there will be Christmas this year

there will be Christmas this year  
though there's not many presents
under the tree
there's still good times to come
for you and me
we can still have reason to cheer
there will be Christmas this year

listen 
we hear Nat "King" Cole
and Andy Williams
and Elvis for free
graced by the presence
of our off-key harmonies
we still sound great to my ears
there will be Christmas this year

          shut off that TV
          turn off the news
          don't you think maybe
          you should kick off your shoes
          don't pay attention
          don't try to fix
          there'll be plenty of time
          December 26

here's my Christmas wishes for you
love from your family
neighbors and friends
and a river of peace
that has no end
with no signs of worries and fear
there will be Christmas
the spirit with be with us
there will be Christmas this year
there will be Christmas this year