Story Behind The Song
I wanted to write a Mel Torme' style Christmas song ...the kind a Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, or Mel might sing on a classic LP
Song Description
I believe this song captures some of the sights, sounds, and emotions of being in love and spending "Christmas In The City".
Song Length |
3:40 |
Genre |
Unique - Holiday, Jazz - Standards |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Joyful, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Holidays , Falling in Love |
Similar Artists |
Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr. |
Language |
English |
Era |
1960 - 1969 |
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Lyrics
CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY
CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY
ALWAYS FEELS SO GRAND
AS SLEIGH BELLS RING
TO SANTA'S HO HO HO
EVERYTHING LOOKS SO PRETTY
AS YOU TAKE MY HAND
AND LEAD ME
TO THE NEAREST MISTLETOE
BRIDGE:
HEAR CAROLS SUNG BY A CHOIR
AS JINGLE BELLS ALL JINGLE
STOCKINGS HUNG UP BY A FIRE
AWAITING OL' KRIS KRINGLE
ICICLES ON WINDOW PANES
NEW BICYCLES AND CANDY CANES
THE CHILD IN YOU MUST STILL BELIEVE
THAT DREAMS COME TRUE ON CHRISTMAS EVE
AH- CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY
ALWAYS FEELS SO RIGHT
ON NIGHTS LIKE THIS I LOVE TO REMINISCE
SNOW FALL ON THE PAVEMENT
AND THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT
THERE'S NEVER BEEN A CHRISTMAS
QUITE LIKE THIS.
SOLO -
REPEAT BRIDGE / REPEAT LAST VERSE
LAST TIME THROUGH:
WHEN IT'S CHRISTMASTIME IN THE CITY
AND I'M HERE WITH YOU
I KNOW MY CHRISTMAS WISHES
WILL COME TRUE