Story Behind The Song
This is an instrumental version of "How Many Christmases" ... which was recorded with Rosanne Cash as lead singer, and used a "virtual choir" of over 2,000 kids' voices, singing from around the world.
it is a Christmas-themed wish for World Peace.
Song Description
Christmas-themed wish for Peace ... vocal version featured on "CoolSide of Yuletide" performed by the Young People's Chorus of New York City, with Rosanne Cash as lead singer. Raises funds for two very worthy, youth-oriented causes involving music.
Song Length |
3:29 |
Genre |
Classical - General, Unique - Holiday |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
Subject |
Spirituality |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
HOW MANY CHRISTMASES
I heard and loved the stories as a child
I've sung the carols
"Peace on earth" and "mercy mild"
And when I deck my Christmas tree with light
I always stop to wonder
What ... took place that Holy night
How many Christmases will there be
Till we learn to live as one
How many Christmases will we need
Before a new world has begun
When "peace on earth" is truly real
and not just words we've sung
I see a world in trouble, every day
Can we live together, will we find a way
And when I deck my Christmas tree with light
I always stop to wonder
What took place that Holy night
How many Christmases will there be
Till we learn to live as one
How many Christmases will we need
Before a new world has begun
When "peace on earth" is truly real
and not just words we've sung
How many Christmases will there be
Till we learn to live as one
How many Christmases will we need
Before a new world has begun
When "peace on earth" is truly real
and not just words we've sung
How many Christmases?