Song 7 – CHRISTMAS IN YOUR EYES

Music by Edgar Arens
Lyrics by Johnny Blue Star
Copyright 2009 Edgar Arens and Johnny Blue Star

VERSE 1
The gift this season always brings
That secret smile behind your tears,
That joy which from some fountain springs
From some amazing place within –
Your soul so endless and profound
Can never hide or be disguised
As when I tuck you into bed
When you have Christmas in your eyes.

VERSE 2
The star-spun night so deep, so blessed
Embroidered with your loving dreams
In deep excitement, you find rest
Though waiting desperately for dawn,
You wake to harpsichord and song,
A day of carols and surprise,
Elation floats throughout my day
When you have Christmas in your eyes.

BRIDGE
We climbed to find the perfect tree
But your sled splintered on a rock
Destroying Yuletide ecstasy
You tumbled down that deadly slope,
I prayed, looked down and saw the pine,
Whose gentle bed had broke your fall
And there it was- the tree to make
A day of merriment for all.

VERSE 3
That tree now crowned with starry spire
Stood cloaked in silver, gaily dressed,
Set us aflame with Yuletide fire
While sparks flew high above the hearth
Our happy laughter filled the air
While smells of gingerbread reprised
Those memories that never fade
When you have Christmas in your eyes.