Story Behind The Song
It's about everyone's favorite part of the holidays: drinking!
| Song Length |
2:59 |
Genre |
Jazz - Big Band, Jazz - Swing |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Jovial |
Subject |
Alchohol, Beer, Wine, Holidays |
| Similar Artists |
Jimmie Lunceford, Guy Lombardo |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1930 - 1939 |
| |
Lyrics
Christmas today has lost its meaning
I long for Christmastime of yore
For what would old granddad say
If he could see the way
We spend all season long just wandering through department stores.
Oh give me an old fashioned Christmas
One where we all raise a glass
I've no need for presents, candy canes or pie
As long as I've got sugar, bitters, orange peel and some rye.
So let's drink an old cup of kindness
Til there's not a man left who can stand
Oh I'll take an old fashioned Christmas
with an old fashioned in my hand!