(Verse 1)
The snow is falling on empty streets,
Where we used to walk at night.
Every window glows with candlelight,
But it doesn’t feel quite right.
I hear the laughter through the glass,
The clinking of champagne,
While I’m tracing memories
That I can’t call back again.
(Pre-Chorus)
The carols play but I can’t sing,
The lights don’t warm the dark.
I’m just a shadow in the crowd,
A broken Christmas heart.
(Chorus)
Don’t tell me it’s Christmas
Don’t tell me it’s that time of year
Where everyone’s full of cheer
But me
[Small music break]
Don’t tell me it’s over
This year’s only just begun
It’s wonderful to see
Everyone so happy
It’s wonderful to be
Surrounded by so much joy
Just don’t tell me it’s Christmas time again
(Verse 2)
The tree is shining, tinsel bright,
And stockings hang in line.
I hold your ornament in my hand,
Its sparkle frozen in time.
I try to drink the music in,
To join the holiday parade,
But every note reminds me
Of the love that slipped away.
(Pre-Chorus)
I thought the season brought me peace,
But all it brings is ache.
I wander through the yuletide lights,
Haunted by your name.
(Chorus)
Don’t tell me it’s Christmas
Don’t tell me it’s that time of year
Where everyone’s full of cheer
But me
[Small music break]
Don’t tell me it’s over
This year’s only just begun
It’s wonderful to see
Everyone so happy
It’s wonderful to be
Surrounded by so much joy
Just don’t tell me it’s Christmas time again
(Bridge)
Maybe someday I’ll find comfort
In the snow or in a song,
Maybe next December
I’ll feel I still belong.
But tonight I’ll leave the lights on,
Sip the quiet like a friend,
And watch the season passing by
That I can’t pretend.
(Chorus / Outro)
Don’t tell me it’s Christmas
Don’t tell me it’s that time of year
Where everyone’s full of cheer
But me
[Small music break]
Don’t tell me it’s over
This year’s only just begun
It’s wonderful to see
Everyone so happy
It’s wonderful to be
Surrounded by so much joy
Just don’t tell me it’s Christmas time again
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