God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – English Lyrics

• By: Mariah Carey
• Album: Merry Christmas

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the spiritual depth and vocal brilliance of Mariah Carey's "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." This classic carol, given new life through her iconic layered vocals, offers a chance to explore traditional English and Christian themes. Users can learn about the carol's enduring message of hope and comfort while appreciating Mariah Carey's unique artistic interpretation, making it a special piece for language and music enthusiasts alike.

[English]

God rest ye merry gentlemen

Let nothin' you dismay

Remember Christ our Savior

Was born on Christmas day

To save us all from Satan's power

When we had gone astray

Oh, tidings of comfort and joy

Comfort and joy

Whoa, tidings of comfort and joy (mmm)

God rest ye merry gentlemen (oh)

Let nothing you dismay (oh)

Remember Christ our Savior (remember)

Was born on Christmas day

To save us all from Satan's power (save us all)

When we had gone astray

Whoa, tidings of comfort and joy

Whoa, tidings of comfort and joy (joy, comfort and joy)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rest /rɛst/ A1	verb - to cease work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength
merry /ˈmɛri/ A1	adjective - cheerful and lively, especially at a festive time
gentlemen /ˈdʒɛntəl.mɛn/ A1	noun - a polite, respectful, and well-mannered man
dismay /dɪsˈmeɪ/ B1	verb - to cause someone to feel consternation and distress
remember /rɪˈmɛmbər/ A1	verb - to have or keep an image or idea in one's mind from past experience
Savior /ˈseɪvjər/ A2	noun - a person who saves someone or something from danger or difficulty
Christmas /ˈkrɪs.məs/ A1	noun - the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth
save /seɪv/ A1	verb - to rescue or protect someone or something from harm
Satan /ˈseɪ.tən/ A2	noun - the devil; the personification of evil
power /ˈpaʊ.ər/ A1	noun - the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way
astray /əˈstreɪ/ B1	adverb - away from the right path or accepted behavior
tidings /ˈtɪdɪŋz/ B2	noun - news or information about a particular event
comfort /ˈkʌm.fərt/ A2	noun - a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
joy /dʒɔɪ/ A1	noun - a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
save /seɪv/ A1	verb - to keep something safe or rescue from harm