An empty chair at Christmas

Verse 1

Snow is falling soft tonight,

Lights are glowing warm and low,

We’re all gathered by the fire,

But there’s someone we all know

Should be smiling in her place,

Telling stories we’ve all heard,

Holding hands and saying grace,

Every laugh, every word.

Chorus

There’s an empty chair at Christmas,

And it hurts a little more,

But we feel you all around us,

Like we always did before.

Though heaven gained an angel,

And we’re missing you down here,

Great Grandma, we’ll remember you,

Every Christmas, every year.

Verse 2

Ornaments from long ago,

Memories on every tree,

All the love you gave so freely,

Lives in you and lives in me.

Your kindness taught us how to care,

Your faith showed us the way,

And even though you’re not here now,

Your love still chose to stay.

Chorus

There’s an empty chair at Christmas,

But your spirit’s shining through,

In the way we love each other,

In the things you taught us to do.

We’ll tell your stories, say your name,

And hold your memory near,

Great Grandma, we’ll miss you so,

This Christmas and each year.

Bridge

So we’ll light a candle just for you,

And look up at the stars above,

Thanking God for every moment,

Every lesson, every love.

Final Chorus

There’s an empty chair at Christmas,

But your love still fills the room,

You’re the peace inside our hearts,

You’re the hope that still goes on.

Until we meet again someday,

We’ll keep you close and dear,

Great Grandma, Merry Christmas,

We’ll miss you—always here.