Story Behind The Song
Dress It Up (The Christmas Tree Song)
From the album: Redstone Passage
Words & Music © 2025 Joseph Vetro (SOCAN/ASCAP)
All rights reserved.
As an educator with over 15 years of experience supporting students with autism, medically fragile needs, and mental health challenges, I've seen how powerful imagination and connection through music can be. But every now and then, a moment comes along that stands out--a spark you never forget.
| Song Length |
3:15 |
Genre |
Pop - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Cheerful, Exultant |
Subject |
Joy, Fun |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
DRESS IT UP
© [2025] Joseph Vetro (SOCAN) (ASCAP)
All rights reserved.
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(Instrumental Intro)
String the lights from branch to branch,
Now's the time, it's our big chance!
Grab some tinsel, you and me,
Let's light up this Christmas tree!
Popcorn strung in merry rows,
Colour it up with reds and golds.
Candy canes that swirl and curl,
Lovely streamers that loop and twirl.
Chorus
Dress it up, dress it up whoa-oh-oh!
Hang the lights, let the sparkles show.
Shiny stars and bows that glow,
Hey! dress it up let's go, let's go!
Verse 2
Snowmen, bells, and paper hearts
Each one plays a special part.
Some are new and some are worn,
But everyone, a joy reborn.
Gingerbread in green and red,
Icing smiles on every head.
Hang them high and out of reach
Safe from making it a kitty-cat treat!
Chorus
Dress it up, dress it up whoa-oh-oh!
Hang the lights, let the sparkles show.
Shiny stars and bows that glow,
Hey! dress it up let's go, let's go!
(Instrumental Solo)
Verse 3
Gifts are ready for under the tree
One for you and three for me!
Stacked them high with bows that shine
(Hope you don't mind that one's mine!)
Now the topper takes its flight,
To crown the tree in twinkling light.
A star, an angel, Santa's hat
Let's vote... or maybe all of that!
Chorus
Dress it up, dress it up whoa-oh-oh!
Hang the lights, let the sparkles show.
Shiny stars and bows that glow,
Hey! dress it up let's go, let's go!
Bridge
The ELF ON THE SHELF flew wild and high,
Did a backflip and kissed the sky.
He hopped from branch to branch with glee,
Then landed his arse on Grandma's knee! (Ouch!)
Chorus
Dress it up, dress it up whoa-oh-oh!
Hang the lights, let the sparkles show.
Shiny stars and bows that glow,
Hey! dress it up, let's go, let's go!
Chorus
Dress it up, dress it up whoa-oh-oh!
Hang the lights, let the sparkles show.
Shiny stars and bows that glow,
Hey! dress it up, let's go, let's go!
(Instrumental)
Chorus
Dress it up, dress it up whoa-oh-oh!
Hang the lights, let the sparkles show.
Shiny stars and bows that glow,
Hey! dress it up, let's go, let's go!
Chorus
Dress it up, dress it up whoa-oh-oh!
Hang the lights, let the sparkles show.
Shiny stars and bows that glow,
Hey! dress it up, let's go, let's go!
Hey! dress it up, let's go, let's go!