The Sinatra Christmas Album

Frank Sinatra The Sinatra Christmas Album Lyrics
1.Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Written:Hugh Martin/Ralph Blane
Arranger:Gil Grau

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
Next year all our troubles will be out of sight

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the yule-tide gay
Next year all our troubles will be miles away

Once again as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Will be near to us once more

Someday soon, we all will be together
If the Fates allow
Until then, we'll have to muddle through somehow
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now.


2.An Old Fashioned Christmas

Written:Sammy Cahn/Jimmy Van Heusen
Arranger:Nelson Riddle
Artist:Frank Sinatra/Fred Waring/His Pennsylvanians

Give me an old fashioned Christmas, an old fashioned Christmas,
Family faces, wide open spaces, covered with snow,
Right now my mom there in the kitchen, basting the Christmas
bird,
You'll have to take my word, you can't find that at the automat.

An old fashioned fireplace, give me an old fashioned fireplace,
My heart remembers smoldering embers, warming your glow,
I'd trade that whole Manhattan skyline, the shimmering steel and
chrome,
For one old fashioned Christmas back home.


3.I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

Written:Edward B.Marks/Longfellow
Arranger:Nelson Riddle
Artist:Frank Sinatra/Fred Waring/His Pennsylvanians

I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men.

I thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along th' unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.

And in despair I bowed my head
'There is no peace on earth,' I said,
'For hate is strong and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.'

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
'God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
With peace on earth, good will to men.'

Till ringing, singing on its way
The world revolved from night to day,
A voice, a chime, a chant sublime
Of peace on earth, good will to men.


4.The Little Drummer Boy

Written:Henry Onorati/Harry Simeone/Katherine K.Davis
Arranger:Jack Halloran
Artist:Frank Sinatra/Fred Waring/His Pennsylvanians

Come they told me (pa-rum pum pum pum)
A newborn King to see (pa-rum pum pum pum)
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King
So to honor Him (pa-rum pum pum pum)
when we come

Little Baby (pa-rum pum pum pum)
I am a poor boy too (pa-rum pum pum pum)
I have no gift to bring (pa-rum pum pum pum)
that's fit to give our King
Shall I play for You? (pa-rum pum pum pum)
On my drum

Mary nodded (pa-rum pum pum pum)
The ox and lamb kept time (pa-rum pum pum pum)
I played my drum for Him (pa-rum pum pum pum)
I played my best for Him
Then He smiled at me (pa-rum pum pum pum)
Me and my drum


5.Go Tell It on the Mountain

Written:Traditional
Arranger:Jack Halloran
Artist:F Sinatra/Bing Crosby/Fred Waring/His Pennsylvania

Go, go, tell everybody,
Go, go tel, tell everybody, go
Go tell, tell everybody go,
Go tell, tell everybody go,

Go tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere,
Go tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.
Go tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere,
Go tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.

While shepherds kept their watching
For silent flocks by night,
Behold throughout the heavens,
There shone a holy light.

Go tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere,
Go tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.
Go tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere,
Go tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.

The shepherds stirred and trembled,

When lo, above the earth,

Rang out the angels calling,

That hail our savior's birth.

Go tell it on the mountain,

Over the hills and everywhere,

Go tell it on the mountain,

That Jesus Christ is born.

Go tell it on the mountain,

Over the hills and everywhere,

Go tell it on the mountain,

That Jesus Christ is born.

Tell me the lowly saviour,

A humble cloth was worn.

And then there was the vision,

And on the crib was born.

Go tell it on the mountain,

Over the hills and everywhere,

Go tell it on the mountain,

That Jesus Christ is born.

You better go tell it on the mountain,

Over the hills and everywhere,

Go tell it on the mountain,

That Jesus Christ is born.

That Jesus Christ is born.

That Jesus Christ is born.


6.We Wish You The Merriest

Written:Les Brown
Arranger:Jack Halloran/Harry Betts
Artist:F Sinatra/Bing Crosby/Fred Waring/His Pennsylvania

We wish you the merriest, the merriest, the merriest, the
merriest to you
We wish you the merriest, the merriest, the merriest, yes the
merriest,
We wish you the merriest, the merriest, the merriest Yule cheer,
We wish you the happiest, the happiest, the happiest, yes the
happiest,
We wish you the happiest, the happiest, the happiest New Year.

May your tree be filled with happiness, happiness and
friendliness for all
May your heart be filled with cheerfulness,
With happiness and cheerfulness and friendliness for all.

We wish you the happiest, the happiest, the happiest, yes the
happiest,
We wish you the merriest, the merriest, the merriest Yule cheer,
And the happiest New Year.
The happiest and the friendliest, and the merriest, the
cheerfullest,
And the happiest New Year.


7.Whatever Happened To Christmas?

Written:Jimmy Webb
Arranger:Don Costa
Artist:F Sinatra/The Jimmy Joyce Singers/Orchestra

Whatever happened to Christmas? It's gone and left no traces,
Whatever happened to the faces or the glow,
Whatever happened to Christmas, to Christmas way of living?
Whatever happened to the giving, the magic in the snow?

Remember the sight and the smell and the sound,
And remember hearing the call,
Remember how love was all around, whatever happened to it all?

Whatever happened to Christmas, bells in the streets were
ringing,
Whatever happened to the singing, the songs we used to know.
Whatever happened to this Christmas, and when did it disappeared
from view,
Where was I, and whatever happened to you?
Whatever happened to Christmas and you?


8.The Twelve Days Of Christmas

Written:Sammy Cahn/Jimmy Van Heusen
Artist:F Sinatra/Tina/Nancy Sinatra/The Jimmy Joyce Singe

On the (first) day of Christmas, we gave our loving dad (my
children gave to me)
Twelve dozen kisses, Eleven jars of jelly, Ten silken hankies,
Nine games of scrabble, Eight pairs of cufflinks, Seven books of
fiction,
Six golden lighters, Five ivory combs,
Four mission lights, Three golf clubs, Two silken scarfs,
And a most lovely lavender tie.

1. On the first day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.

2. On the second day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree.

3.-12. third...three French hens;
fourth...four calling birds;
fifth...five golden rings;
sixth...six geese a-laying;
seventh...seven swans a-swimming;
eighth...eight maids a-milking;
ninth...nine ladies dancing;
tenth...ten lords a-leaping;
eleventh...eleven pipers piping;
twelfth...twelve drummers drumming


9.The Bells Of Christmas

Written:Sammy Cahn/Jimmy Van Heusen
Arranger:Nelson Riddle
Artist:F Sinatra/Tina/Nancy Sinatra/The Jimmy Joyce Singe

The bells, the bells, ringing everywhere for the sound of
Christmas is in the air,
The bells, the bells, from the steeple above, telling us it's
the season of love,
Ring out, let the tale be told that inspires the dream of the
young and old,
Love, love, let your hearts unfold, for the bells of Christmas
are ringing.

The bells, the bells, on a wintry night, with the friendly fire
burning warm and bright,
The bells, the bells, on the steeple above, telling us it's the
season of love.
Ring out, let the tale be told, that inspires the dream of the
young and old,
Love, love, let your hearts unfold, for the bells of Christmas
are ringing.

The bells, the bells, they've been here and now, to a world that
almost forgotten how
The bells, the bells, from the steeple above, telling us it's
the season of love.
Ring out, let the tale be told that inspires the dream of the
young and old,
Love, love, let your hearts unfold, for the bells of Christmas
are ringing.
The bells of Christmas are ringing.


10.I Wouldn't Trade Christmas

Written:Jimmy Van Heusen/Sammy Cahn
Artist:F Sinatra/Tina/Nancy Sinatra/The Jimmy Joyce Singe

I wouldn't trade Christmas, no no, never would I,
Wouldn't trade Christmas, I love you the best,
I wouldn't trade Christmas, no no, never would I,
Wouldn't trade Christmas, I love you the best.

It's time for the hollys of fun, and the folly or all of that
jolly jazz,
The people are glowing, the sand is now howing, each window is
showing it has
All the latest in choicing, the daddy invoicing and all that
razzle that does,
But I wouldn't trade Christmas, wouldn't trade Christmas for New
Year's Day,
Thanksgiving, Holloween and the rest. Christmas we love you the
best.

I wouldn't trade, no, no. never would I, wouldn't trade
Christmas, I love you the best.
The traffic gets poky, the turkey gets smoky, and all of that
holy stuff,
The people are shopping for things they'll be swapping like
filigree boxes of snuff,
Though you pour the hot toddy, to force everybody, though half
of the toddy's enough,
I wouldn't trade Christmas, wouldn't trade Christmas for
Father's Day or Mother's,
Valentine, and the rest, Christmas we love you the best.

The jingle fell jingle you feel the old tingle, you buy the
first single scene.
The idea is clever but subways will never quite handle that huge
evergreen.
And the old office party, with Stanley and Molly keep drinking
until they turn green.
But I wouldn't trade Christmas, wouldn't trade Christmas for
Labor Day, or Easter,
Washington and the rest, Christmas we love you the best.


11.The Christmas Waltz

Written:Sammy Cahn/Jule Styne
Arranger:Nelson Riddle
Artist:Frank Sinatra/The Jimmy Joyce Singers/Orchestra

Frosted windowpanes
Candies gleaming inside
Painted candy canes on the tree
Santa's on his way
He's filled his sleigh with things
Things for you and me

It's that time of year
When the world falls in love
Ev'ry song you hear seems to say,
'Merry Christmas,
May your New Year dreams come true'

And this song of mine
In three-quarter time
Wishes you and yours
the same thing, too


12.A Baby Just Like You

Lyrics:John Denver/J.Henry
Music:John Denver/J.Henry
Arranger:Don Costa

The season is upon us now
A time for gifts and giving
And as the year draws to its close
I think about my living
The Christmas time when I was young,

The magic and the wonder,
But colors dull and candles dim,
And dark my standing under
O little Zachary, shining light

You've set my soul to dreaming
You've given back my joy in life
And filled me with new meaning
A Savior King was born that day,

A baby just like you,
And as the Magi came with gifts,
I come with my gift too
That peace on Earth fills up your time,
That brotherhood surrounds you.

That you may know the warmth of love,
And wrap it all around you
It's just a wish, a dream I'm told
From days when I was young

Merry Christmas, little Zachary
Merry Christmas, everyone
Merry Christmas, little Zachary
Merry Christmas, everyone


13.Christmas Memories

Written:Marilyn Bergman/Don Costa/Alan Bergman
Arranger:Don Costa

Singing carols, stringing popcorn, making footprints in the
snow,
Memories, Christmas memories, they're the sweetest ones I know.
Cookies taking in the kitchen, calls in rhythm everywhere,
Proxies, Christmas memories, float like snowflakes in the air.

Oh the joy of waking Christmas mornings, the family round the
tree,
We had a way of making Christmas morning as merry as can be,
I close my eyes and see shining faces
Of all the children who now have children of their own
Funny, but comes December, and I remember every Christmas I've
known.