Merry Christmas Hold On

[Verse 1]
Candle burnin’ low by the window pane,
Cold wind singin’ through the pinewood frame.
Got a hymn book open on my knee,
Tryin’ to read words that used to carry me.
The night feels heavy, my hands still shake,
Lord, I’m leanin’ on the faith I’ve gotta make.

[Pre-Chorus]
Mama said, “Child, just bow your head,”
So I whisper hope through the tears I shed.

[Chorus (choir hums, soft “oohs” and “amens”)]
Merry Christmas, hear my prayer tonight,
I need Your peace in this silent fight.
Though my heart aches and the road feels long,
I still believe You’re carryin’ me on.
Hallelujah, even broken and blue,
Merry Christmas… I’m trustin’ You.

[Verse 2]
Fiddle cries like a mournin’ soul,
Steel guitar shines like a halo of gold.
Every bell rings mercy’s name,
Even sorrow ain’t ever the same.
I’ve lost some things I can’t replace,
But I still feel Your amazing grace.

[Pre-Chorus]
When the night feels too hard to stand,
I feel heaven reach for my trembling hand.

[Chorus (stronger, fuller harmony)]
Merry Christmas, I lift my voice,
Even in pain, I choose rejoice.
You were born in a world of scars,
Still You wrapped us in shining stars.
Hallelujah, I’m clingin’ through,
Merry Christmas… I’m trustin’ You.

[Bridge (call and response feel)]
(Lead:)
If You came for the lost and weak—
(Choir:)
Yes, I did
(Lead:)
If You’re close when we can’t sleep—
(Choir:)
Yes, I am
(Lead:)
Then hold me now, don’t let me fall—
(Choir:)
I won’t let go at all

[(Music drops, just voice and guitar)]
I don’t need silver, I don’t need gold,
Just Your promise never gettin’ old.

[Final Chorus (full gospel swell)]
Merry Christmas, I feel the light,
Breaking through this long, dark night.
Though I’m hurtin’, I’m not alone,
You were with me all along.
Hallelujah, my heart breaks through—
Merry Christmas…
Merry Christmas…
Merry Christmas to You.

guitar, sad, country gospel, melodic,  steel guitar, female lead, light percussion to convey raw emotion.