This Is Our Christmas by Lori Yamamoto

[Intro] Check the tempo, feel the air Christmas magic everywhere. Let's go! One, two, three, four [Verse 1] Winter is moving with a bright, steady hum The stores are all crowded as the shoppers all come I’m weaving through aisles with my cart piled high Checking the list as the hours fly by Radios are playing all my favorite tunes I’m humming along all afternoon I’m thinking of the office party tonight Laughing with colleagues in the festive bright light The decorations are up, the spirit is loud I’ll be happy and light, right there in the crowd. [Pre-Chorus] The carollers are singing by the streetlamp light Weaving a tapestry of sound in the night Their voices are full, and the harmony grows As we listen together in a blanket of snow. [Chorus] This is our Christmas, and it’s moving fast A feeling of wonder that’s destined to last The pulse of the city is a joyful heartbeat From the winter sky to the bustling street. Yeah, the days are short but the spirit’s long We’re singing along to our favorite song! [Verse 2] In the living room, the decorations are bright Red, gold, and green in the warm evening light We’re watching the specials, the ones we know best Like the one with Charlie Brown and all the rest The gang is all dancing, we’re feeling alright I've never had such fun as we're having tonight. I’m holding my eggnog, it’s creamy and thick Spiked with the rum, yeah, that 's the trick A sprinkle of nutmeg, so fragrant and sweet A cozy, warm glow from my head to my feet. [Bridge] It stays cold outside while the winter winds blow But inside the party, the festive lights show Laughter is ringing, and I’m right in the swing Finding the magic that the holidays bring I’m sharing the stories, I’m joining the fun The best part of Christmas has only begun! [Post-Chorus] The kitchen in a flurry, a mid-winter dream From the crisp, cold air to the rising steam Rising from the mugs, rising from the cup Everything is looking, everything is looking UP! [Outro] The Christmas star is shining bright! Glad to be with you tonight. Now and forever, we’ve got the glow. That’s how we do it. Merry Christmas!