Music

Side One

1. Christmas Like a Lullaby

   Christmas Like a Lullaby

   Christmas like a lullaby steals across the land
   A breeze upon the waters, rain fall on the sand
   We celebrate a baby born from spirit into man
   And Christmas like a lullaby steals across the land

   It’s morning in Australia; In fact, it’s Christmas day
   And Colorado never seemed so very far away

   Back where night has fallen and it’s still Christmas Eve
   And snow is in the mountains that I always hate to leave
   Christmas bells are ringing there’s presents ‘neath the tree
   I know that it’s been said before and now I know it’s true
   That home is where the heart is and Christmas lives there too

   And on this morning Peace on Earth is still your fervent prayer
   And I can feel it being whispered softly everywhere
   And guns are called to silence and anger called to still
   And brotherhood and sisterhood surrounded by goodwill

   Christmas like a lullaby steals across the land
   A breeze upon the waters, rain fall on the sand
   We celebrate a baby aborn from spirit into man
   And Christmas like a lullaby steals across the land

   (written by John Denver)
2. The First Noel

   The First Noel

   The First Noel, the Angels did say
   Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
   In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
   On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.
   Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
   Born is the King of Israel!

   They looked up and saw a star
   Shining in the East beyond them far
   And to the earth it gave great light
   And so it continued both day and night.
   Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
   Born is the King of Israel!

   And by the light of that same star
   Three Wise men came from country far
   To seek for a King was their intent
   And to follow the star wherever it went.
   Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
   Born is the King of Israel!

   This star drew nigh to the northwest
   O’er Bethlehem it took its rest
   And there it did both Pause and stay
   Right o’er the place where Jesus lay.
   Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
   Born is the King of Israel!

   Then entered in those Wise men three
   Full reverently upon their knee
   And offered there in His presence
   Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
   Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
   Born is the King of Israel!

   Then let us all with one accord
   Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
   That hath made Heaven and earth of nought
   And with his blood mankind has bought.
   Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
   Born is the King of Israel!

   (Sandys/Gilbert)
3. Away in a Manger

   Away in a Manger

   Away in a manger,
   No crib for His bed
   The little Lord Jesus
   Laid down His sweet head

   The stars in the bright sky
   Looked down where He lay
   The little Lord Jesus
   Asleep on the hay

   The cattle are lowing
   The poor Baby wakes
   But little Lord Jesus
   No crying He makes

   I love Thee, Lord Jesus
   Look down from the sky
   And stay by my side,
   ‘Til morning is nigh.

   Be near me, Lord Jesus,
   I ask Thee to stay
   Close by me forever
   And love me I pray

   Bless all the dear children
   In Thy tender care
   And take us to heaven
   To live with Thee there

   (traditional)
4. The Children of Bethlehem

   The Children of Bethlehem

   The children of Bethlehem,
   One cold winter’s night,
   Were wakened by singing,
   And a heavenly light.
   With whispers and murmurs,
   On pattering feet,
   The children of Bethlehem
   Came into the street.

   The people were sleeping,
   All safely in bed.
   The children heard singing
   In the sky overhead.
   They heard, “Peace will be with you,
   Whoever you are.
   Oh, come to the stable
   Come, follow the Star!”

   And the children of Bethlehem,
   That cold winter’s night,
   Came down to the stable;
   They followed the light.
   Now the roosters were crowing,
   At the dawning of day.
   The baby lay sleeping.
   In the manger he lay.

   The children of Bethlehem,
   Came in two by two.
   They came to the manger,
   That the Star brought them to.
   They came to the manger,
   Where the sweet Baby lay.
   The children of Bethlehem,
   Showed us the way.

   (written by Paxton)
5. Jingle Bells

   Jingle Bells

   Dashing through the snow
   In a one horse open sleigh
   O’er the fields where we go
   Laughing all the way
   Bells on bobtails ring
   Making spirits bright
   What fun it is to ride and sing
   A sleighing song tonight

   Jingle bells
   Jingle bells
   Jingle all the way
   Oh what fun it is to ride
   In a one horse open sleigh

   Jingle bells
   Jingle bells
   Jingle all the way
   Oh what fun it is to ride
   In a one horse open sleigh

   Jingle bells
   Jingle bells
   Jingle all the way
   Oh what fun it is to ride
   In a one horse open sleigh

   Jingle bells
   Jingle bells
   Jingle all the way
   Oh what fun it is to ride
   In a one horse open sleigh

   Jingle, jingle …

   (written by James Lord Pierpont)
6. White Christmas

   White Christmas

   I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
   Just like the ones I used to know
   Where the treetops glisten,
   and children listen
   To hear sleigh bells in the snow

   I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
   With every Christmas card I write
   May your days be merry and bright
   And may all your Christmases be white

   I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
   With every Christmas card I write
   May your days be merry and bright
   And may all your Christmases be white

   (written by Irving Berlin)

Side Two

1. Marvelous Toy

   Marvelous Toy

   When I was just a wee little boy, full of health and joy.
   One Christmas morning I received The Marvellous Little Toy.
   A wonder to behold it was with many colours bright
   And the moment I laid eyes on it, it became my heart’s delight.

   It went zip when it moved and bop when it stopped whirrrrr when it stood
   still
   I never knew just what it was and I guess I never will.

   The first time that I picked it up I had a big surprise.
   For right on it’s bottom were two big buttons that looked like big green eyes.
   I first pushed one and then the other, then I twisted it’s lid.
   And when I set it down again, this is what it did.

   It went zip when it moved and bop when it stopped whirrrrr when it stood still
   I never knew just what it was and I guess I never will.

   It first marched left and then marched right, then marched under a chair
   and when I looked where it had gone it wasn’t even there.
   I started to cry but my Daddy laughed ’cause he knew that I would find.
   when i turned around my marvellous toy would be chugging from behind.

   It went zip when it moved and bop when it stopped and whirrrrr when it stood
   still
   I never knew just what it was and I guess I never will.

   The years have gone by too quickly it seems, I have my own little boy.
   And yesterday I gave to him my marvellous little toy
   His eyes nearly popped right out of his head and he gave a squeal of glee…
   Neither one of us knows just what it is but he loves it just like me.

   It still goes zip when it moves and bop when it stops, whirrrrr when it
   stands still
   I never knew just what it was and I guess I never will.

   (written by Tom Paxton)
2. Blue Christmas

   Blue Christmas

   I’ll have a blue Christmas without you;
   I’ll be so blue thinking about you.
   Decorations of red
   on a green Christmas tree
   Just won’t mean a thing if
   you’re not here with me
   And when those blue heartaches start hurting,
   I’ll have some blue memories for certain;
   You’ll be doing all right
   with your Christmas of white,
   But I’ll have a blue, blue Christmas.
   Decorations of red
   on a green Christmas tree
   Just won’t mean a thing if
   you’re not here with me
   And when those blue heartaches start hurting,
   I’ll have some blue blue memories for certain;
   You’ll be doing all right
   with your Christmas of white,
   But I’ll have a blue, blue Christmas.
   Yes I’ll have a blue, blue Christmas.

   (written by Hays/Johnson)
3. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

   Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

   Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose.
   And if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows.
   All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names,
   they never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games.

   Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say,
   “Rudolph with your nose so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”
   Then all the reindeer loved him and they shouted out with glee,
   “Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you’ll go down in history.”

   Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say,
   “Rudolph with your nose so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”
   Then all the reindeer loved him and they shouted out with glee,
   “Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you’ll go down in history.”
   “Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you’ll go down in history.”

   (written by R. May)
4. Little Drummer Boy

   Little Drummer Boy

   Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum
   A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum
   Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum
   To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
   rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

   So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
   When we come.

   Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum
   I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum
   I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum
   That’s fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
   rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

   Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum,
   On my drum?

   Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum
   The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum
   I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum
   I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
   rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

   Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum
   Me and my drum.

   (written by K. Davis)
5. Mary’s Little Boy Child

   Mary’s Little Boy Child

   Long time ago in Bethlehem
   So the Holy Bible say
   Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ
   Was born on Christmas day

   Hark now hear the angels sing
   A new king born today
   And man will live forevermore
   Because of Christmas day

   Trumpets sound and angels sing
   Listen what they say
   That man will live forevermore
   Because of Christmas day

   While shepherds watch their flock by night
   They see a bright new shining star
   Then hear a choir sing
   The music seemed to come from afar

   Now Joseph and his wife Mary
   Come to Bethlehem that night
   Then find no place to born the child
   Not a single room was in sight

   Hark now hear the angels sing
   A new king born today
   And man will live forevermore
   Because of Christmas day

   Trumpets sound and angels sing
   Listen what they say
   That man will live forevermore
   Because of Christmas day

   By and by they find a little nook
   In a stable all forlorn
   And in a manger cold and dark
   Mary’s little boy was born

   (written by J. Hairston)
6. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)

   The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)

   Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,
   Jack Frost nipping on your nose,
   Yuletide carols being sung by a choir,
   And folks dressed up like Eskimos.

   Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe,
   Help to make the season bright.
   Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow,
   Will find it hard to sleep tonight.

   They know that Santa’s on his way;
   He’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh.
   And every mother’s child is going to spy,
   To see if reindeer really know how to fly.

   And so I’m offering this simple phrase,
   To kids from one to ninety-two,
   Although its been said many times, many ways,
   A very Merry Christmas to you

   (written by Torme/Wells)
7. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

   Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

   Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
   Let your heart be light
   From now on,
   our troubles will be out of sight

   Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
   Make the Yule-tide gay,
   From now on,
   our troubles will be miles away.

   Here we are as in olden days,
   Happy golden days of yore.
   Faithful friends who are dear to us
   Gather near to us once more.

   Through the years
   We all will be together,
   If the Fates allow
   Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
   And have yourself A merry little Christmas now.

   (written by Blane/Martin)