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• Words and lyrics written by Robert Croo in 1534. Lullay, Thou little tiny Child, By, by, lully, lullay. Lullay, Thou little tiny Child.

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The 'Coventry Carol' is an English Christmas carol dating from the 16th century. The carol was traditionally performed in Coventry in England as part of a mystery play called The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors.

Words and lyrics written by Robert Croo in 1534

Lullay, Thou little tiny Child,
By, by, lully, lullay.
Lullay, Thou little tiny Child.
By, by, lully, lullay.

O sisters, too, how may we do,
For to preserve this day;
This poor Youngling for whom we sing,
By, by, lully, lullay.

The Coventry Carol

Herod the King, in his raging,
Charged he hath this day;
His men of might, in his own sight,
All children young, to slay.

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Then woe is me, poor Child, for Thee,
And ever mourn and say;
For Thy parting, nor say nor sing,
By, by, lully, lullay.