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Christmas On My Own
04:30
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I was minding my own business when someone rang my bell
The thought of carol singers is my idea of hell
But I joined the heavenly angels with my relentless monotone
Now it seems I might spending Christmas on my own
Twenty four hour packages delivered to my door
I can’t remember what I bought or who I bought them for
It makes me sad to think about the money I have blown
Perhaps it wouldn’t be so bad to spend Christmas on my own
If I want a day of rest
Alone in just my pants and vest
It doesn’t mean I’m lonely or forlorn
It’s not an act of blasphemy
To be in my own company
I promise I will keep the curtains drawn
She has festive expectations and stockings to fill
But my pockets are as empty as an overnight till
Credit cards and overdrafts, despotic payday loans
I could save myself a fortune and spend Christmas on my own
If I decide to stay in bed
It doesn’t mean I’ve lost my head
Somebody has to take a moral stand
I’m not prepared to paint the town
In PJs and a dressing gown
I thought you of all people would understand
You can stick your decorations and your twinkly fairy lights
But I must admit without you Christmas wouldn’t be quite right
We won’t be watching Dr Who and I’ll disconnect the phone
We’ll be miserable together spending Christmas on our own
Let’s go to a polar cap
Just for the night then we’ll come back
And cuddle up to keep each other warm
So long as I’m alone with you
A private igloo just for two
Together we can weather any storm
It was the following September, our Christmas wish came true
There'll be three of us this Christmas, where once were only two
Our silent nights are over thanks to our little chaperone
A reminder of the year when we spent Christmas on our own
©Jim Pearson 2017
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Santa's Revenge
03:40
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Santa Claus is crying 'cos there isn't any dough
He gave it to his broker and it disappeared like snow
There's no money in the meter and there's nothing in his sack
His debtors and the bailiff wouldn't cut him any slack
Santa Claus is sighing it was never quite like this
Every boy and girl was dying to be on his good list
But the world has lost it's mystery he has to face the fact
He's been consigned to history and there's no turning back
Santa Claus is cunning he's hatched a master plan
He's heading for the city to stick it to the man
And no-one's gonna stop him 'cos he's gone 'round the bend
Santa Claus is coming and he's looking for revenge
If you don't believe me and you'd like to have some proof
Don't wait until his reindeers have landed on your roof
'Cos when you hear his "ho ho ho" in the silent of the night
Santa Claus is on his way to put the world to right
© Jim Pearson 2011
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The Jolly Holly
02:04
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© Jim Pearson 2010
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A Perfect Christmas Day
02:33
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The turkey's in the oven and the table's looking grand
Everything is gonna be exactly as we planned
We're gonna have a perfect Christmas day
There's peace on earth and every old cliché
You held my hand beneath the mistletoe
I held my breath and didn't want to let you go
Take a picture now before it fades away
There's peace on earth and every old cliché
We'll spare a thought for every girl and every boy
Who work so hard throughout the year making Christmas toys
We'll raise a glass to every boy and every girl
And hope our Christmas spirit reaches right around the world
Christmas is a time for families
To gather 'round and fall asleep in front of the TV
We celebrate the good old fashioned way
There's peace on earth and every old cliché
We're gonna have a perfect Christmas day
There's peace on earth and every old cliché
© Jim Pearson 2007
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Mr Santa
02:40
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Mr Santa, is it you
Stuck in the immigration queue?
If you can’t prove you’re who you say
The border cops won’t let you stay
Import duties must be paid
On every item in your sleigh
Without the right documentation
You might spend Christmas in detention
If you get stuck up the chimney
They’ll bag you for illegal entry
The girls and boys won’t get their toys
If you’re banged up in solitary
Christmas faces cancellation
With Santa’s threatened deportation
Don’t blame the workers at the border
They’re only paid to follow orders
If you get stuck up the chimney
They’ll have you for illegal entry
If I were you I wouldn’t bother
‘Cos they have good kids in Rwanda
Good luck next time Mr Santa
Have a good life in Rwanda
(Repeat)
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Jim Pearson UK
"You never can be sure what kind of project Jim will come up with next, but you can always be sure it's gonna be pretty darn
good." Tom Robinson BBC 6 Music.
Jim's songs range from the whimsical to some of the most bitter and somber themes, yet always with a paradoxical childlike spirit that meets them head-on – wide-eyed and full of hopeful energy.
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