I have to do this song Thursday for a singalong, so had to work out the lyrics and chords. It's in the format that I use so maybe somebody else can use it too.
DonM

12 Days of Christmas
First:
On the [F] first day of Christmas [C] my true love sent to [F] me...
a [F] part [Bb] ridge [F] in a [C] pear [F] tree.
Second:
On the [F] second day of Christmas [C] my true love gave to [F] me...
[C7] two turtle [F] doves
and a [F] Part [Bb] ridge [F] in a [C] pear [F] tree.
Third:
On the [F] third day of Christmas [C] my true love gave to [F] me...
[C7] three French hens, Two turtle doves,...
and a [F] Part [Bb] ridge [F] in a [C] pear [F] tree.
Fourth:
On the [F] fourth day of Christmas [C] my true love gave to [F] me...
[C7] four calling birds, [C7] three French hens, two turtle doves,...
and a [F] Part [Bb] ridge [F] in a [C] pear [F] tree.
Fifth:
On the [F] fifth day of Christmas [C] my true love gave to [F] me.../
[F] Five [G7] golden [C7] rings.
[C7] four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
and a [F] Part [Bb] ridge [F] in a [C] pear [F] tree.
Sixth:
On the [F] sixth day of Christmas [C] my true love gave to [F] me...
[C7] Six geese a laying.../
[F] Five [G7] golden [C7] rings.
[C7] four calling birds, [C7] three French hens, two turtle doves,
and a [F] Part [Bb] ridge [F] in a [C] pear [F] tree.
Seventh:
On the [F] seventh day of Christmas [C] my true love gave to [F] me...
[C7] Seven swans a swimming, Six geese a laying/
[F] Five [G7] golden [C7] rings.
[C7] four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
and a [F] Part [Bb] ridge [F] in a [C] pear [F] tree.
Eighth:
On the [F] eighth day of Christmas [C] my true love gave to [F] me...
[C7] Eight maids a milking , seven swans a swimming, six geese a laying/
[F] Five [G7] golden [C7] rings.
[C7] four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
and a [F] Part [Bb] ridge [F] in a [C] pear [F] tree.
Ninth:
On the [F] ninth day of Christmas [C] my true love gave to [F] me...
[C7] Nine ladies dancing, eight maids a milking,
seven swans a swimming, [C7] six geese a laying/
[F] Five [G7] golden [C7] rings.
[C7] four calling birds, [C7] three French hens, two turtle doves,
and a [F] Part [Bb] ridge [F] in a [C] pear [F] tree.
Tenth:
On the [F] tenth day of Christmas [C] my true love gave to [F] me...
[C7] Ten lords a leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a milking
Seven swans a swimming, Six geese a laying/
[F] Five [G7] golden [C7] rings.
[C7] four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
and a [F] Part [Bb] ridge [F] in a [C] pear [F] tree.
Eleventh:
On the [F] eleventh day of Christmas [C] my true love gave to [F] me...
[C7] eleven pipers piping, ten lords a leaping, Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a milking, Seven swans a swimming, six geese a laying/
[F] Five [G7] golden [C7] rings.
[C7] four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
and a [F] Part [Bb] ridge [F] in a [C] pear [F] tree.
Twelfth:
On the [F] twelfth day of Christmas [C] my true love gave to [F] me...
[C7] Twelve drummers drumming, eleven pipers piping,
ten lords a leaping, nine ladies dancing,
eight maids a milking, seven swans a swimming, six geese a laying/
[F] Five [G7] golden [C7] rings.
[C7] four calling birds, [C7] three French hens, two turtle doves,
and a [F] Part [Bb] ridge [F] in a [C] pear [F] tree.

Hey Don,
Why not do the Louisiana version. Here is one I worked up:
See you on Tuesday eve, the 21st.
Joyeux Noël!

Jay

TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS (CAJUN)

On the [C]first day of Christmas my [G]cher gave to [C]me,
A [C]grosbec [F]in a [C]cy[G]press [C]tree.

On the [C]second day of Christmas my [G]cher gave to [C]me,
[G]Two crawfish pie,
And a [C]grosbec [F]in a [C]cy[G]press [C]tree.

On the [C]third day of Christmas my [G]cher gave to [C]me,
[G]Three choupique, two crawfish pie,
And a [C]grosbec [F]in a [C]cy[G]press [C]tree.

On the [C]fourth day of Christmas my [G]cher gave to [C]me,
[G]Four ouaouaron , three choupique, two crawfish pie,
And a [C]grosbec [F]in a [C]cy[G]press [C]tree.

On the [C]fifth day of Christmas my [G]cher gave to [C]me,
[C]Five [D]poules [G] d’eau [G7]
[C]Four ouaouaron , [F]three choupique, [G]two crawfish pie,
And a [C]grosbec [F]in a [C]cy[G]press [C]tree.

On the [C]sixth day of Christmas my [G]cher gave to [C]me,
[G]Six bag of rice,
[C]Five [D]poules [G] d’eau [G7]
[C]Four ouaouaron , [F]three choupique, [G]two crawfish pie,
And a [C]grosbec [F]in a [C]cy[G]press [C]tree.

On the [C]seventh day of Christmas my [G]cher gave to [C]me,
[G]Seven garfish ball, six bag of rice,
[C]Five [D]poules [G] d’eau [G7]
[C]Four ouaouaron , [F]three choupique, [G]two crawfish pie,
And a [C]grosbec [F]in a [C]cy[G]press [C]tree.

On the [C]eighth day of Christmas my [G]cher gave to [C]me,
[G]Eight soft shell crab, seven garfish ball, six bag of rice,
[C]Five [D]poules [G] d’eau [G7]
[C]Four ouaouaron , [F]three choupique, [G]two crawfish pie,
And a [C]grosbec [F]in a [C]cy[G]press [C]tree.

On the [C]ninth day of Christmas my [G]cher gave to [C]me,
[G]Nine muskrat hide, eight soft shell crab, seven garfish ball ,
Six bag of rice,
[C]Five [D]poules [G] d’eau [G7]
[C]Four ouaouaron , [F]three choupique, [G]two crawfish pie,
And a [C]grosbec [F]in a [C]cy[G]press [C]tree.

On the [C]tenth day of Christmas my [G]cher gave to [C]me,
[G]Ten crawfish trap, nine muskrat hide, eight soft shell crab,
Seven garfish ball , six bag of rice,
[C]Five [D]poules [G] d’eau [G7]
[C]Four ouaouaron , [F]three choupique, [G]two crawfish pie,
And a [C]grosbec [F]in a [C]cy[G]press [C]tree.

On the e[C]leventh day of Christmas my [G]cher gave to [C]me,
E[G]leven snappin’ turtle, ten crawfish trap, nine muskrat hide, eight soft shell crab,
Seven garfish ball , six bag of rice
[C]Five [D]poules [G] d’eau [G7]
[C]Four ouaouaron , [F]three choupique, [G]two crawfish pie,
And a [C]grosbec [F]in a [C]cy[G]press [C]tree.

On the [C]twelveth day of Christmas my [G]cher gave to [C]me,
[G]Twelve dos gris duck, eleven snappin’ turtle, ten crawfish trap,
nine muskrat hide, eight soft shell crab, seven garfish ball,
Six bag of rice,
[C]Five [D]poules [G] d’eau [G7]
[C]Four ouaouaron , [F]three choupique, [G]two crawfish pie,
And a [C]grosbec [F]in a [C]cy[G]press [C]tree.

Love it JR! Makes me hongry.
See you the 21st!
DonM