Story Behind The Song
I sometimes shiver at the way Christmas has become a commercial frenzy for everybody, there was a time when Christmas was a simpler, quieter event for friends and family.
Song Description
This song is a sentimental trip back to when Christmas was a simple, family time.
| Song Length |
3:15 |
Genre |
Country - General, Folk - Country |
| Tempo |
Very Slow (Under 70) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Enchanting |
Subject |
Holidays |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Words & Music
© Russell J Clifton
APRA / ASCAP
CHRISTMAS, WHEN I WAS BIG AS YOU
CHRISTMAS, WHEN I WAS BIG AS YOU, MEANT CHRISTMAS TREES AND LOT'S OF THINGS TO DO
DEAR SANTA LETTERS SAYING WE'VE BEEN GOOD AND TOLD NO LIES, THIS YEAR I'D LIKE A PONY , LIKE THE ONE ROY ROGERS' RIDES
CHRISTMAS WHEN I WAS BIG AS YOU, MEANT SINGA-LONG WITH EVERYONE WE KNEW
COME CHRISTMAS EVE, WE'D PIN OUR STOCKINGS TO THE WALL, AND LAY IN BED FOR HOURS THINKING
THAT A CHIMNEY SEEMS SO SMALL.....
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ME AND MY GRANDAD WOULD GO OUT SEARCHING FOR A TREE
WHILE MY GRAN STAYED HOME AND WRAPPED UP THINGS WE WERE'NT TO SEE, THAT'S WHAT CHRISTMAS WAS WHEN I WAS BIG AS YOU
CHRISTMAS WHEN I WAS BIG AS YOU, MEANT CHRISTMAS DAY & PRESENTS WRAPPED IN BLUE
SOCKS FOR MY DADDY AND AN APRON FOR MY MOM
THO WE NEVER HAD MUCH MONEY, CHRISTMAS TIME WAS ALWAYS FUN
CHRISTMAS WHEN I WAS BIG AS YOU, MEANT STORY TIME FROM AUNTS & UNCLES TOO
THEY'D ALL COME VISIT US FOR LUNCH ON CHRISTMAS DAY AND ANSWER ALL OUR CHRISTMAS QUESTIONS LIKE I AM WITH YOU TODAY
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