Story Behind The Song

I was asked by Lisa Ratner to write and play on this tune.

Song Description

A song about a Good Old Country Christmas. This tune features a voiceover introduction by Frank Radice and a great female vocal performance by Sammy Eisenberg.

Lyrics

GOOD OLD COUNTRY CHRISTMAS

We all know what this country's been through.
The world has become sad it's true, but today's a day to
heal and come together.
When peace on earth is not just an empty phrase, and
goodwill for all is practiced everyday.
I still believe we can make it better.
Backroads covered in snow, windy avenues and shops that
never close.
The skies are clear. The stars are bright.
We all know it's no ordinary night.

This night is like no other.
Fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers gather round the Christmas
tree to share their love of friends and family.
We'll sit by the fireside and sing songs of past yuletides.
Sippin' on sweet old bourbon and whiskey.
Mama's baked favorite treats and we'll all have too much to eat.
Ham, turkey, all of the sides.
Gingerbread and pecan pie.

chorus
Let's just have a good old country Christmas.
Just like the way it used to be.
Turn back the hands of time.
When things were simpler and we were fine.
Let's just have a good old country Christmas.

There's Uncle Earl wearing his ugly sweater.
The kids have written Santa their letters.
Presents wrapped up in silver and gold.
There's tinsel and some mistletoe.
Elf on the Shelf watchin' to see who's been naughty or nice.
Oh where can those reindeer be?
The children wait anxiously for Santa to come down the chimineee.

Repeat Chorus

Colored lights shine on snow on the streets.
Just look at this beautiful fantasy.
Turn off the cell phones and TV and take in all the glory.

Repeat Chorus

It's up to us to plant the seed.
Pray for peace and harmony.
Let's just have a good old country Christmas.

Merry Christmas

copyright 2017 Lisa Ratner/Sandy Farina/Frank Radice