Christmas Wrapping

Written by Chris Butler

Performed by The Waitresses

Bah Humbug; now that's too strong!

'Cause it’s my favorite holiday.

But all this year's been a busy blur

Don't think I have the energy

To add to my already mad rush

Just 'cause it's 'tis the season.

The perfect gift for me would be

Completions and connections left from last year.

Ski shop encounter most interesting.

Had his number but never the time,

Most of '81 passed along those lines.

So deck those halls. Trim those trees.

Raise up cups of Christmas cheer.

I just need to catch my breath;

Christmas by myself this year

 

Calendar picture. Frozen landscape,

Chill this room for twenty-four days.

Evergreens. Sparkling snow.

Get this winter over with!

Flash back to spring time saw him again

Would have been good to go for lunch.

Couldn't agree when we were both free.

We tried, we said we'd keep in touch.

Didn't of course 'till summer time,

Out to the beach to his boat.

Could I join him?

No. This time it was me;

Sunburn in the third degree.

Now the calendar's just one page

Of course I am excited.

Tonight's the night I've set my mind

Not to do too much about it.

 

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas

But I think I'll miss this one this year.

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas

But I think I'll miss this one this year.

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas

But I think I'll miss this one this year.

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas

But I think I'll miss this one this year.

 

Hardly dashing through the snow

'Cause I bundled up too tight.

Last minute have-to-dos:

A few cards, a few calls

Because it's RSVP.

No, thanks. No party lights.

It's Christmas Eve, gonna relax,

Turn down all of my invites.

Last fall I had a night to myself

Same guy called; Halloween party.

Waited all night for him to show.

This time his car wouldn't go.

Forget it, it's cold, it's getting late.

Trudge on home to celebrate.

In a quiet way unwind.

Doing Christmas right this time.

 

And he has provided me

With the world's smallest turkey.

Already in the oven, nice and hot.

Oh damn! Guess what I forgot.

So on with the boots

Back out in the snow

To the only all night grocery.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear

In the line is that guy I've been chasing all year.

'Spending this one alone,' he said.

'Give me a break, this year's been crazy.'

I said 'Me too, but why are you..

You mean you forgot cranberries too?'

Then suddenly we laughed and laughed.

Caught on to what was happening.

That Christmas magic's brought this tale

To a very happy ending.

 

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas

Couldn't miss this one this year.

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas

Couldn't miss this one this year.

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas

Couldn't miss this one this year.

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas

Couldn't miss this one this year.

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas

Couldn't miss this one this year.

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas

Couldn't miss this one this year.

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas

Couldn't miss this one this year.

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas

Couldn't miss this one this year.

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas

Couldn't miss this one this year.

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas

Couldn't miss this one this year.

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas

Couldn't miss this one this year.

It's a Marshmallow World

Written by Carl Sigman and Peter De Rose

Performed by Brenda Lee

It's a marshmallow world in the winter
When the snow comes to cover the ground
It's time for play, it's a whipped cream day
I wait for it the whole year 'round

Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly
In the arms of the evergreen trees
And the sun is red, like a pumpkin head
It's shining so your nose won't freeze

Oh, the world is your snowball, see how it grows
That's how it goes, whenever it snows
The world is your snowball just for a song
Get out and roll it along

Oh, it's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts
Take a walk with your favorite girl
It's a sugar date, what if spring is late
In winter it's a marshmallow world

It's a marshmallow world in the winter
When the snow comes to cover the ground
It's time for play, it's a whipped cream day
I wait for it the whole year round

(Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly
In the arms of the evergreen trees)
And the sun is red, like a pumpkin head
It's shining so your nose won't freeze

Oh, the world is your snowball, see how it grows
That's how it goes, whenever it snows
The world is your snowball just for a song
Get out and roll it along

It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts
Take a walk with your favorite girl
It's a sugar date, what if spring is late
In winter it's a marshmallow world

Wrong Side of Memphis

Written by Gary Harrison and Matraca Berg

Performed by Trisha Yearwood

I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis
I'm really breaking away this time
A full tank of gas and a '69 Tempest
Taking me to that Nashville sign

No turning back, I've come too far
I'm headed down 40 with my old guitar
This ain't Graceland that's a fact
And I ain't driving a pink Cadillac

I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis
Gonna bronze these blue suede shoes
These cowboy boots are gettin' kinda restless
They ain't gotta single thing to lose

I've had this dream from a tender age
Calling my name from the Opry stage
I can hear it sing loud and clear
200 miles and I'll be there

I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis
I'm really breaking away this time
A full tank of gas and a '69 Tempest
Taking me to that Nashville sign

Yes,

I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis
Gonna bronze these blue suede shoes
These cowboy boots are gettin' kinda restless
They ain't gotta single thing to lose

Whoa,

Yeah,
(I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis)
I got the cowboy boots, and a rhinestone suit
(I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis)
Oh yeah,
Full tank of gas and a 69 Tempest
Taking me to that Nashville sign

Let It Snow

Written by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn

Performed by Dean Martin

Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Man it doesn't show signs of stoppin'
And I brought me some corn for poppin'
The lights are turned way down low
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

When we finally kiss good-night
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm

And the fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing
But as long as you'd love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, and snow

When we finally kiss good-night
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you'd really grab me tight
All the way home I'll be warm

Oh the fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbye-ing
But as long as you'd love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

It's a Small World

Written by Robert and Richard Sherman

It's a world of laughter
A world of tears
It's a world of hopes
And a world of fears
There's so much that we share
That it's time we're aware
It's a small world after all

It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small, small world

There is just one moon
And one golden sun
And a smile means
Friendship to ev'ryone
Though the mountains divide
And the oceans are wide
It's a small world after all

It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small, small world

Sleigh Ride

Written by Leroy Anderson and Mitchell Parish

Performed by Herb Alpert and the Tijuanna Brass

Not Even the Trees

Written by Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Jim Sonefeld and Mark Bryan

Performed by Hootie and the Blowfish

Alone as I sit and watch the trees
Won't you tell me if I scream
Will they bend down and listen to me
And it makes me wonder
If I know the words will you come
Or will you laugh at me or will I run

Little boy says to me
Where you goin' now son
I said, I don't know where I'm goin' boy
I only know where I'm from
And it makes me wonder
If the stars shine when my eyes close
Or does my brothers heart cry
I don't know

I'm a stranger in my home
Now that everybody's gone
Someone please talk to me
'Cause I feel you cry
And you're sitting with him
And I know I'll never see you again

Lying down in Charleston under the Carolina sky
You see I'm tired of feeling this pain
I'm tired of living my own little lie
And it makes me wonder
When I see you in my dreams
Does it mean anything
Are you trying to talk to me

I'm a stranger in my home
Tell me are you feeling alone
Someone tell me what to do
'Cause I'm feeling strong
And I wonder how you feel
Do you realize my pain is for real

I see you in my dreams
And I wonder if you're looking down at me
And smiling right now
I wanna know if it's true
When he looks at me
Won't you tell me
Does he realize he came down here
He took you too soon

And now my days are short and my nights are long
I lay down with memories of you
That keep me going on, going on
And it makes me wonder as I sit and stare
Will I see your face again, tell me, do you care

I'm a stranger in my home
Living life on my own
Right now I just can't see
'Cause I'm feeling weak
And my soul begins to bleed
And no one is listening to me, not even the trees
Oh no no no no no no no

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

Written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector
Performed by Maria Carey

Oh, oh

Yeah, yeah oh oh

Ooh yeah

the snow's comin' down
(Christmas) I'm watchin' it fall
(Christmas) lots of people around
(Christmas) baby, please come home

the church bells in town
(Christmas) are ringing in song
(Christmas) full of happy sounds
(Christmas) baby, please come home

They're singing Deck The Halls
But it's not like Christmas at all
'Cause I remember when you were here
And all the fun we had last year

pretty lights on the tree
(Christmas) I'm watching them shine
(Christmas) you should be here with me
(Christmas) baby, please come home

They're singing Deck The Halls
But it's not like Christmas at all
'Cause I remember when you were here
And all the fun we had last year

if there was a way
(Christmas) I'd hold back this tear
(Christmas) but it's Christmas day

please
(Please) please
(Please) please
(Please) please (please)

Baby please come home (please)
(Christmas) baby please come home
(Christmas) baby please come home
(Christmas) baby please come home (Christmas)
Oh yeah yeah

(There's No Place Like ) Home for the Holidays

Written by Robert Nevil and Matthew Gerrard
Performed by Perry Como

Oh, theres no place like home for the holidays

'Cause no matter how far away you roam
When you pine for the sunshine of a friendly gaze
For the holidays, you cant beat home, sweet home

I met a man who lives in Tennessee and he was headin for
Pennsylvania and some home made pumpkin pie
From Pennsylvania folks are travelin down to Dixies sunny shore
From Atlantic to Pacific, gee, the traffic is terrific

Oh there's no place like home for the holidays
'Cause no matter how far away you roam
If you want to be happy in a million ways
For the holidays, you cant beat home, sweet home

From Pennsylvania folks are travelin down to Dixies sunny shore
From Atlantic to Pacific, oh, The traffic is terrific

Oh there's no place like home for the holidays
'Cause no matter how far away you roam
If you want to be happy in a million ways
For the holidays, you cant beat home, sweet home

Home, sweet home, home, sweet home
I'm goin' home
Hey, mama make that pumpkin pie
I'll have a little pot of chicken in the sky
There's somethin' in my eye
Mama please keep me dry
Oh.... (fade)

Touch and Go

Written by Ric Ocasek

Performed by The Cars

All I need is what you've got
All I'll tell is what you're not
All you know is what you hear
I get this way when you come near

Then I know it's gone too far
Uh oh, I touched your star
And it felt so right
Just like the hush of midnight
And then you said
With me it's touch and go
It's touch and go

All I need is you tonight
I'm flying like a cement kite
In your headlock on the floor
Who could ever ask for more

And I know it's gone too far
Uh-oh, I touched your star
And it felt so right
Just like the hush of midnight
And then you said
With me it's touch and go uh oh
It's touch and go, oh oh oh

All I want is you tonight
I guess that dress does fit you tight, yeah
You know that look does make me shake
It almost looks too good to fake

And I know it's gone too far
Uh oh, I touched your star
And it felt so right
Just like the hush of midnight
And then you said
With me it's touch and go uh oh
Touch and go uh oh oh

It's touch and go uh oh oh
Touch and go uh oh oh

It's touch and go u hoh oh
Touch and go, touch and go

Oh, it's touch and go
Oh oh oh (Touch and go) touch and go

All I need is what you've got