CHRISTMAS TIME
(Edward Cole)

Ray Charles - 1985


Down through the ages 'round this time of year 
People's hearts all a-glow 
Yuletide carols fill the air with cheer 
While children laugh and play out in the snow
 
Lights on Christmas trees and snowflakes fallin' down 
What a lovely site it is to see 
You will always know when Christmas time is near 
You feel the need to be in harmony
 
'Cause Christmas time is really more than givin' 
It's spreading all the news of peace and love 
Christmas time Is all about receiving 
The gift that God has sent from up above 

(Instrumental Break)

People goin' here and people goin' there 
Buying gifts for those they know and love 
Never stop to think that the greatest gift of all 
Is he who sends his love from up above
 
Waitin' in suspense to open all my gifts 
It seems like the time just creeps along 
When we finally see the presents that we have 
We open up our hearts and sing this song
 
That Christmas time is really more than givin' 
It's spreading all the news of peace and love 
Christmas time is all about receiving 
The gift that God has sent from up above 

Christmas time is really more than givin' 
Christmas time is all about receiving 
Christmas time, spreading news of peace and love 
Christmas time, the gift that God has sent from up above
Christmas time Is really more...........FADE