Carols for Palestine
A songbook of pro-Palestine Christmas Carols.
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Beastly Kings
(“We Three Kings” rewrite by Chris Price) Beastly king to Palestine comes Bearing gifts of thousand pound bombs Lice and scabes, killing babies Quoting his hymns and psalms O star of phosphor, star so white Star of Israel’s power and might Westerners leading, still proceeding Killing all in their sight Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes an air of gathering gloom: Sorrow, sighing, bleeding dying Sealed in a concrete tomb O star of phosphor, star so white Star of Israel’s power and might Westerners leading, still proceeding Killing all in their sight Glorious now behold him arise A king, a god, the Lord of the Flies Settlers sing Hallelujah “Damn you” the world replies O star of phosphor, star so white Star of Israel’s power and might Westerners leading, still proceeding Killing all in their sight _____ |
Violent Night
(“Silent Night” rewrite by Chris Price) Violent night, unholy night Endless drones, phosphorous light There’s no shelter for mother and child Too many babies so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Violent night, unholy night People quake at the sight Cries and screams from near and from far Heaven is silent, no Allelujah Spared not even to mourn Spared not even to mourn Violent night, unholy night Where’s the love, where’s the light Hope is distant, it has no face Leaders silent in their disgrace There’s no peace in the earth On the day of thy birth _____ |
O Little Town
(Rewrite by Chris Price) O little town of Bethlehem How bitterly you cry Your wounds so deep your broken sleep As silent stars go by Yet these dark times find in thee An everlasting light Your hopes remain though fear and pain Are met in thee tonight The morning stars, together Proclaim that you are worth All blessings of our God and King With peace upon this earth As Christ was born of Mary So joy is born of pain As mortals sleep the angels weep Their tears like winter rain How violently, how violently Your freedoms they deny As truth departs their wicked hearts Compound their monstrous lie No ear may hear their coming But in their evil wake What’s living dies, in ashes lies There’s nothing they won’t break O precious child of Bethlehem This is the prayer we pray Your life be spared, your dreams be shared Be free, be free some day We hear the Christmas angels Glad tidings that they tell To you, your kin, and all within Wherever you may dwell _____ |
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Once in Royal David’s City
(Rewrite sourced from Sea Green Singers) Once in royal David’s city Stood a big apartheid wall: People entering and leaving Had to pass a checkpoint hall. Bethlehem is strangulated, And her children segregated. Though this City is a symbol To the world of peace and love, Concrete walls have closed around her, Settlements expand above. And apartheid Israel stands All around on stolen lands. David’s people once instructed All the world in righteousness: Once they spoke of truth and justice, Israel’s leaders now oppress. All who look at Bethlehem, Must speak out the truth to them. _____ |
The Olive and the Army
(“The Holly and the Ivy” rewrite sourced from Sea Green Singers) The olive and the army When they are both full-grown, Every olive tree on the West Bank The IDF cuts down. O the rampaging of settlers And the rolling of the tanks; The grinding of the bulldozers As the olives fall in ranks. The olive bears a berry As green as any grass; When the owners go to pick the fruit They're not allowed to pass. O the rampaging of settlers And the rolling of the tanks; The grinding of the bulldozers As the olives fall in ranks. _____ |
Biden the red stained POTUS (“Rudolph the red nose reindeer” edited rewrite sourced from Occupation Free DC) Biden the red stained POTUS Had a very spiny soul Helped Israel flatten Gaza Thousands added to the toll All Palestinian people Strong despite the bombing spree Their spirits holding steadfast From the River to the Sea Then one noisy protest eve, people came to say “We’re done with the status quo No more chances, Genocide Joe!” People rose up in millions Fought hard to break Gaza free Waved their keffiyehs shouting “We’ll go down in history” Sunak the wasteman leader Blew a very easy task Children are being murdered he should had the guts to ask: “How can bombing civilians be considered self-defence?” Instead he shipped more weapons All under a false pretence We call out atrocities Let’s make Sunak see We take to the streets to say No to genocide today! When all the people gather And say Gaza should be free Together we have the power Let’s make this war history! _____ |
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The Twelve Days of Christmas.
(Rewrite sourced from Sea Green Singers) On the first day of Christmas, Netanyahu sent to me An uprooted olive tree. On the second day of Christmas... 2 trampled doves And an uprooted olive tree. On the third day of Christmas... 3 trench guns, 2 trampled doves, And an uprooted olive tree. On the fourth day of Christmas... 4 falling bombs, 3 trench guns, 2 trampled doves, And an uprooted olive tree. On the fifth day of Christmas... 5 settlement rings. 4 falling bombs, 3 trench guns, 2 trampled doves, And an uprooted olive tree. On the sixth day of Christmas... 6 tanks a-rolling, 5 settlement rings. 4 falling bombs, 3 trench guns, 2 trampled doves, And an uprooted olive tree. On the seventh day of Christmas... 7 checkpoints blocking, 6 tanks a-rolling, 5 settlement rings. 4 falling bombs, 3 trench guns, 2 trampled doves, And an uprooted olive tree. On the eighth day of Christmas... 8 gunships firing, 7 checkpoints blocking, 6 tanks a-rolling, 5 settlement rings. 4 falling bombs, 3 trench guns, 2 trampled doves, And an uprooted olive tree. On the ninth day of Christmas... 9 sniper towers, 8 gunships firing, 7 checkpoints blocking, 6 tanks a-rolling, 5 settlement rings. 4 falling bombs, 3 trench guns, 2 trampled doves, And an uprooted olive tree. On the tenth day of Christmas... 10 wells obstructed, 9 sniper towers, 8 gunships firing, 7 checkpoints blocking, 6 tanks a-rolling, 5 settlement rings. 4 falling bombs, 3 trench guns, 2 trampled doves, And an uprooted olive tree. On the eleventh day of Christmas... 11 homes demolished, 10 wells obstructed, 9 sniper towers, 8 gunships firing, 7 checkpoints blocking, 6 tanks a-rolling, 5 settlement rings, 4 falling bombs, 3 trench guns, 2 trampled doves, And an uprooted olive tree. On the twelfth day of Christmas, 12 assassinations, 11 homes demolished, 10 wells obstructed, 9 sniper towers, 8 gunships firing, 7 checkpoints blocking, 6 tanks a-rolling, 5 settlement rings. 4 falling bombs, 3 trench guns, 2 trampled doves, And an uprooted olive tree. _____ |
