FORM: is after playing the whole tune twice through, we end by playing the "A" and "B" parts (with repeats, as written) with the second ending of the "B" part being a D major chord held for as long as Val holds the final note.
| (Time through) | Daniel | Barbara-Lee | Denise | Val | Dale | Tony |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bass pizz. | Drum | Chord roots | Melody | Simple chords | Melody |
| 2 | Bass pizz. | Drum | Chord roots | Melody | Simple chords | Melody |
Tempo is dotted-quarter-note = 69 bpm (i.e. two beats per measure), counting in "1-2-1-2".
Background: This Christmas carol was written by Jose Pacheco in 1829 during a period when he held the position of Master of Music at Mondonedo's Cathedral located in the Galician region of Spain. This region of the world was populated by the Celts prior to Roman rule. The key signature and tempo of this tune follows the form of a traditional "mill dance" called a muineira.