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Written by john jarrad, teddy gentry, randy owen, greg fowler, linda gentry
You always come around this time of year with your big ole bag that's full of christmas cheer And when it starts to snow the little boys and girls all know soon they'll hear the sound of your reindeer Now sometimes grownups grow up to believe that you don't really come on Christmas eve But I don't think that's true 'cause I know I see you in sparking little eyes Around the tree Oh santa claus, I still believe in you And there's still a kid inside of me that still believes you're true Oh santa claus, the kids are tucked in tight And it's time to play ole santa clause tonight Well I don't see how anybody could ever doubt that there's really a santa Clause. Not if they've ever seen a little girl with her arms wrapped around her baby Doll, so tight both of 'em waking up mama and daddy way before daylight And grandma and grandpa are looking young and full of life, just knowin' that Their grandkids are gonna be alright And mama and daddy, they'll be waitin' up to answer ole santa's call. "cause tonight they ain't worried about the bills- lord they're just lovin' It all Oh santa claus, I still believe in you And there's still a kid inside of me that still believes you're true Oh santa claus, the kids are tucked in tight And I'll be waiting up for you tonight Ho-ho-ho |
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(Don Cook/Keith Whitley)
Out here is the country there's magic in the air. It's the middle of December there's excitement eveywhere Everyone's invited, the celebration's planned The gift is just what's in your heart And not what's in your hand Who's the one we need to thanks Who's the party for Who's the one responsible for all this peace and joy Who deserves the credit for the blessings we enjoy Preacher said last Sunday it was Joesph and Mary's boy There were times we didn't think We'd make it through the year The bankers tried to take our farms But somehow we're still here I don't know how our crops survived The drought and then the rain It must have been a miracle How else could you explain And who's the one we need to thanks And who's the party for And who's the one responsible for all this peace and joy And who deserves the credit for the blessings we enjoy Preacher said last Sunday it was Joesph and Mary's boy The Christ Child born in Bethlehem Joesph and Mary's boy Everyone's invited, the celebration's planned The gift is just what's in your heart And not what's in your hand... |
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(Ronnie Rogers/Swain Schaefer)
Album: Alabama Christmas Smilin' faces on city streets, Crowded shoppers, busy feet And every smile just seems to say, We're having some Happy Holidays Twinklin' lights on Christmas trees, Kids up on Santa's knew Busy lines on telephones, Sending a Merry Christmas home Bells ringing everywhere, Season spirit in the air Up and down the avenue, Holiday dreams comin' true A choir singing songs of cheer, Carols we all love to hear Rudolph with his glowin' nose, Lovers under mistletoe Postman bringin' Christmas cards, Reindeer out in the yard Frosty with his eyes of coal, Presents wrapped in pretty bows Sidewalks full of happy eyes, Flakes fallin' from the sky Boys and girls at the big parade To see St. Nick up on his sleigh The scene is set, it's beautiful, Sounds of Peace, Joy and Love From all of us we'd like to say, Have yourself some Happy Holidays... |
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(Randy Albright/John Grenebaum/Becky Hobbs)
Album: Alabama Christmas There's a blanket of snow Coverin' up the old road To the house where I was raised Through the window I see The lights on the tree And a glow from the old fireplace Though it all looks the same So much as changed From the way it used to be Christmas memories of happy years gone by They come back to me and keep me warm inside Still those Christmas memories make me cry Now the stockings are filled; The house is still and the kids are dreamin' away There's that old easy chair, Me and Daddy sat there waitin' for Santa's sleigh Now Daddy has gone but we'll carry on 'Cause the little ones will need Christmas memories of happy years gone by They come back to me and keep me warm inside Good ole Christmas Memories Oh, they mean so much to me Oh, Those Christmas memories, make me cry... |
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(Keith Worsham/Stan Munsey, Jr./
Don Matthews/Steve Baccus) The factories are all shut down The shopping malls are all closed The busy streets are all empty Except for the falling snow And in the small towns, in the cities Families gather as one 'Cause the night of love and sharing They've looked forward to has come 'Cause tonight is Christmas, tonight is love Tonight we celebrate God's one and only Son Tonight there's hope for peace on earth eternally Tonight is Christmas and the world's in harmony But across the seas two armies Stare down at each other's guns Each believing in their cause enough To die or kill the other one But tonight there'll be no shooting, Not a drop of blood will spill They will cease their fire this silent night In the name of peace and goodwill 'Cause tonight is Christmas, tonight is love Tonight we celebrate God's one and only Son Tonight there's hope for peace on earth eternally Tonight is Christmas and the world's in harmony |
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The city's full of manger scenes
And stores lit up in red and green. But down the road just out of town There's more magic to be found. The countryside is all a-glow With holly trees and mistletoe. And in them woods there lives a bear Known to all as Thistlehair. Chorus: Oh, Thistlehair the Christmas bear Spreadin' the good news everywhere. About Christmas time and what it means To all the children of the world. Every little boy and girl Out there, love Thistlehair He comes around this time of year Spreading lots of Christmas cheer. The kids all love this shiny coat And the smell of honey on his nose. He tells them all about that star And everything that it stands for. The birthday we all celebrate Is still our favorite holiday Chorus: Oh, Thistlehair the Christmas bear Spreadin' the good news everywhere. About Christmas time and what it means To all the children of the world. Every little boy and girl Out there, love Thistlehair Wherever you find old Thistlebear There'll be music in the air. He dances 'round the Christmas tree Every single New Year's eve. Then he and all his furry friends Gather 'Round the fire again Singin' 'Bout those Angels' wings Gifts of love that Christmas brings. Chorus: Oh, Thistlehair the Christmas bear Spreadin' the good news everywhere. About Christmas time and what it means To all the children of the world. Every little boy and girl Out there, love Thistlehair Thistlehair the Christmas bear Spreadin' the good news everywhere. About Christmas time and what it means To all the children of the world. Thistlehair the Christmas bear Spreadin' the good news everywhere. About Christmas time and what it means To all the children of the world. Thistlehair the Christmas bear Spreadin' the good news everywhere... |
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(Gary Chapman/Amy Grant)
Come on weather man give us a forecast snowy white Can't you hear the prayers of every child like heart tonight Rockies are callin', Denver snow fallin' Somebody said it's four feet deep, but it doesn't matter Give me the laughter, I'm gonna choose to keep Another tender Tennessee Christmas, The only Chirstmas for me Where the love circles around us Like the gifts around our tree Well I know there's more snow up in Colorado Than my roof will ever see But a tender Tennessee Christmas Is the only Christmas for me Every now and then I get a wanderin' urge to see Maybe California, maybe Tinsel Town's for me There's a parade there, we'd have it made there Bring home a tan for New Year's Eve Sure sounds exciting, awfully inviting, Still I think I'm gonna keep Another tender Tennessee Christmas, It's the only Christmas for me Where the love circles around us Like the gifts around our tree Well they say in L.A. it's a warm holiday, It's the only place to be A tender Tennessee Christmas, It's the only Christmas to me It's the only Christmas to me Come on let us have An every now and then A tender Tennessee Christmas Tender Tennessee Christmas |
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(Susan Longacre/Walt Aldridge/Gary Baker)
There's a road that I remember leading to a special place Where the door was always open to a smiling face There's a picture on the mantle of a boy that looks like me It's always the same, there's a stocking with my name And a candle in the window, a flame against the night There's a candle in the window, it's like God's perfect light It don't take a lot of money to know what riches are Just a candle in the window oh its Christmas in your heart, in your heart Maybe it's just wishful thinking I can hear the sleigh bells ring Almost taste the pie she's baking, it's Christmas Eve There's a candle in the window, There's a flame against the night There's candle in the window, it's like God's perfect light It don't take lots of money to know what riches are Just a candle in the window and Christmas in your heart Wherever the years may take me no matter how far I go There's going to be a candle burning, It's always nice to know It don't take a lot of money to know what riches are A simple candle in the window and Christmas in your heart your heart your heart A candle in the window A candle in the window... |
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(Ronnie Rogers)
A glowin' fire and fallin' snow, They spark a memory Stockings hangin', mistletoe, Presents beneath a tree. A happy boy wakin' up to toys, And lookin' so surprised. And wondering how Santa knew Just when I closed my eyes. It's a Homecoming Christmas, Goin' back where it all began Homecoming Christmas, I wanna be there once again. Memories so sweet and strong And I've been gone too long It's Christmas time and I'm goin' home. I can see the Christmas tree And feel the warm fireplace Handmade decorations, Homemade pies and cakes Family together now With so much love to share A special time and I can't wait, Can't wait to be back there. It's a Homecoming Christmas, Goin' back to where it all began Homecoming Christmas, I wanna be there once again Memories so sweet and strong And I've been gone too long It's Christmas time and I'm goin' home. It's a Homecoming Christmas, Goin' back to where it all began Homecoming Christmas, I wanna be there once again Memories so sweet and strong And I've been gone too long It's Christmas time and I'm goin' home. It's Christmas time and I'm goin' home. Going Home... Going Home... |
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(Randy Owen/Teddy Gentry/Jeff Cook/Mark Herndon)
By now in New York City. There's snow on the ground. And out in California. The sunshines' falling down. And maybe down in Memphis, Graceland's all in lights. And in Atlanta, Georgia, there's peace on earth tonight. Christmas in Dixie, it's snowing in the pines. Merry Christmas from Dixie to everyone tonight. Its windy in Chicago. The kids are out of school. There's magic in Motown. The city's on the move. In Jackson, Mississippi to Charlotte, Caroline. And all across the Nation, it's a peaceful Christmas time. Christmas in Dixie, it's snowing in the pines. Merry Christmas from Dixie, to everyone tonight. And from Fort Payne, Alabama. (spoken) God bless you all, We love ya, Happy New Year, Good night, Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas tonight... |
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