Story Behind The Song
I have always wanted to write a Christmas song like the "standards" of the 30's, 40's and 50's. The chord structure of this song has its origins there. The lyrics are pretty timeless - it could be any Christmas - from the 1920's until today. The idea for the song was based on a reversal of the idea behind the classic "I'll Be Home For Christmas". In this case the person at is at home - and wishes to have a loved one back in time for Christmas.
Song Description
Everyone wants their loved ones home for Christmas. These days families are separated by geography - troops overseas, sons and daughters move away to find work, geography more and more separates families. If we can't have our loved ones home for Christmas we can find Christmas - and those loved ones - in our hearts.
| Song Length |
2:44 |
Genre |
Unique - Holiday, Pop - Standards |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Adorable, Joyful |
Subject |
Holidays , General |
| Similar Artists |
Paul Simon, James Taylor |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
At Christmas Time
It's Christmas time again
I hope you're here by then
Gifts and cheer
And some arms to hold you near
At Christmas time
Please say you'll find a way
To make it Christmas day
Our sweet home
Full of love and mistletoe
Oh I miss you
Want to kiss you at Christmas time
Don't you know
That everywhere I go
I hear carols and sleigh bells chime
It's just a show
Those lights can't match the glow
You feel inside at Christmas time
So if this year we're apart
Let's have Christmas in our heart
When cold winds blow
There's a place that you can go
And wherever you are
We're together not far
This December
You'll be with us at Christmas time
C 2009 SOCAN
Written by:
Alan Hovden
E: ahovden@gmail.com
P: 604-737-1308