Composer

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Alfred S. Burt

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Compose Date

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1954

Average_duration

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1:36

"We'll Dress This House" is a Christmas carol composed by Alfred S. Burt in 1954. It was the ninth carol in his series of fifteen, which he composed annually as Christmas gifts for his family and friends. The carol was premiered by the Burt family on Christmas Eve of that year. "We'll Dress This House" is a lively and joyful carol that celebrates the spirit of Christmas. It is written in 4/4 time and is in the key of G major. The carol has a simple and catchy melody that is easy to sing along to. The lyrics are also simple and straightforward, with a focus on the joy and excitement of the holiday season. The carol is divided into three verses, each of which describes a different aspect of the Christmas celebration. The first verse talks about the preparations for Christmas, with lines like "We'll dress this house with holly bright" and "We'll light the candles, one by one". The second verse focuses on the joy of Christmas day, with lines like "We'll sing the carols loud and clear" and "We'll feast on turkey, ham, and pie". The third verse looks forward to the new year, with lines like "We'll make a toast to friends and kin" and "We'll welcome in the year anew". Overall, "We'll Dress This House" is a charming and upbeat Christmas carol that captures the spirit of the holiday season. Its catchy melody and simple lyrics make it a popular choice for Christmas sing-alongs and performances.

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