Holly in the window the fireplace burning bright Candle lights a glowing on a Christmas night I'll see the smiling faces once again this year Waiting for me at the door Christmas time is near Out in the country about this time of year Everybody's happy Christmas time is near Little children playing running to and fro Santa Claus is coming riding on the snow I remember years ago when just a lad at home How I longed for Christmas time and nothing could go wrong Now today as I look back it seems like just a year Going back to see 'em all Christmas time is near I can see the pine trees now swaying here and there They seem to know it's Christmas time there's joy everywhere Ice froze on the branches the water cool and clear Snowflakes a falling Christmas time is near Out in the country about this time of year Everybody's happy Christmas time is near