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Key: G major
Verse 1
G
G

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When Joseph was an old man,

an old man was he

He courted Virgin Mary,

the queen of Galilee

He courted Virgin Mary,

the queen of Galilee
Verse 2
G
G

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When Joseph and Mary

were walking one day

Here is apples and cherries

so fair to behold

Here is apples and cherries
Verse 3

so fair to behold
G
G

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Then Mary spoke to Joseph so
D
D

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meek and so mild
G
G

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"Joseph, gather me some cherries

for I am with child"

"Oh Joseph, gather me some

cherries for I am with child"
Verse 4
G
G

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Then Joseph flew in anger,

in anger he flew

"Oh, let the father of the baby

gather cherries for you"

"Oh, let the father of the baby

gather cherries for you"
Verse 5
G
G

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So the cherry- tree bowed low

down, low down to the ground

And Mary gathered cherries

while Joseph stood down

And Mary gathered cherries while

Joseph stood down
Verse 6
G
G

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Then Joseph took Mary all on his right

knee

Crying, "Lord,

have mercy for what I have done"

Crying, "Lord,

have mercy for what I have done"
Verse 7
G
G

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When Joseph was an old man,

an old man was he

He courted Virgin Mary,

the queen of Galilee

He courted Virgin Mary, the queen of Galilee
G
G

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G
G

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Chords
  • G

  • D

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Cherry Tree Carol by Sting is G major.

The primary chords used in Cherry Tree Carol are G, D.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Cherry Tree Carol is approximately 58 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Cherry Tree Carol using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Cherry Tree Carol. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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