AN OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
(John Bettis / Richard Carpenter)

The Carpenters - 1984


How I miss that Old Fashioned Christmas! 
Carols being sung by the tree, 
Window's candlelight shining bright 
For the whole world to see 

Children's eyes of sweet expectations 
Wondering what each present will hold 
Lying in their beds and impatient 
On long Christmas Eves of old 

It used to be that all the family 
Would gather for this one night 
It used to be that special feeling shared together 
Knowing Christmas was here one night a year 

How I miss that Old Fashioned Christmas! 
Memories that last through the years 
Call me sentimental; Don't mind if you do 
I wish an Old Fashioned Christmas to you!