lp discography - covers & lyrics

1.

O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM

(Lewis H. Redner - Phillips Brooks) « © '46 Sacred Music Foundation, BMI »
O little town of Bethlehem how still we see Thee lie
Above Thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
Yet in Thy dark street shineth the everlasting light
The hopes and fears of all the years are met in Thee tonight

For Christ is born of Mary and gathered all above
While mortal sleepy angels keep their watch of wondering love
All morning stars together proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the king and peace to men on earth
[ violin ] O holy Child of Bethlehem descent on us we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in be born in us today
We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell
Oh come to us abide with us our Lord Emmanuel
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2.

CHRISTMAS IS FOR KIDS

(Jeanne Pruett) « © '67 Mariposa Music, BMI »
May the children of the world every boy and every girl
Have a bigger and better Christmas Day
For they all need a part in somebody's heart
Since Christmas is for kids anyway

Christmas is for kids anyway
You hear this expression every day
May the ones far and near have a family this year
Since Christmas is for kids anyway

May we all look around for a child who's been let down
And love him as we would be loved
And regardless of his need may somebody take heed
Since Christmas is for kids anyway

Christmas is for kids anyway...
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3.

CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE AGAIN

(Marty Robbins) « © '67 Mariposa Music, BMI »
Sleigh bells ringing in the lane Christmas time is here again
Boys and girls are dancing round snowflakes falling on the ground

Tom loves Mary Jim loves Ann Dan loves Sue and Sue loves Dan
Everybody's feeling fine mighty close to Christmas time

Laughing singing merrilly dancing round the Christmas tree
Won't be long till Santa's here Santa comes just once a year

Now it's time to say goodnight be real good and sleep real tight
Be real good cause if you do Santa might be good to you
Be real good cause if you do Santa might be good to you
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4.

MANY CHRISTMASES AGO

(Phoebe Binkley - Bob Binkley) « © '67 Mariposa Music, BMI »
There were shepherds in the field that night
And they saw a star that shone so bright
And to them the angel's message was told
Many many Christmases ago

And they heard good tidings of great joy
T'was the birthday of a baby boy
Who was born to save our very souls
Many many Christmases ago

Come oh come and greet the newborn child
Born of mother Mary so gentle and mild

In our hearts the child is born again
And he offers peace good will to men
For the message lives the shepherds were told
Many many Christmases ago

Let us lay our gifts before the king
And in joyful voices let us sing
For to us the angel's message is told
As it was so many Christmases ago

Come oh come and greet the newborn child
Born of mother Mary so gentle and mild
Many many Christmases ago
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5.

JOY OF CHRISTMAS

(Phoebe Binkley - Bob Binkley) « © '67 Mariposa Music, BMI »
The fire is burning soft and low there's something special in it's glow
It's the joy of Christmas
Carols humming in the air happy feelin's everywhere
It's the joy of Christmas

People seem much friendlier this time of year
And hearts are growing merrier as Christmas day draws near

Who are good as gold because they' watching for old Santa Claus
Girls and boys at Christmas
And grown-ups are all children too as they are watching dreams come true
It's the joy of Christmas
[ strings ] People seem much friendlier...
Who are good as gold...
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6.

LITTLE STRANGER (IN A MANGER)

(Tommie Connor) « © '52 Unichappell Music, BMI »
Praise and glory to the highest little stranger here on earth

Little stranger in a manger little stranger sweet and mild
Mother Mary there with Joseph watches o'er you their holy child
Searching for you to adore you come Three Kings led by a star
Little stranger in a manger they'll find heaven where you are

Choirs of angels are singing this night of your birth
Praise and glory to the highest in a stable on earth
Humble shepherds filled will wonder kneel and pray by lanthern light
Little stranger in a manger bless our soul this holy night
[ piano ] Choirs of angels are singing this night of your birth
Praise and glory to the highest little stranger here on earth
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7.

HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING

(Charles Wesley - Felix Mendelssohn) « © '58 Duchess Music, BMI »
(Hark the herald angels sing glory to the new born king)

Hark the herald angels sing glory to the new born king
Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled
Joyful all ye nations rise join the triumph of the skies
With an angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark the herald angels sing glory to the new born king

Hail the heaven born prince of peace hail the son of righteousness
Light and life to all he brings risen with healing in his wings
Mild he lay his glory by born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth born to give them second birth
Hark the herald angels sing glory to the new born king

Hark the herald angels sing...
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8.

ONE OF YOU (IN EVERY SIZE)

(Jeanne Pruett) « © '67 Mariposa Music, BMI »
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9.

CHRISTMAS KISSES

(Bill D. Johnson) « © '67 Mariposa Music, BMI »
Christmas time's almost here and you're not here with me
Smilin' shoppers everywhere I'm lonely as can be
Oh but I'll be home in two more days it's you that my heart misses
Please meet me dear at eight PM and bring your Christmas kisses

Mistletoe is everywhere but darlin' I'll be true
I can't kiss somebody's lips unless that someone's you
I've longed each day to hold you tight I know what loneliness is
But I'll be home in two more days then share your Christmas kisses

This letter that I'm writing you brings teardrops to my eyes
But they're tears of happiness because I realize
I'm closer to the one I love with each hour that passes
I'll see you soon and don't be late and bring your Christmas kisses

Soon these lonely days will end that we've spent apart
This holiday I'll hold you close as well as in my heart
I'll close for now this letter filled with all my love and wishes
I'll see you dear in two more days and share your Christmas kisses
I'll see you dear in two more days and share your Christmas kisses
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10.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR YOU FROM ME

(Marty Robbins) « © '67 Mariposa Music, BMI »
Christmas time's almost here it's been nearly one year
Since you said I should find someone new
But I just don't feel right holding anyone tight
While I'm tied to a mem'ry of you

Christmas time last year found my world falling down
There were tears and the sweet words were few
But I'm still not ashamed that I feel just the same
And I'm tied to a mem'ry of you

May this Christmas bring laughter may there not be a tear
May there not be a heartache for the next hundred years
May the love that we once shared be a sweet memory
Merry Christmas to you from me
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11.

CHRISTMAS PRAYER

(Marty Robbins) « © '67 Mariposa Music, BMI / Unichappell Music, BMI »
Dear Lord I want to thank you for what you've done for me
For all these many blessings in a world that's caught in grief and misery
No matter where I wander I'm always in your sight
And so my friends to you my love upon this Christmas night

If all my prayers aren't answered then Lord I'll understand
There's others more deserving others Lord who need a helping hand
I pray you'll guide and keep me ever near the light
And so my deepest thanks my Lord upon this Christmas night
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