I Saw Three Ships
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas day, on Christmas day
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas day in the morning
And what was in those ships all three?
On Christmas day, on Christmas day
And what was in those ships all three?
On Christmas day in the morning
Our Saviour, Christ, and His Lady
On Christmas day, on Christmas day
Our Saviour, Christ, and His Lady
On Christmas day in the morning
Pray, whither sailed those ships all three?
On Christmas day, on Christmas day
Pray, whither sailed those ships all three?
On Christmas day in the morning
O, they sailed to Bethlehem
On Christmas day, on Christmas day
O, they sailed to Bethlehem
On Christmas day in the morning
And all the bells on earth shall ring
On Christmas day, on Christmas day
And all the bells on earth shall ring
On Christmas day in the morning
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And all the angels in heaven shall sing
On Christmas day, on Christmas day
And all the angels in heaven shall sing
On Christmas day in the morning
And all the souls on earth shall sing
On Christmas day, on Christmas day
And all the souls on earth shall sing
On Christmas day in the morning
Then let us all rejoice and sing
On Christmas day, on Christmas day
Then let us all rejoice and sing
On Christmas day in the morning
Listen to the song
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About the carol I Saw Three Ships
“I Saw Three Ships” is a traditional English Christmas carol that has been performed by many artists, including Sting. The carol dates back centuries and is associated with the celebration of the Nativity.
The song describes three ships arriving with a connection to the Christmas story, although the biblical account does not specifically mention ships. The imagery has become part of traditional Christmas folklore and represents the joy and mystery surrounding the birth of Jesus.
Sting’s interpretation brings a modern musical approach to the traditional carol. Its connection to Christmas comes from its long association with holiday celebrations and the Nativity theme. “I Saw Three Ships” represents the historical and traditional side of Christmas music.
