Story Behind The Song

This is a song from a 'serious' composer having fun, trying to 'bottle' his feelings during his first Christmas with his daughter Sofia Rose Kaufman.

Song Description

Tells the story of a father getting his daughter to sleep the night before Christmas. It is deliberately 'kitschy' and reminiscent of past era - something like Burl Ives might sing. People are nostalgic for this, young parents love it. This song, like true 'kitsch, let's you in on the joke while being totally sincere.

Lyrics

ROSIE'S FIRST CHRISTMAS

A father puts his daughter to sleep the night before Christmas

dialogue:
Child laughter.
Father: 'Now Rosie, it's time to go to sleep'
Rosie: 'But why Daddy? I want to stay up and see Santa Clause'
Father: 'Well, uh... for Santa Clause to come you have to Go to sleep."
Rosie: 'But why Daddy?"
Father: "Well... it goes like this"
SONG:
Santa Clause - will be here because
All the children go to sleep.

Have no fear - he'll be here
He's got many plans to keep.

Hushabye, don't you cry
There are many more hours to go

Oh we're dancin' through the snow
Beyond the fields we know
To sleepy land - dreamin' and
Just sittin' here watchin' your Rosy glow,
I love you so, I love you so

Rosie: "I love you too Daddy!"
Father: 'That's nice'

REPEAT

You're the cutest little baby in the world
I love you so, I love you so

You're the cutest little baby in the world
I love you so, I love you so

This'll be the best Christmas that we've ever had
And let me tell you why

Santa Clause - will be here because
Daddy got Baby to sleep.

Have no fear - he'll be here
I've got no better plans to keep.

Don't you cry, I'm tellin' you why
Cause Daddy's sittin' right her by your side

Oh we're dancin' through the snow
Beyond the fields we know
To sleepy land - dreamin' and
Just sittin' here watchin' your rosy glow,
I love you so, I love you so

I love you so... Ho! Ho!