I Won't Be Home For Christmas

Song Length 3:31 Genre Unique - Holiday
Lead Vocal Male Vocal

Lyrics

I bet right now the snow is flying
I'll bet by now the sky is dark
But where I am the wind is blowing
And it keeps us worlds apart

I miss Christmas on the mountain
Especially out here in the sand
You'll have to put the star on for me
This year I hope you understand

I won't be home for Christmas
Cause you can count on me
From Belleauwood to the desert sands
Wherever people aren't free
I won't be home for Christmas
Cause you can count on me

Did you put the lights out on the house
Have you set that manger scene
When you send out all those Christmas cards
Would you sign my name for me?

And don't forget to tell the story
To the kids on Christmas Eve
And do your best to keep them happy
Make no sadness over me, because

I won't be home for Christmas
Cause you can count on me
From Belleauwood to the desert sands
Wherever people aren't free
I won't be home for Christmas
Cause you can count on me

I won't be home for Christmas
The whole world counts on me.

C2004 Aaron Boyle, Amanda Pfieffer, S. Howell, BMI

I think the lyrics are very heartfelt and it would connect with a lot of people. The recording in general sounds very warm which works well with the subject matter.

All choked up here. Wow, double wow, what a great song. When I get done writing this review, I am going to post this song on Facebook. Everyone here at home ought to hear it and remember to pray for our troops who can't be home with their families for Christmas. Seriously, there ought to be a youtube of this song. You'll have the whole world bawling that watches it. This song is perfectly written. Simple tune, simple structure, hard-hitting lyrics in a gentle, poignant way. Kinda zaps ya right in the heart, the way an excellent song should. If a soldier actually wrote and performed it, thank you. If someone wrote it from a soldier's perspective, well done. I loved all the verses and the word pictures. Can't say enough good things about it.

Lyrics Aaron Boyle, Amanda Pfieffer, Steven Howell Music Steven Howell
Producer Steven Howell Performance Steven Howell
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
B.J. Christmas Music 9/12/2011

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