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Ding dong! Merrily on high
In heav’n the bells are ringing:
Ding dong! Verily the sky
Is riven with angels singing:
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis
Yeah
Ladies and gentlemen
This is your elf on the shelf
With a special announcement
Christmas just came early, mother suckers
And have I got a present for you
Let’s go
(Ding dong, ding dong)
Yeah
(Ding dong, ding dong)
Get with this
(Ding dong, ding dong)
Come on
(Ding dong, ding dong)
Hit it
(Ding dong, ding dong)
Ring the bell
(Ding dong, ding dong)
Give ‘em hell
(Ding dong, ding dong)
This Noel
(Ding dong, ding dong)
Yell: Ding ding
Sleigh bells ring
That Joe Payne, do your Christmas ting
I’ve got some friends here that need introducing
Under the mistletoe you’ll find them cruising
The Christmas cheer arrives once they start using
Another party trick to keep things moving
(Ding dong, ding dong)
(Ding dong, ding dong)
(Ding dong, ding dong)
(Ding dong, ding dong)
There ain’t no rules here, so be nice or naughty
Kids of the 90s now approaching 40
You must be thirsty, so call me ‘Niagara’
I’ll pour the drink to wash down your Viagra
You know it’s Christmas when the bells start ringing
You know we’re coming when you hear us singing
Ding dong! Merrily on high
In heav’n the bells are ringing:
Ding dong! Verily the sky
Is riven with angels singing:
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis
This here is Mary-Jane, and she be smoking
Lights up just like a Christmas tree, and we ain’t joking
Cos ‘tis the season to be funking jolly
Fa la la la la la la la la
Have you met Molly?
And my man Charlie might not smell of roses
But he’ll have snowflakes falling on your noses
(Ding dong, ding dong)
Ding dong
(Ding dong, ding dong)
Ding dong
(Ding dong, ding dong)
Ding dong
(Ding dong, ding dong)
Ding dong
(Ding dong, ding dong)
Ding dong
(Ding dong, ding dong)
Ding dong
(Ding dong, ding dong)
Ding dong
(Ding dong, ding dong)
Ding dong! Merrily on high
In heav’n the bells are ringing:
Ding dong! Verily the sky
Is riven with angels singing:
Ding dong! Merrily on high
In heav’n the bells are ringing:
Ding dong! Verily the sky
Is riven with angels singing:
Glori-
Hold up
The days are shorter, and the nights are chilly
So put a movie on and come chill with me
And we can hang here ‘til the sun starts rising
I think I love you, cos I’m empathising
Ding dong, merry me
Ding dong, merry me
Ding dong, merry me
I’m high
Ding dong, merry me
Ding dong, merry me
Ding dong, merry me
I’m high
Ding dong, merry me
Ding dong, merry me
Ding dong, merry me
I’m high
Ding dong, merry me
Ding dong, merry me
Ding dong, merry me
Hosanna in ecstasy
Yeah
Ding dong! Merrily on high
In heav’n the bells are ringing:
Ding dong! Verily the sky
Is riven with angels singing:
Ding dong! Merrily on high
In heav’n the bells are ringing:
Ding dong! Verily the sky
Is riven with angels singing:
Ding dong! Merrily on high
In heav’n the bells are ringing:
Ding dong! Verily the sky
Is riven with angels singing:
Ding dong! Merrily on high
In heav’n the bells are ringing:
Ding dong! Verily the sky
Is riven with angels singing:
Gloria, Hosanna in ex-
-sanna in ex-
-sanna in ex-
-sanna in ex-
-sanna in ex-
-sanna in ex-
-sanna in ex-
-sanna in ex-
Hosanna in excelsis
Jesus
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2. |
Christmas Cheer
04:02
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We’re choosing sides
As the world divides
Yet the ocean's tides keep rising
And we’re fearing storms
While we’re dropping bombs
But there’s something more inviting
Because at Christmas
I’ll wish us all of our troubles away
And share forgiveness for Christmas day
So, how’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
With every cloud
Comes another drought
Meanwhile we cut down what’s growing
And our sun-cooked earth
Needs a second birth
So we bless each seed we’re sowing
But at Christmas
I’ll gift us all of the food we can eat
No one goes hungry this Christmas feast
So, how’s about a little Christmas cheer
How’s about a little Christmas cheer
How’s about a little Christmas cheer
I won’t rest ‘til you’re grinning ear to ear
No fear
So, how’s about a little Christmas cheer
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it, babe?
How’s about it
How’s about it
How’s about it
Ooh
Cos when you bring your best
You’re spreading happiness
And you’ll begin to see
Just how good it can be
So, how’s about a little Christmas cheer
How’s about a little Christmas cheer
How’s about a little Christmas cheer
I won’t rest ‘til you’re grinning ear to ear
This year
So, how’s about a little Christmas cheer
How’s about a little Christmas cheer
How’s about a little Christmas cheer
I won’t rest ‘til you’re grinning ear to ear
No fear
So, how’s about a little Christmas cheer
Oh, oh, oh
How’s about it, babe?
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3. |
Greatest Gift of All
04:22
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Don’t wanna be alone this Christmas time
Sleeping on my own this Christmas time
Wishing you were home this Christmas time
I’m waiting for you
I remember when last Christmas time
We ate all the food, drank too much wine
How could I be blue there by your side
Dreams can come true
If I could be anywhere this Christmas time
I’d be lost inside my lover’s eyes
Happy to be yours, and thankful you are mine
Thinking ‘bout how we’re each other’s lives
You answer every call
You catch me when I fall
Babe, you’re the greatest gift of all
Oh yeah
Though we’ve been apart, I think you’ll find
You’ve been in my heart for all this time
And however hard, you’ve remained kind
My love only grew
So, when you walk through that door this Christmas time
I’ll be waiting there with open arms
And I’m gonna hold you ‘til the stars align, oh yeah
Taking you all in, now safe from harm
For you I’d break down walls
I’d deck out all the halls
Cos you’re the greatest gift of all
And I’m gonna hold you ‘til the stars align
Thinking ‘bout how we’re each other’s lives
So answer every call
And catch me when I fall
Cos you’re the greatest gift of all
For you I’d break down walls
I’d deck out all the halls
You’re the greatest gift of all
Yes, you are
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Present 4 U
04:01
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Human
I’ve got a present for you
Jump on and slay
Jump on and slay
Jump on and slay
Jump on and slay
He’s packing the presents
He’s packing
Ho Ho
He’s packing the presents
He’s packing
Ho Ho
He’s packing the presents
He’s packing
Ho Ho
He’s packing the presents
He’s packing
Ho Ho
Santa Claus knows he’s a silver fox
He’ll slide down your chimney
He’ll fill every box
Don’t need to ride no pony
He got reindeer for that
Crying Ho Ho Ho
As he empties his sack
You can sit on his knee and tell him what you want
He doesn’t care who you are
A mum, dad, uncle, or aunt
He’s got a list for the boys
A list for the girls
And a list for all the nonbinaries in the world
Cos we’re all
Human (yeah)
I’ve got a present for you
I got a present for ya
I got a present for ya
Human
I’ve got a present for you
I got a present for ya
I got a present for ya
Old Saint Nick knows if you’re good or bad
He’s got his elf on the shelf
They’ve been reporting back
But as long as you’re human he’s got presents for you
Could be a toy, or some candy, or a new tattoo
So, if you hear the bells jingle on his big ass sleigh
You’d better fall back to sleep
Or he gonna fly it away
Cos he’s still got every roof on the planet to land on
He’s eating all the cake he’s got time to lay his hands on
Cos he’s
Human (yeah)
I’ve got a present for you
I got a present for ya
I got a present for ya
Human
I’ve got a present for you
I got a present for ya
I got a present for ya
He’s packing
Jump on and slay
Jump on and slay
He’s packing
Jump on and slay
Jump on and slay
He’s packing the presents
He’s packing
Ho Ho
He’s packing the presents
Jump on and slay
He’s packing the presents
He’s packing
Ho Ho
He’s packing the presents
He’s packing
Human, human, human, human
Santa’s got a present for ya
Hoping that it’s pleasant for ya
Comes and he goes
In and out while you’re all sleeping
He’s the gift that keeps on giving
Close your eyes and keep on dreaming
He’ll make it snow
Human, human, human, human
Santa’s got a present for ya
Hoping that it’s pleasant for ya
Comes and he goes
In and out while you’re all sleeping
He’s the gift that keeps on giving
Close your eyes and keep on dreaming
He’ll make it snow
He’ll make it snow
He’ll make it snow
Human
I’ve got a present for you
I got a present for ya
I got a present for ya
Human
I’ve got a present for you
I got a present for ya
I got a present for ya
Human
I’ve got a present for you
I got a present for ya
I got a present for ya
Human
I’ve got a present for you
I got a present for ya
I got a present for ya
He’s packing the presents
He’s packing
Jump on and slay
He’s packing
Jump on and slay
Ho Ho
He’s packing
Jump on
He’s packing
Jump on and slay
He’s packing the presents
He’s packing
Jump on and slay
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Dry January
04:37
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Yeah
Oh, yeah, come on
Dry dry dry dry dry January
I don’t want to do it
How will I get through it
Yeah, I must admit it’s kinda scary
Cos winter’s depressing
My mind starts obsessing
I wish I could hibernate
Maybe I could master
A new year’s resolution
It’s my solution to the pain
Someone needs to mediate
This darkness and the laughter
To find a substitution
For the pollution I obtain
I always drink too much in the winter
‘til my troubles disappear
And I might wear a dark tan in the summer
But I’ll be glowing red by new year
I’d better try that dry dry dry dry dry January
Cos my liver’s for living
So, I’d better give in
And try that dry dry dry dry dry January
Or my life could be over
If I don’t get sober
If I don’t get sober
Oh, yeah, come on
Try try try try try as I may
It’s so melancholic
Am I an alcoholic?
Best of intentions, then I stray
Can’t seem to control it
I overindulge it
I wish I could hibernate
Maybe I could master
A new year’s resolution
It’s my solution to the pain
Someone needs to mediate
This darkness and the laughter
To find a substitution
For the pollution I obtain
(Dry dry dry dry dry dry dry dry)
White wine
(Dry dry dry dry dry dry dry dry)
Ice
(Dry dry dry dry dry dry dry dry)
Blood of Christ
(Dry dry dry dry dry dry dry dry)
What would Jesus do?
I bet he’d have one too
I bet he’d have one too
I always drink too much in the winter
‘til my troubles disappear
And I might wear a dark tan in the summer
But I’ll be glowing red by new year
I ought to wake up every morning hungover
But I don’t even feel them now
Cos before we’ve had a chance to recover
We’ll be buying in another round
I’d better try that dry dry dry dry dry January
Cos my liver’s for living
So, I’d better give in
And try that dry dry dry dry dry January
Or my life could be over
If I don’t get sober
Dry dry dry dry dry January
Dry dry dry dry dry
Dry dry dry dry dry
Dry dry dry dry dry January
Dry dry dry dry dry
Dry dry dry dry dry
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The ghost
The ghost
The ghost
The ghost of Christmas past is here
That you may be redeemed
Its burning light reflects the years
To share forgotten scenes
Well meaning though in nature be
And gentle as is firm
Will guide you through lost memory
For lessons you must learn
The ghost
The ghost
Is here to save your soul
The spirit knows
You need not be alone
The ghost
The ghost
It flickers like a candle flame
That will not be put out
Though few in words, must be obeyed
When mind is cast in doubt
And in that fire a former self
Who’s heart now worn by time
Was seen to share in humble wealth
Of laughter, love, and kind
The ghost
The ghost
Is here to save your soul
The spirit knows
You need not be alone
The ghost
(The ghost)
The ghost
(The ghost)
While treasures old may turn to dust
We surely must take heed
Extending out our arms to trust
Reward us in good deed
So, live your life for those you love
Relinquish those in debt
And give yourself to care, thereof
Your fate’s not written yet
The ghost
The ghost
Is here to save your soul
The spirit knows
You need not be alone
The ghost of Christmas past is here
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Gloria
04:47
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(Gloria)
(Gloria)
(Aah)
(Gloria)
(Gloria)
Stars hang in the night
Calm, yet so bright
Shining their everlasting light
Angels afar
That’s what they are
Softly sing: Hallelujah
The lowly redeem
As heavenly peace
Rains down with accord
Gladsome tidings be adored
Babe, who never cried
As one we abide
Standing together by your side
Most merciful child
So tender and mild
See our dissensions reconciled
Our Emmanuel
Since that first Noel
His righteousness shone
Bringing joy and exultation
Hark now
The angels sing: Gloria
Hark now
The angels sing: Gloria
Gloria
(Gloria)
(Gloria)
(Aah)
(Gloria)
(Gloria)
Throughout the world
As history unfurls
A lesson to every boy and girl
To always be kind
Leave no one behind
Veer judgement and keep an open mind
Be gentle and warm
For we are all born
From somebody’s love
When the going gets too tough
Just look to the skies above
Hark now
The angels sing: Gloria
Hark now
The angels sing: Gloria
Gloria
(Gloria)
Gloria
(Gloria)
Gloria
(Aah)
Yeah
(Gloria)
Gloria
(Gloria)
Gloria
Hark now
The angels sing: Gloria
Hark now
The angels sing: Gloria
Hark now
The angels sing: Gloria
Hark now
The angels sing: Gloria
Gloria
(Gloria)
Gloria
(Gloria)
Ooh
(Gloria)
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O Holy Night
04:16
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O holy night
The stars are brightly shining
It was the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope
The weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
Oh hear the angels voices
O night divine
O night when Christ was born
O night divine
O night
O night divine
A thrill of hope
The weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
Oh hear the angels voices
O night divine
O night when Christ was born
O night divine
O night
O night divine
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That Joe Payne Northampton, UK
Progressive-Pop solo artist, formally lead vocalist of The Enid. That Joe Payne is also a featured artist on records by Methexis, John Holden, and ZIO.
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