Joyful Christmas

Story Behind The Song

This Americana pop song is about the joy of giving back at Christmastime. One of DeDe's biggest influences is Elton John, so DeDe used a lot of Elton John-like chord progressions on the chorus. Guitar by Tim Pierce who has played for Bruce Springsteen, bass guitar by John Pierce who currently tours with Huey Lewis & the News. Drums by Denny Fongheiser of Bliss Music and who played for Elton John's The Lion King. By Grammy Winning Producer, Jeff Bova (Celine Dion, Falling into You-1996).

Song Description

DeDe conceived this Christmas pop-country Americana song while preparing for her Christmas show last year. This song asks us all- what is your gift to the world this Christmas? Reminding us that we need to pause at Christmastime, and show our gratitude for all of the blessings we have, by sharing with others who may not be so fortunate around the world.

Song Length 4:03 Genre Unique - Holiday, Country - Americana
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Joyful, Gracious Subject Holidays , Hope
Similar Artists Shania Twain, Taylor Swift Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Joyful Christmas
Lyrics & Music by Deborah Wedekind, Copyright 2013

Church bells are ringing everyone's singing,
Snow is on the ground
Decorations on the tree
Hung by you and me,
Can't you hear the joyful sound?

But do we all have hope?
And do we all have wonder?
We pray that we will show,
Compassion to a world in need of comfort.

All the world needs a joyful Christmas
But will everyone find peace and hope and love?
What will you give to the world, this Christmas,
Will you show them all the joy they're dreaming of?

All the presents we are wrapping,
While little ones are napping,
The family gathers round,
There's no better place to be
Time off with your family,
It's the best season around.

But do we all have hope?
And do we all have wonder?
We pray that we will show,
Compassion to a world in need of comfort.

All the world needs a joyful Christmas,
A time to share your love and to give,
We received the greatest gift of all that first Christmas,
With forgiveness, peace and love,
We all can live.

But do we all have hope?
And do we all have wonder?
We pray that we will show,
Compassion to a world in need of comfort.

All the world needs a joyful Christmas,
When will we all find peace and hope and love?
What is your gift to your world, this Christmas?
Will you show them all the joy they're dreaming of?

Won't you open up your heart and show your world
Your love?
Oo oo oo oo oo oo...

Who doesn't love the traditional Christmas songs... but it's time to bring in some new stuff for that special day. This song fits the bill just right. Performed, sang, recorded and produced so fine that it's ready to roll on speakers across the world. Bravo!

This sure beats Rudolph and Frosty hands down. Good, and I mean very Good Job.

Lyrics Deborah Dede Wedekind Music Deborah DeDe Wedekind
Producer Jeff Bova Publisher DP Marketing Diva Prince Publishing
Performance DeDe Wedekind Label Diva Prince (independent)

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