1. As I sat under a sycamore tree, I looked me out upon the sea, A Christmas day in the morning. 2. I saw three ships a-sailing there, The Virgin Mary and Christ they bear, A Christmas day in the morning. 3. He did whistle, and she did sing, And all the bells on earth did ring. A Christmas day in the morning. 4. And now we hope to taste your cheer, And wish you all a Happy New Year, A Christmas day in the morning.