NOTE: The nature of this arrangement allows for flexible dynamics. Perform them as you see fit.

12 Days of Christmas / Africa

as performed by Straight No Chaser

arrangement by Richard Gregory / Ken Purchase

transcribed by Cliff Weinstein

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On the first day of Christ - mas,my true love gave to me: a par - tridge in a pear tree.
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Lead Vocals

Tenor 1

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On the first day of Christ - mas,my true love gave to me: a par - tridge in a pear tree.

Tenor 2

Baritone

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Onthe first day of Christ - mas, my true love gave to me:

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On the first day of Christ - mas, my true love gave to me:

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se - cond day of Christ - mas my true love gave to me:

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par - tridge in

a pear

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me:

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twelfth day of Christ - mas, my

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four

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me:

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of clay,

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me:

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