Browse Carols: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # Joseph Were A Young Man 1. Joseph were a young man, A young man were he, And he courted Virgin Mary, The Queen of Gallilee. (sic) 2. Mary and Joseph Were a-walking one day. Here is apples and cherries A-plenty to behold. 3. Mary spoke to Joseph So meek and so mild: Joseph, gather me some cherries, For I am with child. 4. Joseph flew in angry, In angry he flew, Saying: Let the father of your baby Gather cherries for you. 5. The Lord spoke down from Heaven, These words he did say: Bow you low down, you cherry tree, While Mary gathers some. 6. The cherry tree bowed down. It was low on the ground; And Mary gathered cherries While Joseph stood around. 7. Then Joseph took Mary All on his right knee: Pray tell me, little baby, When your birthday shall be. 8. On the fifth day of January My birthday shall be, When the stars and the elements Shall tremble with fear. 9. Then Joseph took Mary All on his left knee, Saying: Lord have mercy upon me For what I have done. Browse Carols: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #