[Verse 1:]
In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone
Snow had fallen, snow on snow
Snow on snow
In the bleak midwinter, long ago

[Verse 2:]
Angels and archangels may have gathered there
Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air
But his mother only, in her maiden bliss
Worshipped the beloved with a kiss

[Verse 3:]
What can I give him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb
If I were a wise man, I would do my part
Yet what I can I give him? Give my heart

[Refrain]
Snow had fallen, snow on snow
Snow on snow
In the bleak midwinter, long ago