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Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
Share the joys of laughter and good cheer
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
And a feeling that will last all through the year
On the corner, carolers are singing
There's a touch of magic in the air
From grownup to minor no one could be finer
Times are hard but no one seems to care
Christmas Eve and all the world is watching
Santa guides his reindeer through the dark
But from rooftop to chimney, from Harlem to Bimini
They will find a way into your heart
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
Share the joys of laughter and good cheer
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
And a feeling that will last all through the year
Just outside the window, snow is falling
But here beside the fire we share the glow
Of moonlight and brandy, sweet talk and candy
Sentiments that everyone should know
Memories of the year that lays behind us
Wishes for the year that's yet to come
And it stands to reason that good friends in season
Make you feel that life has just begun
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
Share the joys of laughter and good cheer
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
And a feeling that will last all through the year
So when spirits grow lighter
And hopes are shining brighter
Then you know that Christmas time is here
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You’re not alone in this world
You’re not alone in this world
And can’t you see?
It’s just been a long day
You’re a good person
There’s no design for life
Nothing’s for certain
Thinking you’re wrong when you’re right
You’re not alone in this world
And can’t you see?
It’s just been a long day
Where am I going to be next year?
Will I carry on?
Where am I going to be next year?
Will I carry on and on and on without you?
December is colder this year
Snow is falling down
Robin in the tree singing his songs for me
You’re not alone in this life and won’t you see?
It’s just been a long day
Where am I going to be next year?
Will I carry on?
Where am I going to be next year?
Will I carry on?
Where am I going to be next year
When I’m singing the same old songs?
Where am I going to be next year?
Will I carry on and on and on without you?
Christmas is colder this year
Ah
The snow will be falling my dear
You’re not alone in this world
You’re not alone in this world
And can’t you see?
It’s just been a long day
And can’t you see that I’ve been a long way away from you?
Where am I going to be next year?
Will I carry on?
Where am I going to be next year?
Will I carry on?
Where am I going to be next year
When I’m singing the same old songs?
Where am I going to be next year
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It's the most wonderful time of the year
With the kids jingle belling
And everyone telling you be of good cheer
It's the most wonderful time of the year
It's the hap-happiest season of all
With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings
When friends come to call
It's the hap-happiest season of all
There'll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of
Christmases long, long ago
It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistltoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When loved ones are near
It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of
Christmases long, long ago
It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistltoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When loved ones are near
It's the most wonderful time
Yes the most wonderful time
Oh the most wonderful time
Of the year
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O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan’s tyranny
From depths of hell Thy people save
And give them victory over the grave
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
O come, Thou Day-spring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
And drive away the shades of night
And pierce the clouds and bring us light!
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
O come, Thou Key of David, come
And open wide our heavenly home
Make safe the way that leads on high
And close the path to misery
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
O come, O come, Thou Lord of might
Who to Thy tribes on Sinai’s height
In ancient times once gave the law
In cloud, and majesty, and awe
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
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Alas my love you do me wrong
To cast me off discourteously
And I have loved you oh so long
Delighting in your company
I have been ready at your hand
To grant whatever you may crave
I have waged both life and land
Your love and goodwill for to have
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves my delight
Greensleeves my heart of gold
And who but my Lady Greensleeves
Your gown was of the grassy green
Your sleeves of satin hanging by
Which made thee be our harvest Queen
And yet you would not love me
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves my delight
Greensleeves my heart of gold
And who but my Lady Greensleeves
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O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and ever pining
'Til he appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn'
Fall on your knees, o hear the angels' voices
O night divine, o night when Christ was born
O night divine, o night, o night divine
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
With all within, let us praise His holy name
Christ is the Lord, His Name forever praise we
Noel, Noel, o night, o night divine
Noel, noel
O night, o holy night
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The mood is right
The spirit's up
We're here tonight
And that's enough
Simply having a wonderful Christmas time
Simply having a wonderful Christmas time
The party's on
The feeling's here
That only comes
This time of year
Simply having a wonderful Christmas time
Simply having a wonderful Christmas time
The choir of children sing their song
They practiced all year long
Ding dong, ding dong
Ding dong, ding
The word is out
About the town
To lift a glass
And don't look down
Simply having a wonderful Christmas time
Simply having a wonderful Christmas time
The choir of children sing their song
They practiced all year long
Ding dong, ding dong
Ding dong, ding
The party's on
The spirit's up
We're here tonight
And that's enough
Simply having a wonderful Christmas time
Simply having a wonderful Christmas time
Simply having a wonderful Christmas time
Simply having a wonderful Christmas time
Christmas time
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So this is Christmas
And what have you done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young
A very Merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
And so this is Christmas (war is over)
For weak and for strong (if you want it)
For rich and the poor ones (war is over)
The road is so long (now)
And so happy Christmas (war is over)
For black and for white (if you want it)
For yellow and red ones (war is over)
Let's stop all the fight (now)
A very Merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
And so this is Christmas (war is over)
And what have we done (if you want it)
Another year over (war is over)
And a new one just begun (now)
And so happy Christmas (war is over)
We hope you have fun (if you want it)
The near and the dear one (war is over)
The old and the young (now)
A very Merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
War is over, if you want it
War is over now
Happy Christmas!
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Cold days feel so lonely when you're away
Come, let's pull out the sleigh
White snow falling down all around
But I wish that it all would just melt away
You'd drive up all the way
With this storm raging down
And I'll be the light in the city
And I'll guide you home to be with me
We'll be alright, right
And I'll taste the moon if you’re with me
As long as you’re here under the tree
We'll be all right, right mmm
And I’ll wait up just to hold you tight
In your arms under the Christmas lights
All I need is you to stayyy
And I'll be the light in the city
And I'll guide you home to be with me
We'll be alright, right
And I'll taste the moon if you’re with me
As long as you’re here under the tree
We'll be all right, we’ll be alright
Alright, alright
And I'll be the light in the city
And I'll guide you home to be with me
We'll be alright, right
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Maybe it's much too early in the game
Oh, 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 12 o'clock that night
Welcoming in the New Year
New Year's Eve
Oh, maybe I'm crazy to suppose
That I'd ever be the one you chose
Out of the thousand invitations you receive
From people who weren’t me
Oh, 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?
When the bells all ring and the horns all blow
And the couples that we know are fondly kissing
Will I be with you or will I be among the missing?
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Christmas time is here
Happiness and cheer
Fun for all that children call
Their favorite time of 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
Families 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 families drawing near
Oh that we could always see
Such spirit in the year
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It's the most beautiful time of the year
Lights fill the streets, spreading so much cheer
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I'ma be under the mistletoe
I don't wanna miss out on the holiday
But I can't stop staring at your face
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I'ma be under the mistletoe
(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Under the mistletoe
Everyone's gathering around the fire
Chestnuts roasting like a hot July
I should be chilling with my folks, I know
But I'ma be under the mistletoe
Word on the street, Santa's coming tonight
Reindeer's flying through the sky so high
I should be making a list, I know
But I'ma be under the mistletoe
(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Under the mistletoe
(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Under the mistletoe
Ayy love, the wise men followed a star
The way I followed my heart
And it led me to a miracle
Ayy love, don't you buy me nothing
'Cause I am feeling one thing,
your lips on my lips
It’s a merry, merry Christmas
It's the most beautiful time of the year
Lights fill the streets, spreading so much cheer
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I'ma be under the mistletoe
I don't wanna miss out on the holiday
But I can't stop staring at your face
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I'ma be under the mistletoe
(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Under the mistletoe, yeah
(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Shawty, with you
(With you) Under the mistletoe
(Under the mistletoe)
Kiss me underneath the mistletoe
Show me, baby, that you love me
So-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh
Kiss me underneath the mistletoe
Show me, baby, that you love me
So-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh
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I want you for Christmas
I want you for Christmas I want you to be my own
I want you to believe me
Christmas with my red valentine
Christmas with the dearest of mine
White Valentine’s
Snow is looking beautiful on you
You light up the darkest in me
You and me are coffee and cream
You complete my soul so real
I want you to believe me
Christmas with my red valentine
Christmas with the dearest of mine
White Valentine’s
Snow is looking beautiful on you White Valentine’s
Christmas is a White Valentine’s
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Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight
We're happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is a new bird
To sing a love song
While we stroll along
Walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow, we can build a snowman
We'll pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say, are you married?
We'll say, no man
But you can do the job when you're in town
Later on, we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid
The plans that we've made
Walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow, we can build a snowman
We'll pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say, are you ready?
We'll say, no man
But you can do the job when you're in town
Later on, we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid
The plans that we've made
Walking in a winter wonderland
Walking in a winter wonderland
Walking in a winter wonderland
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I hope you’re happy where ever you are
I hope you’re smiling that’s all I ask
I hope your heart is so full it could burst
I hope you get the Christmas you deserve
Cos when the Christmas lights
Shine on you
May you forever
Feel the love I feel for you
When the snow won’t fall
And it’s not your year
May you forever
Feel the love I feel for you
I hope you get the Christmas you deserve
I know you’re rockin' around that tree
I know you’re questioning the world you see
But I hope your heart is so full it could burst
I hope you get the Christmas you deserve
Cos when the Christmas lights
Shine on you
May you forever
Feel the love I feel for you
When the snow won’t fall
And it’s not your year
May you forever
Feel the love I feel for you
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God rest ye merry billionaires, let nothing you dismay
Forget your workers families going hungry on this day
And save yourselves from income tax - you'll never need to pay
O tidings of corruption and greed, corruption and greed
O tidings of corruption and greed
In Washington and London-town you pay the lobby fees
To hold the reins both left and right of sham democracies
And keep us entertained so we don’t know we’re on our knees
O tidings of corruption and greed, corruption and greed
O tidings of corruption and greed
Fear not ye say the media, they only sing your praise
The job-creator gave us all that's good and all that pays
Be thankful for your stable-beds and don’t ask for a raise
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy.
The Prince of Peace you call Him while you make war in His name
A man with no possessions made a shill for earthly gain
Imagine all the people led by men who have no shame
O tidings of corruption and greed, corruption and greed
O tidings of corruption and greed
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The snow is snowing
The wind is blowing
I will weather the storm
What do I care how much it may storm?
I’ve got my love to keep me warm
I can’t remember
A worse December
Just you watch those icicles fall
What do I care if those icicle fall?
I’ve got my love to keep me warm
Off with my overcoat
Off with my glove
Who needs an overcoat ?
I’m burning with love
My heart’s on fire
And the fire gets higher
So I will weather the storm
What do I care how much it may storm?
I’ve got my love to keep me warm
My heart’s on fire
And the fire gets higher
So I will weather the storm
What do I care how much it may storm?
I’ve got my love to keep me warm
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year
With the kids jingle belling
And everyone telling you be of good cheer
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
It’s the hap-happiest season of all
With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings
When friends come to call
It’s the hap-happiest season of all
There’ll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There’ll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of
Christmases long, long ago
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be much mistletoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When loves ones are near
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There’ll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of
Christmases long, long ago
It’s the most wonderful time
Yes the most wonderful time
It’s the most wonderful time
Of the year
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One by one
The city turns their lights on
Charlie Brown reruns
And oft repeated songs
And I can see so clear
Each thing I lost this year
Getting covered up in snow until it’s gone
Looking at my list I know I missed the window
To buy, and stamp, and send
With smile, or stress, or both
Staring at my phone
I’m stuck inside my home
My paycheck wasn’t big enough to go
Maybe joy’s too far-fetched a wish on this Christmas
But I’ll raise my glass and hope for some cheer
And maybe peace only sticks around for a minute
But it’s the longest I’ve had for most of this year
So Merry Christmas, I’m doing my best here
The kids are growing fast
I wouldn’t recognize them
And our love didn’t last
Stayed still until it froze
But there’s no going back
No ghost of Christmas Past
So I’m beckoning the new year with some hope
Maybe joy’s too far-fetched a wish on this Christmas
But I’ll raise my glass and hope for some cheer
And maybe peace only sticks around for a minute
But it’s the longest I’ve had for most of this year
So Merry Christmas, I’m doing my best here
Down the sidewalk in my sweater
Looking at the lights
Maybe next year will be better
And I will feel alright
Singing carols and not just silent nights
Hark the herald and Christmas dressed in white
Maybe joy’s too far-fetched a wish on this Christmas
But I’ll raise my glass and hope for some cheer
And maybe peace only sticks around for a minute
But it’s the longest I’ve had for most of this year
So Merry Christmas, I’m doing my best here
I’m doing my best here
I’m doing my best here
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At Christmas time
Robbers dressed as cops
With pizza guys at your door
A mother’s instinct
Comes on mid-flight
Remembering what's been ignored
Flights are all booked
Phone lines down
The polka band moving van
Takes you back
You want it to rest and
To stay in the past but
That Christmas ghost
Comes back
Is there a hymn
Or holy rhyme
That you will sing
Whenever you find
That somewhere
Somehow
You’ve got yourself unraveled from traveling
Unstuck from space and time
And then propelled into
Nightmares of misers
Three Christmas ghosts arose
At Christmas time
All your holiest stories
Told by stop motion toys
But the presence
The present tense is the gift
You give and have no less
You want it to rest
But the ghost of Christmas past
Comes back to you on TBS
Do you have a hymn
Or Christmas Eve rhyme
That you’re gonna sing
Whenever you find
That somewhere
Somehow
You’ve got yourself unraveled from traveling
Unstuck from space and time
That all your
Plans have changed
In all four domains
Across
That somewhere
Somehow
You’ve got yourself unraveled
Unstuck from space and from time
And then propelled into silver and gold
And to stories made holy when told and retold
Cold wind blows you inside
Lost keys reside in snow
Yet the vibrant always arise
Beside the abominable
And Christmas lights may be twinkling
Red and green lights on the tree
At Christmastime
There’s a feeling
That feels deep and in-between
At Christmastime
There’s a feeling
That feels like being deep and in-between
At Christmastime
There’s a feeling
Like being deep and being in-between
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Nettwerk continues its 25 year tradition of releasing holiday music with Sleigh, a collection of 22 tracks covering Christmas, New Year’s Eve and all manner of festive winter cheer. The songs traverse many genres, including Indie Pop (Landon Conrath covering a Billy Squier MTV 80’s classic), Jazz (Braxton Cook’s take on the Peanuts essential “Christmas Time Is Here”), Folk (Humbird “Greensleeves”) and Singer Songwriter (Oliver Hazard “Winter Wonderland”, Lucy Gaffney “Next Year”).
released November 24, 2023
