Story Behind The Song
A close friend of my wife's wrote a letter to her children telling them what she wanted for Christmas. It made such an impression with me that I put it to music.
Song Description
A mother answers the question her children asked her: "Mama, what do you want for Christmas this year?"
| Song Length |
3:57 |
Genre |
Unique - Holiday, Pop - Religious |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Serene, Gracious |
Subject |
Hope, Encouragement |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Mama?s Christmas Wish
Mama, what do you want for Christmas this year
A diamond ring or a braided chain
Something that you can wear
Mama, what can I buy you for Christmas
?Cause I don?t know
But I?ll spare no expense and I?ll wrap it up
In a box with a Christmas bow
And she closed her eyes and humbly bowed her head
And I will never forget what my wise mother said
Chorus
Give your love, share your life, Give out of a heart of sacrifice
Teach someone to read, plant the Gospel seed this year
Give water to drink and bread to eat
That?s all I want for Christmas
I can?t find a baby in a manger in a mound of wrapping paper
Bridge
It may sound easy but I promise if you do it well
It will bless your soul and cut you to your heart
And I would like to know what you did for someone else
In a hand-written note or a simple Christmas card
Chorus
Words and Music by Terry Cross and Wesley Bruce
Copyright 2004