Story Behind The Song
This is one of several songs written for cool jazz singer June Christie by the writing team of Arnold Miller and Connie Pearce, arranged by the renowned Pete Ruggolo, released on an album in 1961 called "This Time of Year". The album remains a holiday classic to this day.
In collaboration with bassist/arranger Jon Burr and his sextet, I recorded and released my six favorite songs from this collection in an EP called "7 Shades of Snow". The EP won a 2021 Global Music Award in the best vocal category.
Song Description
A melancholy song about being away from home on the holidays.
| Song Length |
3:16 |
Genre |
Jazz - General, Blues - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Serene |
Subject |
Holidays , Seasons |
| Similar Artists |
June Christie |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
Things I have lost and things I am learning
Make the world seem strange.
Wanderers must have something to trust,
Never let Christmas change!
Ring a merry bell at Christmas time,
Hang the holly, decorate the tables,
I am far from home.
Sing a merry song at Christmas time,
Please be jolly, tell familiar fables
For the folks who roam.
High up, tie up the mistletoe,
Tinsel tip the tree.
Popcorn and silver, on top a star,
So bright that a stranger can see it from afar.
Wrap a merry gift at Christmas time,
Curl the ribbon, stick on fancy labels,
I am far from home.
High up, tie up the mistletoe,
Tinsel tip the tree.
Popcorn and silver, on top a star,
So bright that a stranger can see it from afar.
Ring a merry bell at Christmas time,
Hang the holly, decorate the tables.
Light the highest brightest star
It may guide me home,
Do-ba-do-ba-do.