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 # When Joseph Was A Young Man 1. When Joseph was a young man, A young man was he, He courted Virgin Mary, The Queen of Galilee, He courted Virgin Mary, The Queen of Galilee. 2. As Joseph and Mary Were walking one day, Here is apples and cherries Enough to behold. 3. Then Mary spoke to Joseph So neat (meek?) and so mild: Joseph, gather me some cherries, For I am with child. 4. Then Joseph flew in angry, In angry he flew: Let the father of the baby Gather cherries for you. 5. Lord Jesus spoke a few words All down unto them: Bow low down, low down, cherry tree, Let the mother have some. 6. The cherry tree bowed low down, Low down to the ground, And Mary gathered cherries While Joseph stood around. 7. Then Joseph took Mary All on his right knee. He cried: O Lord, have mercy For what have I done. 8. And Joseph took Mary All on his left knee. Pray tell me, little baby, When your birthday will be? 9. On the fifth day of January My birthday will be, When the stars and the elements Doth tremble with fear. 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 #