Woodward - Ding Dong! Merrily on High Sheet Music: 2 Difficulty Levels
This carol uniquely pairs Woodward's 20th-century lyrics celebrating angelic bells with a lively 16th-century French dance melody, creating timeless festive energy.
A popular English Christmas carol featuring lyrics by George Ratcliffe Woodward set to a Renaissance-era melody, known for its soaring "Gloria" chorus and frequent use in holiday celebrations.
"Ding Dong! Merrily on High" is a Christmas carol with lyrics written by G.R. Woodward set to a Renaissance-era French dance tune, later harmonized by composer Charles Wood in 1924. Its iconic "ding dong" bells symbolize celestial jubilation.
Originally based on a 16th century French secular dance tune called "Bransle l'Officiel", the carol gained its familiar English lyrics in 1924 when composer George Ratcliffe Woodward adapted it for Christmas celebrations.
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