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I packed all the presents
My ticket in hand
I got to the airport
Just like I planned
I had never felt so happy
To be on my way
Merry Christmas from Terminal A
Then the snow started falling
Then came the ice
I thought I'd make it home
But now I'm thinking twice
To my friends and family
I might have to say
Merry Christmas from Terminal A
I dream of the sight
Of Christmas tree lights
The warmth of the fire
On a cold snowy night
But this lonely concourse
Is where I'm laying my head
Hours have passed
Little has changed
Tired and lonesome
Slightly deranged
Wishing for Santa
To swoop down on hissleigh
And get me out of Terminal A
I dream of the sight
Of Christmas tree lights
The warmth of the fire
On a cold snowy night
Dear Mom and Dad
Don't feel too bad
I'll be home as soon as I can
But this lonely concourse
Is where I'm laying my head
I'm watching the sunrise
Christmas is here
Looks like the weather
May finally be clear
My stranded companions
Give a smile and they say
Merry Christmas from Terminal A
As we soar through the clouds
I look down and say
Merry Christmas to Terminal A
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Verse I
On this one day everybody rejoices
You can feel it when you hear all those voices
[Ho, ho, ho]
You better not pout
You better not cry
Or you won’t get what you wanted
[Ho, ho, ho]
You better watch out
I’m telling you why
They’re makin’ a lit
They’re checkin’ it twice
They’re gonna find out
Who’s naughty or nice
Chorus I
Christmas time in America
Everybody dreams
Of mistletoe and candy canes
And a partridge in a pear tree
Spend the time with the ones you love
It makes everything alright
It’s Christmas time in America
And we’re safe inside that silent night
Verse II
Around the manger all the angels are singing
[Ooh-ooh, oooh-ooh]
Every bell tower in every chapel is ringing
[Ho, ho, ho]
You better not pout
You better not cry
Or you won’t get what you wanted
[Ho, ho, ho]
You better watch out
I’m tellin’ you why
They’re makin’ a list
They’re checkin’ it twice
They’re gonna find out
Who’s naughty or nice
Chorus II
Christmas time in America
And everybody dreams
Of mistletoe and candy canes
And a partridge in a pear tree
Wrap the stuff for the ones you love
And keep the candles burnin’ bright
Get your three french hens and your turtledoves
And we’ll sing that silent night
Bridge
[Silent night]
All is calm
[Holy night]
Play it Rudolph
[Sax solo]
Christmas time in America
And everybody dreams
Of mistletoe and candy canes
And a partridge in a pear tree
Spend the time with the ones you love
It makes everything alright
It’s Christmas time in America
And we’re safe inside that silent night
Safe inside tonight
[Mmm]
We’re safe inside tonight
Safe inside tonight
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DECEMBER TWENTY FIVE
IT’S A PERFECT DAY
NOT A CLOUD UP IN THE SKY
WE GETAWAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
WHERE THE HILLS ARE GREEN LIKE GARLAND
AND THE WAVES BREAK HIGH
THE TREE IS WHITE WITH TINSEL
EVERY WINDOW IN THE HOUSE IS OPEN WIDE
CH:
IT’S A CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS
FEEL THE SUN COME SHINING THROUGH
A CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS
WARMING UP WITH YOU
WARMING UP WITH YOU
THE KIDS ARE IN THE BACKYARD
RACING TINY SAILING BOATS ACROSS THE POOL
WE’RE FLOATING ROUND THE KITCHEN
TASTING WINE AND SETTING TABLES FULL OF FOOD
PIE WITH PECANS FROM THE NEIGHBORS’ TREE
AND FLOWERS FROM THE GARDEN SET THE MOOD
CH:
CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS
FEEL THE SUN COME SHINING THROUGH
A CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS
WARMING UP WITH YOU
IT’S A CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS
WHERE DECEMBER’S CLEAR AND BLUE
A CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS
WARMING UP WITH YOU
WARMING UP WITH YOU
INTRUMENTAL BRIDGE
CHORUS
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Verse 1
The time has come to celebrate, give him thanks fo what we got.
Have you been good all year?
Yeah, I know I been, is why I write this, so let's get into gear.
Say it loud, and be proud, yes we are allowed, so join me here.
As we reminisce, and not dismiss, the 25th is drawing near.
chorus
It's your Christmas, it's your holiday.
Yeah, his Christmas, it's time to celebrate.
Verse 2
Call your friends and call your fam, (YEAH!!!!!!)
Let's make'm understand
(mmmmm……..hmmmmmmm)
Without him there would not be.
Ah c'mon man, what you gonna to buy me?
I'm here to say that's not what it's all about.
But to say that we gotta give him a shout.
Let's put our hands together.
Now join me and say (eighth notes)
Chorus
Bridge-----Vamp: Let them see yo hands 4x.
Let him see yo hands 4x
chorus
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When I was three years old, didn't have to be told,
but the magic of Christmas,
It was joy, I could not describe,
A little boy, glad to be alive,
Cause i still had the faith of a child who believes
when I was closer to ten, i would say for my friends
I didn't care about Christmas
but my heart would just skip a beat, as i tried not to fall asleep
cause i still had the faith of a child who believes
it's the children, that help me to remember
the magic and the miracle, of Christmas time
its the children, that help me to surrender
to innocence to so tender,leave the world behind
its the children who help me to believe
and i don't understand, how i woke up a man
was a boy only yesterday
there were games that i loved to play
now there bill that i have to pay
and i almost lost the faith of a child who believes
it's the children, that help me to remember
the magic and the miracle, of Christmas time
its the children, that help me to surrender
to innocence to so tender,leave the world behind
its the children who help me to believe
i remember when the Christmas tree was so much taller than me
and i remember when the snow outside was a mountain i could never climb
i remember thinking hopefully Santa Claus did not forget about little old me, little old me
it's the children, that help us to remember
the magic and the miracle, of Christmas time
its the children, that help us to surrender
to innocence to so tender, leave the world behind
its the children who help us to believe
its the children who help us to believe
I believe
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People all around the world
Every land and every place
Family and friends getting together
The time of year to celebrate
They’re bringing food sweet cakes and pie
I think it’s time to pour the wine
All the ladies want to dance
Young and old the drummer’s keeping time
All I want to do
Bring some hope and joy to you
Celebrate in your own way
Peace and love my friend
It’s good to see you again
Celebrate in your own way
Let your love shine
Here on this special night
I pray for love and understanding
Humans living side by side
We struggle to live our aspirations
Sometime’s freedom’s a state of mind
All I want to do
Bring some hope and joy to you
Celebrate in your own way
Peace and love my friend
It’s good to see you again
Celebrate in your own way
Let the love shine
On this special night
Everybody’s singing and jumping
Everybody dancing and bumping
Everybody go boom boom boom
Everybody boom boom
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Tonight is the night we’ll shine
Looking so fine in our silver and gold
Once we are inter-twined
So divine
So we’re told
It takes a little glitter
To give a star appeal
In a town of tinsel
Some say nothing’s real....but
The function we serve
We so deserve
Reflecting the glamor and glitz
Compared to ours other jobs are the pits
So grab a little tinsel
And let the fun begin
Till you wince a little bit from the glare
And remember to put tinsel everywhere
A Spruce or a Pine will do just fine
With presents underneath
12 glorious nights of glittering lights
Try that with a wreath
Ornaments are hanging candy canes love to swing
Children stop and wish for toys that Santa will bring
Tell me where would you be without a tree to gather round and enjoy
There would be no place to hide the toys
So think of me this season while you’re setting up the tree
The ornaments and lights all agree
You can not have Christmas without me
So it came to Tinsel and the Tree
That without each other Christmas could not be
The most important part of Christmas is love
We all have a gift
And gifts need to be shared
So open up yourself and don’t be scared
Soon it will be Christmas
You won’t want to miss this
Soon it will be Christmas everywhere
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Celebrate the holidays
All together on Christmas day
Pass the cheer let the children play
All together on Christmas day
Put up the lights and trim the tree
I hope this year it’s going to snow
Family and friends it’s good to see you again
She’s kissing me under the mistletoe
Celebrate the holidays
All together on Christmas day
Pass the cheer let the children play
All together on Christmas day
Heat up the turkey and pour the wine
It's the time of year we like to unwind
Singing songs and beer, pledges for next year
Going on a diet now would be a waste of time
Celebrate the holidays
All together on Christmas day
Pass the cheer let the children play
All together on Christmas day
Opening presents faces filled with joy
Candy canes and brownies for every girl and boy
Girl and boy
Celebrate the holidays
All together on Christmas day
Pass the cheer let the children play
All together on Christmas day
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I was hauling down the highway
Christmas dinner on my mind
I’ve been dreaming all year of that apple pie
Gotta make it to Grandma’s on time
Jingle bells
Rock them bells
Ring those bells
Ring ring ringa ding ding
Got the cops on my tail
Siren blowing flashing lights
Lost him at the next turn
No one’s gonna stop me tonight
Jingle bells
Rock them bells
Ring those bells
Ring ring ringa ding ding
Holidays holidays I love those holidays
You know I’ve got to have it
And I can almost taste it
Grandma’s dinner’s so good, no doubt it’s never wasted
Now you may call me crazy
I love that turkey gravy
I love those holidays
Got a flat tire
Jacked the car up fixed it fast
Back out on the road
Then I noticed I was low on gas
Jingle bells
Rock them bells
Ring those bells
Ring ring ringa ding ding
Now I’m running on fumes
Ten more miles to go
The car stalled out
So I hijacked a buffalo
Jingle bells
Rock them bells
Ring those bells
Ring ring ringa ding ding
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Celebrate the holiday season with 10 new songs created by the blind composers, musicians, vocalists and producers of Visionary Media.
Just as our blind artists are proud to share their musical gifts, you'll feel great knowing that this purchase goes directly to supporting them and Visionary Media, a not-for-profit organization that provides training and opportunities for blind musicians.
The music styles are as diverse as holiday traditions. After listening to the reggae energy from "Celebrate In Your Own Way," the big band swing of "The Tinsel And The Tree," and the country western "Terminal A" you'll be craving more, just like you would a second piece of grandma's apple pie.
The full album is available via download with your "you decide" donation. Donations of over $10 are tax deductible.
New Songs for the Holidays:
1. Graig Janssen - Terminal A - Sincere wishes to family from a lonely airport concourse. The hope of a fire on cold snowy nights will get you home as soon as possible.
2. James Lewis & Doug Maxwell - Christmas Time in America -A celebration of the many strands in the American tapestry. Lewis and Maxwell dream of Christmas traditions throughout the centuries.
3. Brooke Fox - California Christmas - Leaving the snow and ice in New York for the nostalgia of a warm, open door, California Christmas.
4. Jimmy Fontanez - It's Your Christmas - Christmas is more than just giving your loved ones a wrapped gift under the tree. Celebrate and thank them for simply being near.
5. Blessing Offor - It's the Children - Remembering the simple magic of the season with the faith of a child who believes. Surrender to the innocence and leave the ways of the world behind.
6. Johnny Young - Celebrate in Your Own Way - Despite your location, your religion, or status, celebrate the holidays in your own way with peace and love.
7. Bree Klauser - Under the Mistletoe - I don't want reindeer I don't want snow, I just want you under the mistletoe!
8. Doug Maxwell - Tinsel and the Tree - It all comes down to the Tinsel and the Tree; without one another Christmas could not be.
9. Johnny Young - All Together (On Christmas Day) - Under the mistletoe or around the tree, no matter the place, all together on Christmas is where we should be.
10. Johnny Young - Rock Them Bells - Racing down the highway to get to grandma's on time. Hoping you get a slice of her home made apple pie.
We hope that these new recordings will become the soundtrack to joyous new memories for years to come.
released November 1, 2012
VISIONARY MEDIA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide opportunities and a voice to a community of talented people who are blind or visually-impaired in music, media and advertising. Though our specific aim is to support the creative development, expression and professional success of talent in these industries, Visionary Media's more holistic goal is to help develop meaningful, independent, self-actualized and hopeful lives for those who are blind or visually-impaired.
