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I Saw Three Ships

Traditional English carol · 6/8 · G major · Suggested tempo: 3/8 = 92 BPM

The traditional carol melody is presented without lyrics.

The source melody is shown with a simple left-hand bass and chord accompaniment created for this site, for piano or chromatic button accordion.

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Chord symbols are suggested by fisarmonica.org and are not part of the source score.

Suggested tempo: 3/8 = 92 BPM

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Source: Edward F. Rimbault (ed.), A Little Book of Christmas Carols, no. 5, I Saw Three Ships. IMSLP historical carol book

Source and playback

The traditional melody is public domain; IMSLP marks Rimbault's historical collection public domain. Lyrics and old harmonization are omitted; chords and bass are new.