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Bleak Midwinter

by Barnaby Bright

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  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Barnaby Bright's first 'Holiday' album is a gorgeous mix of 5 originals and 5 interpretations of traditional Christmas songs, plus a beautiful Hannukah celebration! Featuring special guest appearances by Calvin Arsenia, Caleb Hawley, and Liz Longley, "Bleak Midwinter" also includes the current single "The Hurting Times" (currently in rotation on 20+ US radio stations) and the Christmas focus track, "In The Bleak Midwinter."

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    A download of the tracks "In The Bleak Midwinter" and "Star-Crossed Christmas" will be available as soon as you have preordered!
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In the bleak midwinter Frosty wind made moan; Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, Snow on snow, In the bleak mid-winter Long ago. Our God, heaven cannot hold Him Nor earth sustain, Heaven and earth shall flee away When He comes to reign: In the bleak mid-winter A stable-place sufficed The Lord God Almighty — Jesus Christ. Enough for Him, whom cherubim Worship night and day, A breastful of milk And a mangerful of hay; Enough for Him, whom Angels Fall down before, The ox and ass and camel Which adore. Angels and Archangels May have gathered there, Cherubim and seraphim Thronged the air; But only His Mother In her maiden bliss Worshipped the Beloved With a kiss. What can I give Him, Poor as I am? — If I were a Shepherd I would bring a lamb; If I were a Wise Man I would do my part, — Yet what I can I give Him, — Give my heart.
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Christmas time is here Happiness and cheer Fun for all that children call Their favorite time of the year Snowflakes in the air Carols everywhere Olden times and ancient rhymes Of love and dreams to share Sleigh bells in the air Beauty everywhere Yuletide by the fireside And joyful memories there Christmas time is here We'll be drawing near Oh, that we could always see Such spirit through the year Sleigh bells in the air Beauty everywhere Yuletide by the fireside And joyful memories there Christmas time is here We'll be drawing near Oh, that we could always see Such spirit through the year
3.
Bells will be ringing the glad, glad news. Oh, what a Christmas to have the blues. My baby's gone. I have no friends to wish me greetings, Mmmm, once again. Choirs will be singing Silent Night, Christmas carols by candlelight. Please come home for Christmas. Please come home for Christmas. If not for Christmas, by New Year's night. Friends and relations send salutations Sure as the stars shine above. It's Christmastime, my dear, The time of year to be with the one you love. Dear, won't you tell me you'll never more roam. Christmas and New Year's will find you home. There'll be no more sorrow, no grief and pain, 'Cause I'll be happy, happy once again. Mmmm, no more sorrow, no grief and pain, 'Cause I'll be happy Christmas once again.
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I won’t be home for Christmas Darling not this year The trains have all stopped in their tracks The snow’s up to our ears I check into my hotel room And feel the tears begin Sitting on a scratchy bed I hum some Christmas hymns Who’s gonna help you open presents and enjoy the blessed mess We may be apart, but baby you got my heart I know you know it We’re gonna get through it This star-crossed Christmas we got And I can see you in your bed The quilt up to your chin Waiting for the morning light That welcomes christmas in Santa dances on tv And close my eyes and breathe Just a night or two until You’re sleeping next to me I’m not dreaming of a white Christmas, but I’d like Christmas with you Silver bells have lost their bright shimmer, and the light’s dimmer, Green and red have bled into blue But what can we do Who’s gonna help you open presents and enjoy the blessed mess We may be apart, but baby you got my heart I know you know it We’re gonna get through it This star-crossed Christmas we got
5.
We're not leaving here tonight, All tucked in safe and tight Our fire still has a little bit of life Windows covered up with snow You hung some mistletoe I see that little glimmer in your eyes This is what I wait all year for Smiles on every street and sweet songs sing of peace Seems like the whole world goes on hold Magic takes over and love fills in the holes There are lessons to be learned There are lessons to be learned from Christmas If we listen Have we ever felt so happy Sitting with our family Singing carols just a bit off key Someone spiked the apple cider Cookies caught on fire I don't think there's anything as sweet This is what i wait all year for Smiles on every street and sweet songs sing of peace Seems like the whole world goes on hold Magic takes over and love fills in the holes There are lessons to be learned There are lessons to be learned from christmas If we listen Something warm to drink Slippers on my feet I don't think our tree has ever looked better You're whispering to me Things i can't repeat You do something to me in that Rudolph sweater This is what i wait all year for Smiles on every street and sweet songs sing of peace Seems like the whole world goes on hold Magic takes over and love fills in the holes There are lessons to be learned In the messes and the blur, in the blessing and the best we bring at Christmas There are lessons to be learned from christmas If we listen
6.
I won’t be home for Christmas Darling not this year The trains have all stopped in their tracks The snow’s up to our ears I check into my hotel room And feel the tears begin Sitting on a scratchy bed I hum some Christmas hymns Who’s gonna help you open presents and enjoy the blessed mess We may be apart, but baby you got my heart I know you know it We’re gonna get through it This star-crossed Christmas we got AndIi can see you in your bed The quilt up to your chin Waiting for the morning light That welcomes Christmas in Santa dances on TV And close my eyes and breathe Just a night or two until You’re sleeping next to me I’m not dreaming of a white Christmas, but I’d like Christmas with you Silver bells have lost their bright shimmer, and the light’s dimmer, Green and red have bled into blue But what can we do Who’s gonna help you open presents and enjoy the blessed mess We may be apart, but baby you got my heart I know you know it We’re gonna get through it This star-crossed Christmas we got
7.
Now that all the leaves are gone There a bit more sunlight in my room But it fades too soon Winter she just carries on Unaware that I am frozen through Living without you All the birds digging in the snow Getting by fine What do they know that i don’t I’m so lonely No one knows me I can do this I’ll get through this My first Christmas Eve without you Plastic reindeer on the lawn Light reflecting on for all to see He’s a bit like me Put out in the cold alone Stars and crows our only company We’re a lonely team How i’d like to be One of those kids playing in the snow Hearts unbroken Wish i could know what they don’t I’m so lonely No one knows me i can do this I’ll get through this My first Christmas Eve without you My first Christmas Eve without you Hallelujah love is alive Hallelujah love is alive
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I don’t need mashed potatoes You can keep your pumpkin pie Never craved deviled eggs or turkey legs And I’ve got my reasons why After two whole days of cooking You only eat for half an hour Feeling so full, gotta pull open your belt Just two more notches now Some disagree so earnestly But I’ll shout it till the end Thank goodness Thanksgiving is over Cuz now it’s Christmas time again Well you can put out all your pumpkins But hey it’s just a rotting gourd Honey I prefer Douglas firs, tinsel and stirring cocoa in the name of the Lord No kids have visions dancing Of Thanksgiving’s fancy food Smelly stuffing, green bean casseroles served with a side of political feud Some disagree so earnestly But I’ll shout it till the end Thank goodness Thanksgiving is over Cuz now it’s Christmas time again Don’t drink too much, you’ll get through this day just fine Magic is coming up, it’s on its way, in a couple weeks time When the guests have gone, my darling And the kids are up in bed All the dishes clean, feeling that sweet serene relief inside my head Come and nuzzle here in closer We can dream of what’s to come Where to put the tree, maybe we finally hang that holly from your mom Some disagree so earnestly But I’ll shout it till the end Thank goodness thanksgiving is over Pilgrims gotta go, Noel’s hummin You can keep your thanks, Saint Nick’s comin Thank goodness Thanksgiving is over Cuz now it’s Christmas time again
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Ner Li 02:24
Ner li, ner li, ner li dakik, (Oh I have a candle, a candle so thin) BaChanukah neri 'adlik. (On Chanukah, my candle I'll light) BaChanukah neri ya'ir, (On Chanukah my candle will glow bright) BaChanukah shiri ashir. (On Chanukah my song I shall sing)
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O Holy Night 03:44
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Savior's birth! Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! Fall on your knees Oh hear the angel voices Oh night divine Oh night when Christ was born Oh night divine Oh night divine Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming Here come the wise men from Orient land The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger In all our trials born to be our friend Truly He taught us to love one another His law is love and His gospel is peace Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother And in His name all oppression shall cease Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise His holy name
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Have you ever loved so loud Every part of you came pouring out Bustin the seams of things you've never felt Have your ever hurt so deep For another soul in need That you forgot yourself, felt like you could barely breathe It's a blessing, it's a curse To love so much it hurts I wish I could take your pain away I hope you believe me when I say I’d give you my heart, I’d give you my heart for the hurting times I wish I could give you my heart, give you my Heart for the hurting times I had never lost my ground Not until you came around Now suddenly everything is changing how I see When you’re smiling up at me Full of curiosity I just wanna hold you tight, try and protect you from everything Yeah it's a blessing, it's a curse To love so much it hurts I wish I could take your pain away I hope you believe me when I say I’d give you my heart, I’d give you my heart for the hurting times I wish I could give you my heart, give you my heart for the hurting times My whole Life I’ve been praying for Someone I’d feel that way for Never knew never knew never knew I could feel like this I’d give you my heart, I’d give you my heart for the hurting times I wish I could give you my heart, give you my Heart for the hurting times

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This is Barnaby Bright's first Christmas album, featuring 5 originals, 5 interpretations of Christmas classics, one hanukah song and a partridge in a pear tree! Very special featured guests include Calvin Arsenia, Caleb Hawley & Liz Longley!

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released November 6, 2020

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