When I learned 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' there were 12 lords a-leaping, 11 ladies dancing and 10 pipers piping. During a recent board game of 'Millionaire' I was told that this was incorrect. I think the card said 10 lords a-leaping. Convinced that the card was incorrect, I consulted the internet, which confirmed the answer on the card. My daughter's book on Christmas songs contains the version I learned. What are the original words?
Question #24754. Asked by Linus.
Last updated Oct 09 2021.
Friar Tuck
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http://www.cin.org/twelvday.html gives you the origin and words to 'the Twelve Days of Christmas' right up to 12 Drummers drumming.