O Christmas tree! O Christmas tree! You really came from Germany An ancient German tradition Was based in a superstition O Christmas tree! O Christmas tree! Brought here under King George III His wife is German - thanks to her The palace got its Christmas fir O Christmas tree! O Christmas tree! Then only know by royalty Twas not 'til Queen Victoria That you became so popular She gave Christmas another lift When under the tree she put gifts O Christmas tree! O Christmas tree! Now I know your true history