Fay Lovsky - Christmas Was a Friend of Mine

Every year lasted too long, with Easter bunnies, birthday cards,And seaside outings in the summer, only to break the longGap of time that stretched between the one and the otherChristmasChristmas in the sixties was fineWith candles, goodies, presents, and wine'Peace on Earth' was real, it seemedAnd LOVE a word as yet not obscene, no noWatching the season paradeDying trees, and neon spars, and plastic SantasFor a penny urging to celebrate, ding dong ding dongHere comes another, christmasChristmas was a jolly old timeWith Billy Smart's and Auld Lang Syne'Peace on Earth' was real, it seemedAnd LOVE a word as yet not obscene, no, noChristmas tree smell and those silvery bellsChristmas was a friend of mineAaaaaahhhhhhh .Pa pa pam pam paadam, pa pa pam pam paadamChristmas was a friend, o'mineMerry-, merry-, merry-, merry-, merry ChristmasEverybodyAll around the world, christ-mas-time - andEverybody have a good time coming in top to me yeahChristmas time is here againBeen around since you-know-whenHappy New Year Happy New YearI hope that everyone all have a happy New Year