Lyrics

Christmas Home Movies

Words & Music by Jan Garrett

Dad was the King of all the old home movies
Executive Producer all the way
He caught the moments passing by
Birthdays and the 4th of July
Cowboys & Indians, high school football games

Every Christmas morning Dad would set the scene
Lights & tripod, silent Super 8
Smile for the camera, ham it up
Too much fun is never enough
Catch it quick before it flies away

Ghosts of Christmas Past
Long lost brothers alive at last
Kissing cousins in a one horse open sleigh
Sing we all Noel
Deck the Halls with Silver Bells
Peace on Earth, and whisper the world awake

Black & white, the Christmases go rolling by
Mom and Santa, kids on a snowy day
Rum and eggnog on the sly
Angels we have heard on high
Jolly Old St. Nick and the newborn Babe

For your sake & mine
And the treasures at the Five & Dime
For every Christmas present, future & past
Should old acquaintance be forgot
Remember to forget me not
Make a wish and make the magic last

He did his best to save us for Posterity
We'd roll our eyes at Dad, and squirm away
But I'm so glad he captured us
Before, between, and after us
Raise your voices, long live Christmas Day

Alive with Christmas Past
Long-time lovers arrive at last
Joy to the world, Laughing all the way
Bells on bobtail ring
Let heaven & nature swing
God Rest Ye Merry, Happy holiday

The Christmases fly by, and we're still going strong
New ones shine and the old ones pass away
Gather round the angel choir
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
The spirit is alive and here to stay
Bless us all, Hoorah for Christmas day

©2013 Foolchild Music( ASCAP)