Don’t Ruin Christmas

words and music ©1992 by Howard Ashby Kranz

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1. Keep those candles burning bright; tie those bows and ribbons tight,

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hang those stockings up just right, or else you’ll ruin Christmas.

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2. Christmas table’s neatly spread with meats and sweets and fancy breads

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don’t bug Mom now; she’s on the edge, or else you’ll ruin Christmas.

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Bridge 1: Christmas is a time of peace and joy and maybe even fun

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if inconsiderate little jerks don’t mess it up for everyone.

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3. Fa la la la la la la; fa la la la la la la

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fa la la la la la la; fa la, don’t ruin Christmas.

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Bridge 2: Christmas really works just great if we each do our little bit

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and have the simple gratitude to act like we’re enjoying it.

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3. Baby’s eyes are full of dreams, toys and joys and Santa schemes,

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She don’t know; don’t spill the beans, or else you’ll ruin Christmas.