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I tried writing this song in the tradition of songs from the 1930s and 40s. There's a touch of sentiment in the song but, hey, it's a Christmas song--ya gotta have a bit of sentiment, right?
The initial spark for the song originated from my mom complaining that I seldom came home for Christmas after I'd moved to California. (Hey, ma, it's all the way across the country, cut me some slack.) For me, the lyrics take on a special significance now with all the soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. For those reasons, it seems to me that the song would come off better if it was sung by a woman but, hey, you're stuck with me, I'm afraid. (If someone would like to re-record the vocal perhaps we could do a rush job and repost--or wait and put up a new version next year.)
Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy the song. And Happy Holidays.
The initial spark for the song originated from my mom complaining that I seldom came home for Christmas after I'd moved to California. (Hey, ma, it's all the way across the country, cut me some slack.) For me, the lyrics take on a special significance now with all the soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. For those reasons, it seems to me that the song would come off better if it was sung by a woman but, hey, you're stuck with me, I'm afraid. (If someone would like to re-record the vocal perhaps we could do a rush job and repost--or wait and put up a new version next year.)
Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy the song. And Happy Holidays.
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Lyrics
I HEAR 'MERRY CHRISTMAS"
Winter blows the swirling snows past the shopping crowds.
They hustle and they bustle and they do the merchants proud.
Christmas lights they flicker bright and spread the season’s cheer.
But you know it wouldn’t be Christmas without you here.
I hear “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.”
But how can I celebrate without you here?
No, how can it be the holidays without you near
To give your gift of love for another new year?
Christmas Eve, well, I believe there is no better way
Than to give the love you live throughout the holidays.
And the year should end with all your friends gathered very close
Raise a glass to the year that’s past and to the new one drink a toast.
I hear “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.”
But how can I celebrate without you here?
No, how can it be the holidays without you near
To give your gift of love for another new year?
Now, listen, as snow glistens, come back to me on this holiday.
A candle on the mantle, burns just for you on this Christmas day.
I hear “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.”
But how can I celebrate without you here?
No, how can it be the holidays without you near
To give your gift of love for another new year?
This Christmas, be with us.
Winter blows the swirling snows past the shopping crowds.
They hustle and they bustle and they do the merchants proud.
Christmas lights they flicker bright and spread the season’s cheer.
But you know it wouldn’t be Christmas without you here.
I hear “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.”
But how can I celebrate without you here?
No, how can it be the holidays without you near
To give your gift of love for another new year?
Christmas Eve, well, I believe there is no better way
Than to give the love you live throughout the holidays.
And the year should end with all your friends gathered very close
Raise a glass to the year that’s past and to the new one drink a toast.
I hear “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.”
But how can I celebrate without you here?
No, how can it be the holidays without you near
To give your gift of love for another new year?
Now, listen, as snow glistens, come back to me on this holiday.
A candle on the mantle, burns just for you on this Christmas day.
I hear “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.”
But how can I celebrate without you here?
No, how can it be the holidays without you near
To give your gift of love for another new year?
This Christmas, be with us.
Holiday song. In assembling my list, I have tried to remember to mark my favorites (all of them:) but I've not had time to comment on every single one... And I've noticed I have missed clicking the favorites button to add some...
Thanks for this fine tune, JT!
. - Harold