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Horses & Sleigh Christmas Greeting Sound Card Plays ' Ding Dong Merrily On High’

Open this Christmas greeting card to hear 15 to 20 seconds of 'Ding Dong Merrily On High'' sung by the Friends of Lincoln Cathedral The tune first appeared as a secular French dance tune under the title ' Branle de L' Official ' in Orchesographie a dance book written by Jehan Tabourot [1519-1593] . The Lyrics are from English composer George Ratcliffe Woodward [1848-1934], and the carol was first published in 1924 in his , The Cambridge Carol Book . Being 52 songs for Christmas , Easter and other Seasons. This song is particularly noted for the Latin refrain :'Gloria , Hosanna in excelsis.

Envelope included.

Card size : 15 cm x 15 cm