Story Behind The Song
This is a song for the traditional Christmas market.
Song Description
The joyous holiday of Christmas only lasts one day. Why can't the spirit continue throughout the year?
| Song Length |
2:46 |
Genre |
Unique - Holiday, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Cheerful, Congenial |
Subject |
Encouragement, Joy |
| Similar Artists |
Mariah Carey, Carrie Underwood |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
CAN'T IT LAST A LITTLE AFTER CHRISTMAS?
(Gloria Nissenson/ Marcia DeFren)
That time of year is here again
Of holly, gifts and snow
Of sugar plums and dolls and drums
But I would like to know
Why does that lovely day just fade away
And where does all that magic go
Can't it last a little after Christmas
Can't it last a little past Noel,
What a lovely feeling
When the bells are pealing
For a while we learn to smile so well
Do we need the calendar to tell us
That the time to love is coming near
Does the glitter blind us
Do we need it to remind us
Once every single year.
When a stranger wishes us a "Merry",
We smile a hearty hello,
But if we should meet in February
We'd never greet him we know
Can't it last a little after Christmas
Can't it linger on at least through May
Do we have to lose it
How we all could use it
Long after Christmas Day, long after Christmas Day
All the joy and love you feel within you
Sharing the season with friends,
Don't you wish the feeling could continue
After the holiday ends
Can't it last a little after Christmas
Can't it linger on at least till May
Do we have to lose it
How we all could use it
Long after Christmas Day, way long after Christmas Day.
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