Cat. #1522 (MFH #1010) - As sung by Kris Ann Parker, Springfield, Missouri on March 20, 1975
VERSE 1
When Joseph was an' ole man
An' ole man was he
He married virgin Mary
Th Queen of Galilea
He married virgin Mary
Th Queen of Galilea
VERSE 2
Joseph and Mary
Walked thru an orchard green
There were berries an' cherries
As thick, might be seen
There were berries an' cherries
As thick as might be seen
VERSE 3
Up, Mary spoke to Joseph
So meek an' so mild
Joseph, gather me some cherries
For I'm with child
Joseph, gather me some cherries
For I'm with child
VERSE 4
Then, Joseph flew in anger
In anger flew he
Let th Father of th baby
Gather cherries for thee
Let th Father of th baby
Gather cherries for thee
VERSE 5
Then, up spoke baby Jesus
From in Mary's womb
Bend down th tallest tree
That my Mommy may have some
Bend down th tallest tree
That my Mother may have some
VERSE 6
An' bend down th tallest branch
Till it touched Mary's hand
Crying, gee, O look now Joseph
I have cherries by command
Crying, gee, O look now Joseph
I have cherries by command