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Winter Sure Fell Early Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. Winter sure fell early here this Christmas The wind outside’s sure blowin’ hard tonight And on this midnight clear It sure feels cold ‘round here There’s something in the air that just ain’t right Yeah, Christmas sure fell hard again tonight Wonder who she’s staying with this Christmas Guess this time she’s finally – moving on Left here on my own Lost with no way home Wondering what it was that we did wrong Yeah, Christmas sure feels lonely with her gone Winter sure fell early here this Christmas The wind outside’s sure blowin’ hard tonight And on this midnight clear It sure feels cold ‘round here There’s something in the air that don’t feel right Christmas sure fell hard again tonight Yeah, Christmas sure feels lonely here tonight Winter sure fell hard round here tonight Country Christmas Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. It’s another country Christmas Been too long away Christmas comes – we’re comin’ on home to stay Yes, another country Christmas We’re headin’ home tonight For another country Christmas – the good old country way Another Christmas callin’ The snow is fallin’ white And we’ll be home come Christmas Eve tonight I can hear the old folks callin’ What they always say is true Christmas time can change a heart And make the world brand new Comin’ on to midnight The tree is nearly trimmed Grandpa sets the Christmas star up high And everyone just gathers round To sing the Christmas hymn Another old time Christmas carol – and we’re coming on home tonight It’s another country Christmas Been away too long Christmas comes – we’re comin’ on home to stay Yes, another country Christmas We’re headin’ home tonight For another country Christmas – the good old country way Sit by the fire singin’ – the little ones join right in And Daddy’s there pickin’ – playin’ his old guitar No one need for dressin’ up – tonight you’re next to kin Pack your favorite Christmas stories Come the way you are To another country Christmas Grandma’s makin’ midnight treats Bakin’ Christmas cookies by the score And when Grandpa dons the old red suit Trimmed in downy white We’ll all share the children’s Christmas When old Santa comes tonight It’s another country Christmas Been away too long Christmas comes – we’re comin’ on home to stay Yes, another country Christmas We’re headin’ home tonight For another country Christmas – the good old country way Another Christmas callin’ The snow is fallin’ white And we’re nearly home now Christmas Eve tonight Can you see the old folks wavin’ Out the front porch Christmas door They keep the home fires burnin’ And we’re comin’ on home for more For another country Christmas Been away too long And this time, we’re finally home to stay Yes, another country Christmas The whole world’s feelin’ right It’s another country Christmas And we’re comin’ on home tonight Have You Heard About Christmas Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. Have you heard about Christmas Have you heard the song How the children came to see Him That first Christmas morn Have you heard about the baby In a manger born How a Savior came to save us That first Christmas morn Ahhh … there’s something ‘bout Christmas Ahhh…makes the world brand new Ahhh …there’s something in His story So simple and true – for me and you Have you heard about Christmas Have you heard the song How Wise Men came to see Him On that Christmas morn Have you ever told the story Have you shared the song How the whole world needs to see him On this Christmas morn Have you heard about Christmas THE CHRISTMAS TRILOGY Come Christmas Part One - "The Christmas Trilogy" Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. Waitin’ on the night before Christmas Seems the whole world’s waitin’ just to see A thousand years of hurtin’ until Christmas Come Christmas – he comes for you and me Watchin’ on this night before Christmas Lookin’ up to see His Christmas Star In the cold December chill Wise men seek Him still Come Christmas – comes the changing of the Guard Waitin’ on the night before Christmas…come Christmas Come Christmas no more tears to cry Messiah’s comin’ down they say come Christmas…come Christmas Come Christmas – we’ll know the reason why Hearts are going to change come Christmas…come Christmas Christmas mornin’ old worlds pass away…come Christmas In the cold December chill Wise men seek Him still Come Christmas – He’s comin’ down to stay Waitin’ on the night before Christmas…come Christmas Seems the whole wide world is waitin’ too…come Christmas A thousand years of dyin’ until Christmas…come Christmas Come Christmas – he comes for me and you Watchin’ on this night before Christmas Lookin’ up to see His Christmas Star Feel Him comin’ near Christmas time is here Come Christmas – comes the changing of the Guard…come Christmas Gloria Gloria In Excelsis Deo Come Christmas Beautiful Christmas Boy Part Two - "The Christmas Trilogy" Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. Beautiful Christmas Boy Wonderful manger Child Father’s own Christmas joy Mother Mary so mild Midnight Shepherds watch the skies and Angels caroling sing Hearts forever – now joined together Hope for the whole world he brings Beautiful Christmas Boy Wonderful manger Child Father’s own Christmas joy Mother Mary so mild New world dawning – voices calling Angels caroling sing Hearts forever – now join together Hope for a new world he brings Come Let Us Sing! Part Three - "The Christmas Trilogy" Words & music © 2007 USAgency, Inc. Melody & lyrics co-written with JHauserman-ARupert-RWGathman (BMI) For USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. “The King is born…!” “Everybody, come let us sing…!” ANGELS Left LEAD Center ANGELS Right …1st Angel Descant begins… Come, Sing! Oh, Come Bring! Come, Sing! Oh, Come Bring! Come, Sing! Oh, Come Bring On this Christmas morning There's a new day dawning Oh, come and raise your voices Oh, let us raise the song Oh, Come Ring! The Song! Oh, Come Ring! The Song! Oh, Come Ring! The Song! …Angel Descant suspends… Come, Sing! Come, Sing! In the manger waiting There's a new day breaking Oh, see the Mother Mary Come raise the Christmas song On this happy morning A whole new world is dawning Hear the Angels calling Come raise the Christmas song Oh, Come Bring! Oh, Come Ring! …1st Angel Descant restarts & continues throughout… Come, Sing! Oh, Come Bring! Come, Sing! Oh, Come Bring! Feel all the love he’s bringing All the bells are ringing Peace on earth beginning Oh, hear the Christmas song Oh, Come Ring! The Song! Oh, Come Ring! The Song! 1st Angel Descant continues throughout …Enter new added 2nd Angel Counter-Descant… Come, Sing! Oh, Come Bring! Come Sing! Come Hear Them Ring! Oh, Come Let Us Bring Let Us Raise The Song! Oh, Come Ring! The Song! …new added 2nd Angel Counter-Descant continues throughout… Come, Sing! Oh, come let us bring…! Share the Spirit…! Oh, Come Bring! Come, Sing! Oh, Come Bring! All the children…! Oh, Come Bring! Come, Sing! Hear the Angels…! Oh, can you hear it…! Oh, Come Bring! Come, Sing! Oh, Come Bring! Oh, sing His praises…! Oh, Come Bring! Come, JOY…! Oh, Come LOVE…! Yes, all the bells are ringing Come and share the spirit Oh, tell me can you hear it Hear the Christmas song Oh, come all ye faithful Oh, come all ye children Oh, come let us adore Him With this Christmas song Heaven’s choir’s raising Angel voices praising All the joy He’s bringing Come sing His Christmas song Now every heart together Joyful voices praising Feel the Spirit moving Come let us raise the song Oh, come all ye people…! Come let us praise His name…! Come, Let Us Sing…! Oh, Come Ring! Come let us raise the Song…! Oh, can you hear it…! This Christmas song…! Oh, Come Ring! Let us raise the Song…! Oh, Come Ring! This Christmas song! Oh, Come Ring! The Song! Oh, Come Ring! Joy to the world…! Oh, Come Ring! Raise the Song! Oh, Come Ring! Let us raise the Song! Oh, Come PEACE…! Come let us praise His name…! CHRISTMAS ALL OVER THE WORLD - SUITE Christmas Are You Comin' Part One - "Christmas All Over The World" Suite Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. Christmas – Christmas are you comin’ I’m wishin’ – don’t know what I’m wantin’ A jolly old man in a red and white sleigh Was spotted ‘bout an hour ago They’re saying that he’s headed directly our way And lookin’ outside it’s beginning to snow Sleigh bells – can you hear ‘em ringin’ Can’t tell – exactly what he’s bringin’ Been helpin’ all month with my chores ‘n’ stuff I know he’s watchin’ everything I do Even little Tommy’s been behavin’ ok Christmas, if you’re comin’ can you make it, soon! Oh, Christmas – Christmas are you comin’ I’m wishin’ – for everything I’m wanting Church bells – can you hear ‘em ringin’ Midnight – wonder what he’s bringin’ Everybody says we’ve been behavin’ ok Maybe for a week or two Wonder what he’s bringin’ in that big old sleigh Full of toys and goodies just for me and you Oh, Christmas – Christmas are you comin’ Wishin’ – don’t know what I’m wantin’ Christmas – Christmas are you comin’ Christmas – Christmas are you comin’ Yes, It's The Night Before Christmas Part Two - "Christmas All Over The World" Suite Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. Yes, it’s the night before Christmas All over the town – people running around Yes, it’s the night before Christmas All over the world Ohh, it’s the night before Christmas Songs in the air – joy everywhere Yes, it’s the night before Christmas All over the world Another happy night before Christmas Children at play – know just what to say Another happy night before Christmas All over the world See the people running around See them scurry through town – no one wearing a frown Another happy night before Christmas All over the world Yes, it’s the night before Christmas All over the town – people running around Yes, it’s the night before Christmas All over the world All over the world Yes, It's The Night Before Christmas - Island Part Three - "Christmas All Over The World" Suite Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. Yes, it’s the night before Christmas All over the town – people running around Yes, it’s the night before Christmas All over the world Another happy night before Christmas Children at play – don’t know what to say Another happy night before Christmas All over the world Oh…! Santa Claus is coming He’s going to bring lots of toys For the girls and the boys…! Oh yes, it’s the night before Christmas All over the town – people running around Yes, it’s the night before Christmas All over the world Oh…! Santa Claus is singing Merry Christmas to everybody! Yeah – Yeah – Yeah – Yeah…! Christmas All Over The World Part Four - "Christmas All Over The World" Suite Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. Christmas – can you hear it comin’ Christmas – can, can you see it Christmas – can you feel it’s – on the way Christmas – everywhere it’s Christmas – in the air – it’s Christmas – gonna share it – Christmas Day Oh, we’ll share it Christmas – get the spirit Christmas – comin’ near it’s Christmas – raise a cheer, it’s – here to stay Oh, can you hear Christmas – just believe it Christmas – never leave it Christmas – gonna keep it – Christmas Day Everybody Christmas – everybody Christmas – let’s party – it’s a party Christmas – anybody – anyway – Christmas Day Christmas – no pretendin’ – there’s no pretendin’ Christmas – yes, we’re sendin’ Christmas – never endin’ – Christmas Day Never endin’ Christmas – all around it’s Christmas – happy sounds of Christmas – gather ‘round it’s – gather ‘round it’s Christmas Day Christmas – in the air it’s Christmas – everywhere – it’s everywhere – gotta share it Christmas Day Can you feel it Christmas – comin’ for us Christmas – join the chorus – Alleluia – Alleluia Christmas – ever more it’s – Christmas Day Christmas – gotta sing it Christmas – gonna bring it Christmas – won’t you ring it Gotta sing it – gotta bring it – won’t you ring it Christmas Day Christmas – comin’ for us Christmas – join the chorus Christmas – ever more it’s – ever more it’s Christmas Day Christmas – tell the people – tell the world it’s Christmas – everybody – boys and girls it’s Everywhere around the world – it’s Christmas Day Everybody – Christmas Day Merry Christmas Day Christmas Day Christmas Are You Comin' - Reprise Part Five - "Christmas All Over The World" Suite Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. Christmas – Christmas are you comin’ I’m wishin’ – I don’t know what I’m wantin’ A jolly old man in a red and white sleigh Was spotted half an hour ago They’re saying that he’s headed directly our way And lookin’ outside it’s beginning to snow Sleigh bells – can you hear ‘em ringin’ Can’t tell – exactly what he’s bringin’ Christmas – Christmas are you comin’ Christmas – Christmas are you comin’ Christmas – Christmas are you comin’ Christmas – Christmas are you comin’ Christmas – Christmas are you comin’ Fly Away Christmas Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. There’s a new Star risin’ in the skies tonight – fly, fly away There’s a new day dawnin’ in a great new light – carry the news away Can you hear the soft angel voices sing – fly, fly away Come, let’s come together round a Child King Merry Christmas Day New world risin’ on this Christmas morn – carry our heartbreak away Good News shinin’ and the King is born – come on fly, fly, fly away Come on fly, fly, fly away Good news risin’ on this Christmas morn – to carry our heartbreak away New world shinin’ and the King is born – come on fly, fly, fly away Come on fly, fly, fly away Can you see His Star risin’ in the skies tonight – fly, fly away There’s a new day dawnin’ in a brand new light – carry our blues away Can you hear the soft angel voices sing – fly, fly away Come, let’s come together round the Child King Merry Christmas Day Another Christmas Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. Oh, the world don’t need another Christmas song But if you like the melody – just sing along What we really need – if I just might say Is Christmas – another Christmas Day Yes, Christmas – need another Christmas Oh, don’t you just love to hear the people sing Sing about love and peace and everything Don’t you just love it when you hear ‘em say Merry Christmas – on Christmas Day Yes, Christmas – need another Christmas For one day a year we can all get along And Joy to the World means more than a song Wake tomorrow morning – find it’s all gone Yes, I’d trade another Christmas For this one Christmas song No, the world don’t need another Christmas song Singin’ every carol since the day we were born What we really need – if I just might say Is Christmas – another Christmas Day Yes, Christmas – need another Christmas Oh, Christmas – need another Christmas Yeah, Christmas – need another Christmas Sing Noel Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. In a valley, near a village stands an old familiar tree There the children say they’ve seen Him sleeping there – so peacefully Sing Noel – sing for Christmas Sing for all the world to tell Come and see Him – Baby Jesus Christmas morning Sing Noel Soft the evening falls – hear the forest ring Sweet the angel songs – caroling, caroling And at midnight in the village near that old familiar tree There the light shines bright from heaven as He sleeps – so peacefully Sing Noel – sing for Christmas Sing for all the world to tell Come and see Him – Baby Jesus Christmas morning Sing Noel Soft the evening sounds – sweet their voices ring Sweet the angel songs – caroling, caroling In a valley, near a village stands an old familiar tree There the children say they’ve seen Him sleeping there – so peacefully Sing Noel – sing for Christmas Sing for all the world to tell Come and see Him – Baby Jesus Christmas morning Sing Noel Christmas morning Sing Noel Merry Christmas Day Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. The 26th day of December celebrations all are done The candlelit nights, the Christmas lights – extinguished one by one I met an old man the day after Christmas – Jolly Old Man in red I asked if he got what he wanted for Christmas Here’s what the old man said He said: No – No – No! Don’t throw it all away Ho – Ho – Ho! Keep Merry Christmas Day Go – Go – Go! Make a brighter way Keep Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Day – Day – Day – Day! Happy New Year! Happy Christmas! Happy Holiday! I said to the old man, Santa – tell me, did you have a good year He said, son each Christmas is the best one ever – but I gotta get away from here Headin’ down south to the islands – gonna have a merry old time Makin’ fun in the island sun – dancin’ with that lady of mine Never forget – no you’ll never regret Merry Christmas all of the time He said: No – No – No! Don’t throw it all away Ho – Ho – Ho! Keep Merry Christmas Day Go – Go – Go! Make a brighter way Keep Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Day – Day – Day – Day! Happy New Year! Happy Christmas! Happy Holiday! I said Santa, how do you do it – deliver all the Christmas joy To every town and village – to every girl and boy He said son my secret is simple – there’s magic in the Christmas cheer Not one day – not one night – Christmas all of the year And as he sailed away I could hear him say – spread the Christmas cheer He said: No – No – No! Don’t throw it all away Ho – Ho – Ho! Keep Merry Christmas Day Go – Go – Go! Make a brighter way Keep Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Day – Day – Day – Day! Happy New Year! Happy Christmas! Happy Holiday! Happy Holiday! Happy Holiday! Happy Holiday! Happy Holiday! Happy Holiday! I'll Remember You This Christmas Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. I’ll remember you this Christmas And I’m wonderin’ – will you remember, too All the Christmas dreams we shared together If only dreamin’ could make all those dreams come true But there’s a Christmas waitin’ somewhere There’s just one thing left for me to do I’m gonna send it far – to your Christmas Star One last time I’ll say it – Merry Christmas to you Last Christmas Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. I never dreamed last Christmas Eve come Christmas you’d be gone Leavin’ me alone with ghosts of Christmas past But here I am dreamin’ dreams again inside this big old home Where I never dreamed last Christmas was our last Was our last No, I never dreamed last Christmas Was our last The candles in the window still light your way back home To packages still wrapped beneath the tree The little star is growin’ dim the needles all are gone And everything has changed since Christmas Eve Christmas Eve No, I never dreamed last Christmas You would leave Cause you never said come Christmas you’d be leavin’ Ain’t it funny how the seasons come and go Just one year ago today you turned and walked away All you left behind were footprints in the snow In the snow All you left behind were your footprints In the snow I guess love ain’t what it seems we just live on Christmas dreams And I’m dreamin’ now rememberin’ Christmas past When I never dreamed last Christmas was our last Was our last No, I never dreamed last Christmas Was our last I just never dreamed last Christmas was our last Was our last No, I never dreamed last Christmas Was our last Christmas Once Upon A Time Words & music © 2007 by RWGathman (BMI) for USAgency Entertainment. USAgency, Inc. (BMI) The Front Porch Country Band. All rights reserved worldwide. She chased her Christmas star across the city She watched his magic light the Christmas sky And early on one snowy Christmas morning He whispered that he’d never say good-bye Now love was long ago and dreams were younger And memories fade like children’s lullabies Close your eyes remember Christmas morning Christmas morning once upon a time Christmastime and love is all around us Christmastime and love is yours and mine Close your eyes remember Christmas morning Christmas morning once upon a time Christmastime and love is all around us Christmastime and love is yours and mine Close your eyes remember Christmas morning Christmas morning once upon a time