Chet Nichols

Chet Nichols

The Spirits of Christmas

Story Behind The Song

This song has been a 3-Time Finalist in the HMMA Awards for the "Best Holiday Song" A mystical and magical song about missing your loved ones doing the holidays. Inspired by a Christmas real experience and reverie I had. Enjoy....This song was inspired by a Christmas reverie I had once... Also, the Christmas and Holiday Season often makes us think of the ones who can't be there with us who we wished were there, this song tells a story based on loved-ones missed.

Song Description

This song was inspired by a Christmas reverie I had once... Also, the Christmas and Holiday Season often makes us think of the ones who can't be there with us who we wished were there, this song tells a story based on loved-ones missed. I hope you enjoy

Song Length 4:55 Genre Unique - Holiday, Pop - Religious
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Peaceful, Enchanting Subject Spirituality, Friend
Similar Artists Michael McDonald, Celine Dion Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

"The Spirits Of Christmas"
Lyrics and Music by Chet Nichols
Copyright 2003/2013/2015 by Chet Nichols (ASCAP)/ Magic Garage Music (ASCAP)
email: chet@chetnichols.net........http://www.chetnicholsmusic.com
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

VERSE 1.
Alone by the fire
Resting by the Christmas tree
Children's gifts were on their way
On snowy sleigh of dreams
And as I sat wondering
What gift I'd love to see
My hopes were quickly answered
They were there in front of me
CHORUS
They were the Spirits of Christmas
Faces in the mist
The Spirits of Christmas
The ones I've dearly missed
It's something I have prayed for
What I saw beside the tree
"Cause The Spirits of Christmas
Were right in front of me
VERSE 2
I saw the ones I loved
Heaven has taken home
Through my tears I saw
They were beautiful and young
There was my father and my mother
Who've been gone too many years
My season's wish has always been
To know that they were near
REPEAT CHORUS

BRIDGE
Every year I become a child
Through colored lights and snow
This year was a new adventure
Bringing my loved ones home
CHORUS
They were the Spirits of Christmas
Faces in the mist
The Spirits of Christmas
The ones I've dearly missed
It's something I have prayed for
What I saw beside the tree
"Cause the Spirits of Christmas
The Spirits of Christmas
The Spirits of Christmas
Were right in front of me
And they were smiling at me

What a great original Christmas song. Beautiful melodies and changes make this really easy to connect to right away. The lyrics/message is melancholy and so very relatable to so many of us at Christmas time. Production is considerate and perfect for the piece. Well Done!

sweet and corny xmas song. nice vocals

This is a very good song, sung in a strong and still vulnerable voice, bravely stretched to its limits in the highest notes. Quite beautiful, and the meaning of the song comes through very clearly. A Christmas visit of the spirits of one's past, not scary like some of Dickens' Scrooge, but kind and loving. An adult's Christmas wish sung with great feeling.

Nice song and great vocals.

Lyrics Chet Nichols Music Chet Nichols
Producer Chet Nichols Publisher Chet Nichols (ASCAP) & Magic Garage Music (ASCAP)
Performance Chet Nichols - Vocals & Instrumentation Label Magic Garage Music
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Frank Pietrantoni (aka FrankLP) Holiday 8/17/2024

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