Pretty Paper
by Willie Nelson



Crowded streets
Busy feet
Hustle by him
Downtown shoppers
Christ-mas is nigh

There he sits
All alone
On the sidewalk
Hoping
That you won't
Pass him by

Should you stop
Better not
Much too busy
You're in a hurry
My how time does
Fly

In the distance
The ringing of Laughter
And in the midst
Of the laughter
He cries

Pretty paper
Pretty ribbons
Of blue
Wrap your presents
To your darling
From you

Pretty pencils
To write
"I love you"

Pretty paper
Pretty ribbons
Of blue
Pretty blue





Rockin' Around the Christ-mas Tree



Rockin' around the Christ-mas tree
At the Christ-mas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop.

Rockin' around the Christ-mas tree
Let the Christ-mas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some caroling

You will get a sentimental feeling
When you hear
Voices singing lets be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly

Rockin' around the Christ-mas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone dancing merrily
In the new old fashion way





See In Yonder Manger Low

See, amid the winter's snow,
Born for us on earth below,
See, the tender Lamb appears,
Promised from eternal years.

Hail, thou ever blessed morn;
Hail, Redemption's happy dawn;
Sing all through Jerusalem,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"

Lo! within a manger lies
He who built the starry skies.
He who, throned in height sublime,
Sits amid the Cherubim.

Say, ye holy shepherds, say:
What your joyful news today?
Wherefore have ye left your sheep
On the lonely mountain steep?

"As we watched at dead of night,
Lo! we saw a wondrous light;
Angels, singing 'Peace on earth',
Told us of the Saviour's birth."

Sacred Infant, all divine,
What a tender love was thine
Thus to come from highest bliss
Down to such a world as this.

Teach, O teach us, holy Child,
By thy face so meek and mild,
Teach us to resemble thee
In thy sweet humility.





Shake Me I Rattle

I was passing by a toy shop
On the corner of the Square
Where a little girl was looking
In the window there

She was looking at a dolly
In a dress of rosy red
And around the pretty dolly
Hung a little sign that said:
Shake me, I rattle
Squeeze me, I cry

As I stood there beside her
I could hear her sigh
Shake me, I rattle
Squeeze me, I cry
Please take me home and love me

I recalled another toy shop
On a square so long ago
Where I saw a little dolly
That I wanted so

I remembered, I remembered
How I longed to make it mine
And around that other dolly
Hung another little sign:
Shake me, I rattle
Squeeze me, I cry

I had counted my pennies
Just a penny shy
Shake me, I rattle
Squeeze me I cry
Please take me home and love me

It was late and snow was falling
As the shoppers hurried by
Past the girlie at the window
With her little head held high

They were closing up the toy shop
As I hurried thru the door
Just in time to buy the dolly
That her heart was longing for
Shake me, I rattle
Squeeze me, I cry

And I gave her the dolly
That we both had longed to buy
Shake me, I rattle
Squeeze me, I cry
Please take me home and love me





Silent Night
Joseph Mohr (1792-1848), 1818



Silent night, holy night, all is calm all Is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child, holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav'nly hosts sing Alleluia
Christ the savior is born, Christ the savior is born.

Silent night, holy night, wondrous star, lend thy light
With the angels let us sing Alleluia to our King
Christ the Savior is here, Jesus the Savior is here!

Silent night, holy night. Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth.





Silver Bells



City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
Dressed in holiday style
In the air there's a feeling of Christ-mas.
Children laughing, people passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on every street corner, you hear.

Silver Bells; Silver Bells;
It's Christ-mas time in the city.
Ring-a-ling; hear them ring.
Soon it will be Christ-mas Day!

Strings of street lights, even stoplights
Blink a bright red and green
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures;
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch
This is Jesus' Big Scene
And above all this bustle you'll hear





Sing We All Noel

Sing we all Noel, hear the music all around.
Sing we all Noel, let the joy resound.

Noel, noel, noel, let our voices rise
As we sing a song of praise and lift our music to the skies.
Noel, noel, noel, sing it loud and clear
so that all on earth may know our joy this season of the year.

Sing we all Noel, with a joyous roundelay.
Sing we all Noel, hear the news today.

Sing we all Noel, a joyous song of praise
To our God incarnate, exalt Him all our days

Sing we all Noel, the gladsome tidings bring
Lift our God on high as His praises now we sing.
Sing we all Noel, our hearts with love aflame
Praising Christ our Savior, we bless His holy name.

Sing we all Noel, to Jesus Christ on high
For our sins He suffered, left Heaven's throne to die.

Sing we all Noel, with all our heart's great joy
In our Savior's praises our song we now employ.





Sleep Well Little Children
A.Bergman, L.Klatzkin (c) 1956

Sleep well, little children,
wherever you are;
Tomorrow is Christ-mas
beneath every star.
Soon the snowflakes will fall
and tomorrow you'll see
Every wish, one and all,
waiting under the tree.

Sleep well, little children,
pleasant dreams through the night;
Tomorrow is Christ-mas,
all merry and bright.
Soon you'll hear the bells ring,
time for dreams to come true
As the world wakes to bring
Merry Christ-mas to you.





Sleigh Ride
Mitchell Parish, Leroy Anderson 1948



Just hear those sleigh bells jingling,
ring ting tingling too
Come on, it's lovely weather
for a sleigh ride together with you,
Outside the snow is falling
and friends are calling "Yoo hoo,"
Come on, it's lovely weather
for a sleigh ride together with you.

Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap,
let's go, Let's look at the show,
We're riding in a wonderland of snow.
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap,
it's grand, Just holding your hand,
We're gliding along with a song
of a wintry fairy land.

Our cheeks are nice and rosy
and comfy cozy are we
We're snuggled up together
like two birds of a feather would be
Let's take that road before us
and sing a chorus or two
Come on, it's lovely weather
for a sleigh ride together with you.

There's a birthday party
at the home of Farmer Gray
It'll be the perfect ending a perfect day
We'll be singing the songs
we love to sing without a single stop,
At the fireplace while we watch
the chestnuts pop. Pop! pop! pop!

There's a happy feeling
nothing in the world can buy,
When they pass around the chocolate
and the pumpkin pie
It'll nearly be like a picture print
by Currier and Ives
These wonderful things are the things
we remember all through our lives!

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling,
ring ting tingling too
Come on, it's lovely weather
for a sleigh ride together with you,
Outside the snow is falling
and friends are calling "Yoo hoo,"
Come on, it's lovely weather
for a sleigh ride together with you.

Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap,
let's go, Let's look at the show,
We're riding in a wonderland of snow.
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap,
it's grand, Just holding your hand,
We're gliding along with a song
of a wintry fairy land

Our cheeks are nice and rosy
and comfy cozy are we
We're snuggled up together
like two birds of a feather would be
Let's take that road before us
and sing a chorus or two
Come on, it's lovely weather
for a sleigh ride together with you.





Sweet Little Jesus Boy

Sweet little Jesus Boy
They made You be born in a manger
Sweet little Holy child
Didn't know who You were
Didn't know You'd come to save us Lord
To take our sins away
Our eyes were blind
We couldn't see
We didn't know who You were

Long time ago You were born in a manger low
Sweet little Jesus Boy
The world treated You mean, Lord
It's treating me mean too
But please, forgive us Lord
We didn't know it was You

Sweet little Jesus Boy
Born a long time ago
Sweet little Holy child
We didn't know who You were





There Is Room In The Stable



Mary and Joseph travelled with a donkey many long days and nights,
But when they arrived in Bethlehem town, there was no room for them in the inn.

Refrain:
There is room in the stable for hope. There is room in the stable for joy.
There is room in the stable for love and for peace.
There is room in the fam'ly of God for all who believe.

The ox and the ass, the sheep and the cattle, made room for the Child of God.
Born in a manger, laid in the straw, there was room in their humble abode.

Refrain:

Jesus Christ died on the cross Between two sinners, forlorn.
One spoke to Him and asked for forgiveness And Jesus answered him:

Refrain:





There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays



Oh, there's 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 can't beat home, sweet home

I met a man who lives in Tennessee
And he was headin' for
Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie
From Pennsylvania folks are trav'lin' down
To Dixie's 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 can't beat home, sweet home.





Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

Thou didst leave thy throne
And thy kingly crown
When thou camest to earth for me,
But in Bethlehem's home
Was there found no room
For Thy holy nativity:
O come to my heart Lord Jesus;
There is room in my heart for thee!

Heaven's arches rang
When the angels sang
Proclaiming Thy royal degree;
But of lowly birth
Cam'st Thou, Lord, on earth,
And in great humility;
O come to my heart Lord Jesus;
There is room in my heart for thee!

The foxes found rest
And the bird its nest
In the shade of the forest tree;
But Thy couch was the sod,
O Thou Son of God,
In the deserts of Galilee:
O come to my heart Lord Jesus;
There is room in my heart for thee!

Thou camest, O Lord,
With the living word,
That should set Thy people free;
But, with mocking scorn,
And with crown of thorn,
They bore Thee to Calvary:
O come to my heart Lord Jesus;
Thy Cross is my only plea!

When heaven's arches shall ring,
And her choirs shall sing
At Thy coming to victory,
Let they voice call me home,
Saying, 'Yet there is room-
There is room at My side for thee!
And my heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus,
When Thou camest and callest for me.





We Three Kings



We three kings of orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star.

O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright.
Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.

(Melchior) Born a King on Bethlehem's plain, gold I bring to crown Him again
King for ever, ceasing never over us all to reign.

O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright.
Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.

(Casper) Frankincense to offer have I, incense owns a Deity nigh
Prayer and praising, all men raising, worship Him, God most high.

O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright.
Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.

(Balthazar) Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume breathes a life of gathering gloom.
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed in the stone cold tomb.

O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright.
Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.

Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and Sacrifice!
Al-le-lu-ia, al-le-lu-ia, heaven to earth replies.

O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright.
Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.





We Wish You A Merry Christ-mas



We wish you a Merry Christ-mas;
We wish you a Merry Christ-mas;
We wish you a Merry Christ-mas and a Happy New Year.

Refrain
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christ-mas and a Happy New Year.

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer.

Refrain

We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here.

Refrain

We wish you a Merry Christ-mas;
We wish you a Merry Christ-mas;
We wish you a Merry Christ-mas and a Happy New Year.





What Are You Doing New Years Eve?

Maybe it's much too early in the game
Aah, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
What are you doing New Year's
New Year's eve?

Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
Welcoming in the New Year
New Year's eve

Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
I'd ever be the one you chose
Out of a thousand invitations
You received
Aah, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance:
What are you doing New Year's
New Year's Eve?





What Child Is This
William Chatterton Dix, published ca. 1865
Music: Greensleeves



What Child is this, who laid to rest,
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear: for sinners here,
The silent Word is pleading.
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Nails, spear, shall pierce Him through,
The Cross be borne, for me, for you:
Hail, hail, the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh;
Come peasant, king to own Him.
The King of Kings salvation brings;
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Raise, raise, the song on high,
The Virgin sings her lullaby:
Joy joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.





When Joseph Went To Bethlehem



When Joseph went to Bethlehem
I think he took great care
To place his tools and close his shop
and leave no shavings there.
He urged the donkey forward,
then, with Mary on its back,
And carried bread and goat cheese
in a little linen sack.

I think there at the busy inn
that he was meek and milk
And awed to be the guardian
of Mary's sacred Child.
Perhaps all through the chilly hours
he smoothed the swaddling bands,
And Jesus felt the quiet strength of
Joseph's gentle hands.

And close beside the manger bed
he dimmed the lantern's light,
And held the little Jesus close upon
that holy night.





While By My Sheep I Watched

While by my sheep I watched at night,
Glad tidings brought an angel bright:
How great my joy, great my joy,

Refrain Joy, joy joy,
Joy, joy joy,
Praise we the Lord in heav'n on high.
Praise we the Lord in heav'n on high.

There shall be born, so He did say,
In Bethlehem a Child today:

Refrain

There shall He lie in manger mean,
Who shall redeem the world from sin:

Refrain

This gift of God we'll cherish well,
That ever joy my heart shall fill.

Refrain

Lord, evermore to me be nigh,
Then shall my heart be filled with joy!

Refrain





While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Nahum Tate(1652-1715), ca. 1700



While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down,
And glory shone around.
"Fear not," said he, for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled mind,
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind."

"To you, in David's town this day,
Is born of David's line
The Savior who is Christ the Lord,
And this shall be the sign:
The heavenly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid."

Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God and thus
Addressed their joyful song:
"All glory be to God on high
And on the earth be peace,
Goodwill henceforth from heaven to men
Begin and never cease."







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