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Studwell -An Easy Guide to Christmas Carols 2006 - Page 51 "Christmas song from the area formerly known as Czechoslovakia. Originally "Hajej nynjej", this gentle folk cradle piece is from the 14th, 15th, or 16th century. If from the 14th century, "Rocking" would be one of the oldest
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Little Jesus, sweetly sleep, do not stir; We will lend a coat of fur, We will rock you, rock you, rock you, We will rock you, rock you, rock you. See the fur to keep you warm, Snugly round your tiny form.
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