I've wanted to write a Christmas song for my whole life, and this is my first try. I wrote it during the first snowfall of the year. It just felt right. It was recorded live - all of us in the living room right next to the Christmas tree. I hope you all like it, and I hope it brings you joy this Christmas season. Merry Christmas everyone!
lyrics
Christmas, it's not just any old holiday
Its not just jingle bells jingling all the way
Its not just Santa and his sleigh
Christmas, is so much more than silver bells
More than candy canes and caramels
So much more than just "Noel"
Christmas is always with us
Christmas will never leave us
With Christmas in your heart every day
Your troubles will be miles away
All of your worries will be led astray
Whether is white, or if its grey
Christmas is here to stay
credits
from Christmas Is Here To Stay,
released December 13, 2012
Written by: Alan Day
Recorded and Mixed by: Adam Rourke
String arrangement by: Clayton Matthews
Alan Day - Vocals & Guitar
Drums - Adam Rourke
Bass - Andrew Kramer
Ukelele - Sam Margolis
Glockenspiel - Noelle Leblanc
Clayton Matthews - Violin
Jeremy - Cello
Merrick - Viola
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