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A Christmas Story
02:59
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Son: Tis the night after Christmas,
And all through my home
The stockings are empty
And Saint Nick has left me…
Now my tale will be known:
It begins at Christmas Eve Mass
For Santa I’ll pray
Feeling empty, Jesus tempt me
Promise I’ll behave
Falalalalalala, Christmas time is here
Falalalalalala, Saint Nick and his reindeer
In my bed, I’ll rest my head
Soon morning will come
Visions dancing, reindeers prancing
Think I heard someone
Falalalalalala, Christmas time is here
Falalalalalala, Saint Nick and his reindeer
Sprang from bed to take a peek
Oh, I have no fear
Stockings stuffed, I’m feeling flushed
Footsteps in my ear
Here is my chance to catch a glimpse
Of Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick
Footsteps running, Santa’s coming…
Son: Dad, is that you?
Father: What the hell are you doing awake at 4 am?
Son: I, I thought I heard Santa…
Father: Oh boy, you are certainly your mother’s son… How old are you again?
Son: I’m, I’m thirteen.
Father: … You’re thirteen?
Son: Daddy, are you Santa?
Father: Consider me one of his cheerful… little… elves
Falalalalalala, Christmas time is here
Falalalalalala, Saint Nick and his reindeer
Falalalalalala, Falalalalalala
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Toyland
02:38
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Toy - land, Toy - land, little girl and boy land.
Toy - land, Toy - land, little girl and boy land.
While you dwell within it, yer ever happy then.
Childhood's joy-land, mystic merry Toyland
Toy - land, Toy - land, little girl and boy land.
Once you pass it's borders, you can never return
a - gain.
When you've grown up my dears, and are as old as I,
You'll often ponder on the years
That roll so swiftly by, my dears, that roll so swift - ly by
Toy - land, Toy - land, little girl and boy land.
Toy - land, Toy - land, little girl and boy land.
While you dwell within it, yer ever happy then.
Childhood's joy-land, mystic merry Toyland
Toy - land, Toy - land, little girl and boy land.
Once you pass it's borders, you can never return
a - gain.
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I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night
She didn't see me creep
Down the stairs to have a peep
She thought that I was tucked up
In my bedroom fast asleep
Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white
Oh, what a laugh it would have been
If Daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night
I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night
She didn't see me creep
Down the stairs to have a peep
She thought that I was tucked up
In my bedroom fast asleep
I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white
Oh, what a laugh it would have been
If Daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night
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Little Toy Trains
02:11
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Little toy trains, little toy tracks
Little toy drums coming from a sack
Carried by a man dressed in white and red
Little boy, don't you think it's time you were in bed?
Close your eyes
Listen to the skies
All is calm, all is well
Soon you'll hear Kris Kringle and the jingle bells
Bringin' little toy trains and little toy tracks
Little toy drums coming from a sack
Carried by a man dressed in white and red
Little boy, don't you think it's time you were in bed?
So close your eyes
And listen to the skies
All is calm, all is well
Soon you'll hear Kris Kringle and the jingle bells
Bringin' little toy trains and little toy tracks
Little toy drums coming from a sack
Carried by a man dressed in white and red
Little boy, don't you think it's time you were in bed?
Little boy, don't you think it's time you were in bed?
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She Hears St. Nick
03:49
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She, she was born in October
But she, she’ll tell you it was December
When the rain turns to snow, you best remember -
Falalalalalala
She, she was born a Christian
And when Christmas comes, she gets to wishing
When he lands she’s in the stands clapping and singing
Falalalalalala
Falalalalalala - She hears St. Nick
Falalalalalala - You better come quick
Falalalalalala - She hears St. Nick
Falalalalalala - This is no magic trick
She, she would die a believer
And no amount of truth - truth will relieve her
Santa Claus, he is the boss, and she is his preacher
Falalalalalala
Falalalalalala - She hears St. Nick
Falalalalalala - You better come quick
Falalalalalala - She hears St. Nick
Falalalalalala - This is no magic trick
Here he comes all dressed in red
Down the chimney, not in her head
She was right and I’m half dead
I believe everything she said
Falalalalalala - I hear St. Nick
Falalalalalala - You better come quick
Falalalalalala - I hear St. Nick
Falalalalalala - This is no magic trick
Falalalalalala
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You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list
He's checking it twice
He's going to find out
Who's naughty and nice,
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Oh, you better watch out
You better not cry
Oh, you better not pout
I'm telling you why,
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
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Come down to the manger, see the little stranger
Wrapped in swaddling clothes, the prince of peace
Wheels start turning, torches start burning
And the old wise men journey from the East
How a little baby boy bring the people so much joy
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
This must be Christmas, must be tonight
A shepherd on a hillside, while over my flock I bide
Oh a cold winter night a band of angels sing
In a dream I heard a voice saying "fear not, come rejoice
It's the end of the beginning, praise the new born king"
How a little baby boy bring the people so much joy
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
This must be Christmas, must be tonight
I saw it with my own eyes, written up in the skies
But why a simple herdsmen such as I
And then it came to pass, he was born at last
Right below the star that shines on high
How a little baby boy bring the people so much joy
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
This must be Christmas, must be tonight
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This year I’ll try to be nice
But, it’s not for Jesus H Christ
It’s for you, it’s for you
This year I won’t make you cry
But not for reindeer who fly
It’s for you, it’s for you
And it happens every year
Christmas cheer’s got me running in fear
Just give me a sign, if I’m walking the line
I’ll put down my eggnog and rum and drink water instead
This year I’ll give it a shot
But, it’s not for ol’ Santa Claus
It’s for you, it’s for you
This year I’ll hold it inside
I don’t care who’s naughty or nice
Except for you, it’s all for you
And it happens every year
Christmas cheer’s got me running in fear
And it happens every year
Christmas cheer’s got me running in fear
Just give me a sign, if I’m walking the line
I’ll put down my eggnog and rum and drink water instead
… or at least I’ll pretend
Just give me a sign, if I’m walking the line
This year I’ll try to be nice
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Merry Christmas, Baby
02:30
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Merry Christmas, baby
Sure do treat me nice
Merry Christmas, baby
Sure do treat me nice
Bought me a diamond ring for Christmas
I feel like I'm in paradise
I feel mighty fine, y'all
I've got music on my radio
Feeling mighty fine, ya
I've got music on my radio
I feel like I'm gonna kiss you
Standing beneath that mistletoe
Santa came down the chimney
Half past three,
Left all them good ol' presents
For my baby and for me
Merry Christmas, baby
Sure did treat me nice, oh yes you did
You bought me a diamond ring,
Now I'm living in paradise
Merry Christmas, baby
Sure do treat me nice
Merry Christmas, baby
You sure did treat me fine, oh, yes you did
You bought me a diamond ring
I feel like I'm in paradise
Let me tell you how I thank ya -
Merry Christmas, oh baby
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I Hate Christmas
02:01
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I can't think of anything that's dumber
To a grouch, Christmas is a bummer!
Beaming faces everywhere, happiness is in the air
I'm telling you, it isn't fair!
I hate Christmas!
People loaded with good will, giving presents, what a thrill
That slushy nonsense makes me ill
I hate Christmas!
I'd rather have a holiday like normal grouches do
Instead of getting presents, they take presents back from you
Heh heh
Here comes Santa, girls and boys
So, who needs that big red noise!
I'll tell him where to put his toys
I hate Christmas!
Christmas carols to be sung, decorations to be hung
Oh, yeah? Well, I stick out my tongue!
I hate Christmas!
Christmas bells play loud and strong
Hurts my ears, all that ding dong
Besides it goes on much too long
I hate Christmas!
I'd rather have a holiday with a lot less joy and flash
With a lot less cheerful smiling, and a lot more dirty trash, yeah!
Christmas Day is almost here
When it's over, then I cheer
I'm glad it's only once a year
I hate Christmas!
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Working On Christmas
02:24
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Just as we’re sitting down, you’re about to get up
Working for double time, but it’s never enough
Enough to know you’re not alone, when you’re not with me at home
You’re working on Christmas
I’m watching the time
Everyone’s eating, and you’re on the line
You’re working on Christmas - but, everything is all right
Just as you’re heading out, out into the quiet streets
You’d look through every window, just to see how it feels, to know
That no, you’re not alone, when you’re not here with me at home
You’re working on Christmas
I’ll turn off the lights
Everyone’s sleeping, but you’re on a night
You’re working on Christmas, but everything is all right
Cause time will melt away like snow
Oh, time it melts away the soul
When it counts, oh, it moves so slow
But, soon you’ll be with me back home
You’re working on Christmas
I’ll turn on the lights
You’re on your way home, I’m watching the time
You’re working on Christmas, but everything is fine
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The time has come to rest your head
Close your eyes, turn out the dread
The world’s gone mad, but baby it’s not so bad
At least we got each other, that’s more than some have
Winter is coming, and we’re in the way
I’ll board the windows if you want to stay
The time has come to rest your head
Close your eyes, shut out the dread
The world’s not right, but baby we’re alright
At least we’re together, in this frozen forever
Winter is coming, and we’re in the way
I’ll build a fire if you want to stay
I think we missed Christmas,
But babe, that’s okay
The world’s gone mad, but baby it’s not so bad
At least we got each other, that’s more than some have
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It’s Christmas time, and the lights do shine
Oh, how they shine for you
Little girl, ask for the world
Ol’ Santa Claus will bring it for you
Rest your head, go to bed
Rest your head, go to bed
Christmas will be here soon
It’s Christmas you know, so you pray for snow
Oh, how it falls for you
Little boy, you know that gifts don’t matter
Oh, but Saint Nick makes your heart pitter-patter
Rest your head, go to bed
Rest your head, go to bed
Christmas will be here soon
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14. |
Come All Ye Faithful
01:21
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