Story Behind The Song

This is a bluegrass, traditional country Christmas song about finding and feeling joy with friends.

Lyrics

THE RHYTHM OF JOY
(by Sandy Sherman & Jeanne Parson)

I recall the day when Momma said to Daddy
"This season just ain't what it used to be
We used to go out caroling for hours
Now all we do is sit and watch T.V."

Then she sprang up like an elf from her recliner
In a twinkling she had snatched up his remote
She started calling up some friends and neighbors
Saying "Hurry over---grab your hat and coat....

CHORUS:
It's a time for celebrating
And the songs of cheer are waiting
Let your heart beat-----to the rhythm of joy, joy, joy
Keep the pace and never lose it
When you still can make some music
Let your heart beat----- to the rhythm of joy

Suddenly our home was so inviting
And Daddy put a yule log on the fire
A few hot toddies, then we all were ready
To sing out like the Tabernacle Choir

Daddy brushed the dust off his old fiddle
Momma played piano right on cue
When the clock struck midnight no one noticed
That goes to show what holidays can do

CHORUS:

BRIDGE: Just when everyone had started heading for the door
Daddy said, "Come On...we've got the chance to sing one more"

CHORUS :
It's a time for celebrating
There's no point in hesitating
Let your heart beat-----to the rhythm of joy, joy, joy
Keep the pace and face the music
'Cause it's up to you to choose it
Let your heart-------beat to the rhythm of joy!

Repeat Chorus to fade: It's a time for celebrating
And the songs of cheer are waiting
Let your heart-----beat to the rhythm of joy, joy, joy
Keep the pace and never lose it
When you still can make some music
Let your heart beat------to the rhythm of joy, joy, joy........(to fade)
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