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In the Bleak Midwinter
03:32
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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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2. |
Christmastime Is Here
03:07
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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
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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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Star-Crossed Christmas
03:24
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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
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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
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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
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
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7. |
My First Christmas Eve
03:18
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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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Christmastime (Again)
03:32
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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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9. |
Ner Li
02:24
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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
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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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11. |
The Hurting Times
04:33
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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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