CHRISTMAS WRAPPING by The Waitresses (written by Chris Butler)
 
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Strum Two Verses
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"Bah, humbug!" No, that's too strong, ‘cause it is my favorite holiday
 D C B
But all this year's been a busy blur, don't think I have the energy
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To add to my already mad rush, just 'cause it 'tis the season.
 D C B
The perfect gift for me would be completions and connections left from
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Last year, ski shop, encounter, most interesting.
D C B
Had his number but never the time, most of '81 passed along those lines.
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So deck those halls, trim those trees, raise up cups of Christmas cheer,
D E A
I just need to catch my breath, Christmas by myself this year.
 
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Calendar picture, frozen landscape, chilled this room for twenty-four days,
D C B
Evergreens, sparkling snow, get this winter over with! 
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Flashback to springtime, saw him again, would've been good to go for lunch,
D C B
Couldn't agree when we were both free, we tried, we said we'd keep in touch.
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Didn't of course ‘til summertime, out to the beach to his boat could I join him?
D C B
No, this time it was me, sunburn in the third degree.
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Now the calendar's just one page, and, of course, I am excited.
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Tonight's the night, I've set my mind, not to do too much about it.
 
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Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas! But I think I'll miss this one this year. x4
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Hardly dashing through the snow, 'cause I bundled up too tight.
D C B 
Last minute, had to do, a few cards, a few calls,
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Because it's R. S. V. P., no thanks, no party lights.
 D C B 
It's Christmas Eve, gonna relax, turned down all of my invites.
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Last fall I had a night to myself, same guy called, Halloween party,
D  C B
Waited all night for him to show, this time his car wouldn't go.
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Forget it, it's cold, it's getting late, trudge on home to celebrate
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In a quiet way, unwind, doing Christmas right this time.
 
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A&P has provided me, with the world's smallest turkey
D C B
Already in the oven, nice and hot, Oh damn! Guess what I forgot?
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So on with the boots, back out in the snow, to the only all-night grocery,
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When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
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In the line is that guy I've been chasing all year!
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"I'm spending this one alone," he said. "Need a break; this year's been crazy."
 D C B
I said, "Me too, but why are you? You mean you forgot cranberries too?"
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Then suddenly we laughed and laughed, caught on to what was happening
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That Christmas magic's brought this tale, to a very happy ending!
 
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Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas! But I wouldn’t miss this one this year. x4