Christmas Wrapping (Long Version)

Bah humbug! No, that's too strong, 'cause it is my favourite holiday.

But all this year's been a busy blur. Don't think I have the energy

To add to my already mad rush just 'cause it's "'Tis the season".

The perfect gift for me would be completions and connections

Left from last year. Ski shop encounter most interesting.

Had his number but never the time. Most of '81 passed along those lines.

So deck those halls, trim those trees, raise up cups of Christmas cheer.

I just need to catch my breath. Christmas by myself this year.

Calendar picture, frozen landscape. Chill this room for twenty-four days.

Evergreens, sparkling snow. Get this winter over with!

Flashback to springtime, saw him again. Would have been good to go for lunch.

Couldn't agree when we were both free. We tried, we said we'd keep in touch.

Didn't, of course, till summertime. Out to the beach to his boat.

Could I join him? No. This time it was me. Sunburn in the third degree.

Now the calendar's just one page. Of course I am excited.

Tonight's the night I've set my mind not to do too much about it.

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas

But I think I'll miss this one this year

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas

But I think I'll miss this one this year

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas

But I think I'll miss this one this year

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas

But I think I'll miss this one this year

Hardly dashing through the snow 'cause I bundled up too tight.

Last minute have-to-dos, a few cards, a few calls

Because it's "RSVP, no thanks", no party lights.

It's Christmas Eve, gonna relax. Turn down all of my invites.

Last fall I had a night to myself. Same guy called. Halloween party.

Waited all night for him to show. This time his car wouldn't go.

Forget it, it's cold, it's getting late. Trudge on home to celebrate

In a quiet way, unwind. Doing Christmas right this time.

A&P has provided me with the world's smallest turkey.

All ready in the oven, nice and hot – oh damn! Guess what I forgot.

So on with the boots, back out in the snow, to the only all-night grocery.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear! In the line is that guy I've been chasing all year!

"Spending this one alone," he said, "Need a break, this year's been crazy"

I said, "Me too, but why are you...? You mean you forgot cranberries too?"

Then suddenly we laughed and laughed; caught on to what was happening.

That Christmas magic's brought this tale to a very happy ending.

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas

Couldn't miss this one this year

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas

Couldn't miss this one this year

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas

Couldn't miss this one this year...