Christmas Is Near

	  		
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Holly in the window the fireplace burning bright 
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Candle lights a glowing on a Christmas night 
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I'll see the smiling faces once again this year 
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Waiting for me at the door Christmas time is near 

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Out in the country about this time of year 
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Everybody's happy Christmas time is near 
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Little children playing running to and fro 
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Santa Claus is coming riding on the snow 

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I remember years ago when just a lad at home 
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How I longed for Christmas time and nothing could go wrong 
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Now today as I look back it seems like just a year 
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Going back to see 'em all Christmas time is near 

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I can see the pine trees now swaying here and there 
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They seem to know it's Christmas time there's joy everywhere 
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Ice froze on the branches the water cool and clear 
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Snowflakes a falling Christmas time is near 

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Out in the country about this time of year 
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Everybody's happy Christmas time is near