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Dancin' Santa
03:05
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I awoke with a start on Christmas Eve
Floorboards rumblin’ beneath my feet
A sound from downstairs, like Christmas songs
And someone's down there singing along
Gingerly I climbed out of my bed
and tip-toed down step by step
At the foot of the staircase, through the open door
I saw a mysterious shadow dancing on the wall
Jumping up and down, arms waving around
With tree lights flashin’ and the music so loud
Windows were rattlin' to the Christmas tunes
As I took a sneak-peak into the room
By the record player was a figure I knew
A fat old fella in a bright red suit
It was Santa dancing with a smile so wide
He looked to me with a tear in his eye
saying “my oh my, I just can’t believe
that they wrote all these great songs for me!”
As he put on another festive 45
Said “this one’s an old favourite of mine”
Then he held out his hand and asked with glee
"May I have this dance on Christmas eve?"
I awoke with a start on Christmas day
Out on the couch, too much dreaming again
I looked at my records scattered around the room
And heard the gentle clicking of the run-out groove
When something caught my eye under the Christmas tree
Red and white wrapping on a new LP
And on it a note, signed with a great big kiss
said “please can we dance again next Christmas?”
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A Dream for Christmas
02:53
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You've got that lost look, I know it so well
You look like I feel, so I can tell
You're waiting for something, your head's in the clouds
And dreams fall like snowflakes that melt on the ground
As snow is falling
Ain't it lovely to see
So dream that this Christmas
The loneliness will end
And everyone out in the cold Is welcomed home again
Let's make amends
'Cause I believe, truly believe
In Christmas
It's not now or never, it's every year
But no one can tell if the next one will be that last one we cheer
So promise me something before you go
That you'll tell your loved ones how you need them so
You say 'see you later'
Well see that you do
And dream that this Christmas
The loneliness will end
And everyone out in the cold Is welcomed home again
Let's make amends
'Cause I believe, truly believe
So here is a dream for Christmas
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3. |
Oh Santa Claus!
02:51
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Oh Santa Claus, where are you now?
I'm in a funk, I'm moping around
Bring me some cheer, something to sing about
How will I know when you're back in town?
Oh Santa Claus , it's rubbish without you
I'm up all night, just thinking about you
And now I fear you might not make it
I feel my heart is so close to breaking
Oh Santa Claus
Hold back your tears, please don't you worry
I'm on my way, you'll see in the morning
Hurry to sleep, be sure to dream of me
Then gifts you'll find under the Christmas tree
Across the sky and over the rooftops
I live in the past, the present and future
Keep Christmas well, be truly said of us
So one and all, a Merry Christmas
Said Santa Claus
Oh Christmastime, hold me so near
You're in my heart all through the year
Keep Christmas well, be truly said of us
And so I wish you a Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas!
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4. |
Headfirst into Christmas
02:58
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Waking up at midday without a care
There’s a bright riot at the mid-winter fair
Snowball fights break out in the square
So if you love Christmas, we’ll see you there
We're headfirst
Into Christmas!
Matinee lovers skating arm in arm
Merrily kids playing long after dark
Carollers sing beneath the stars
Strike dear Christmas and cure the heart
Drunk office workers in festive jumpers
The cheerful whistle of late-night shoppers
Wide eyed youngsters look up in wonder
Trying to spy a flying reindeer!
We’re headfirst
Into Christmas
Granddads in party hats and Sunday best
Fantastic tales of Christmases past
Top of the Pops back on the TV
Flossing around the Christmas tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring!
We’re headfirst into Christmas!
We’re headfirst into Christmas!
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Listen
Can you hear the snowfall?
From a winter sky
So very beautiful
Drifting
Feel yourself drifting
Close your eyes
Don't worry what you're missing
Step outside into wintertime
Hold me close and hold me tight
All night
Can you feel the snowflakes?
Landing like a thousand
Tiny icy kisses on your face
December
Half way out the dark
Blanketed together
Next year could be ours
Step outside into wintertime
Hold me close and hold me tight
All night
Can you hear the snowfall?
Can you hear the snowfall?
Can you hear the snowfall?
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Oh Santa Claus, where are you now?
I'm in a funk, I'm moping around
Bring me some cheer, something to sing about
How will I know when you're back in town?
Oh Santa Claus , it's rubbish without you
I'm up all night, just thinking about you
And now I fear you might not make it
I feel my heart is so close to breaking
Oh Santa Claus
Hold back your tears, please don't you worry
I'm on my way, you'll see in the morning
Hurry to sleep, be sure to dream of me
Then gifts you'll find under the Christmas tree
Across the sky and over the rooftops
I live in the past, the present and future
Keep Christmas well, be truly said of us
So one and all, a Merry Christmas
Said Santa Claus
Oh Christmastime, hold me so near
You're in my heart all through the year
Keep Christmas well, be truly said of us
And so I wish you a Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas!
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The Hannah Barberas UK
DIY band. Second album out now on limited blue vinyl, CD and tape.
Still available
limited edition three song 7" and Into the Wild LP on limited green vinyl.
The Hannah Barberas are: Damien, Lucy,
Ian and Matthew
All songs recorded at home on 16 track, produced by Trevor Fountain
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