WHAT I REALLY WANT FOR CHRISTMAS

        Brian Wilson


        Producer: Brian Wilson
        Released October 18 2005(USA) and November 14 2005 (UK)
        Album archive entry


        1. The Man With All The Toys
        2. What I Really Want For Christmas
        3. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
        4. O Holy Night
        5. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
        6. Hark The Herald Angels Sing
        7. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
        8. The First Noel
        9. Christmasey
        10. Little Saint Nick
        11. Deck The Halls
        12. Auld Lang Syne



        THE MAN WITH ALL THE TOYS
        (Brian Wilson/Mike Love)


        He's the man with all the toys

        Someone found a lighted house late one night
        And he saw through the window a sight
        A big man in a chair
        And little tiny men everywhere
        He's the man with all the toys

        Well how thrilled that someone must have been
        And he must have been tempted to go in
        He stayed out in the cold
        And when he left them he told
        About the man with all the toys

        He's the man with all the toys

        He's the man with all the toys
        He's the man with all the toys
        He's the man with all the toys

        He's the man with all the toys

        Let every heart prepare him room
        Let every heart prepare him room
        Let every heart prepare him room
        Let every heart prepare him room
        Let every heart prepare him room



        WHAT I REALLY WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
        (Brian Wilson/Bernie Taupin)


        Snow's so deep, stars so bright
        Hear winter wake and angels sing on Christmas night
        I'll build a fire, you'll hold me tight
        We'll pray for peace on Christmas night
        Lift our hearts, hope to find
        A world that stops to think of love at Christmas time

        Children's laughter brings, joy beyond our dreams
        Full of hope to give, these times in which we live
        Please no more lists, send no more gifts

        What I really want for Christmas
        What I really want for Christmas
        What I really want at Christmas time

        Is peace tonight, peace for all
        That Season's Greetings last beyond a festive Fall
        Santa's home, his reindeer sleep
        A child's strength is their belief
        Lift your hearts hope to find
        That belief that Children have at Christmas time

        The dying embers glow
        We watch the falling snow
        Lucky to be home, when some are all alone
        Please no more lists send no more gifts

        What I really want for Christmas
        What I really want for Christmas
        What I really want at Christmas time

        Is peace tonight, peace is hard
        Peace is more than just a sentimental card
        So be good, so be kind
        Look inside your hearts at Christmas time

        What I really want for Christmas
        What I really want for Christmas
        What I really want at Christmas time

        What I really want for Christmas
        What I really want for Christmas
        What I really want at Christmas time

        What I really want for Christmas
        What I really want for Christmas
        What I really want at Christmas time




        GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN
        (Traditional)

        God rest ye merry gentlemen,
        Let nothing you dismay,
        Remember Christ our Savior
        Was born on Christmas day,
        To save us all from Satan's power
        When we were gone astray.

        O tidings of comfort and joy,
        Comfort and joy,
        O tidings of comfort and joy.

        From God our heavenly Father
        A blessed angel came.
        And unto certain shepherds
        Brought tidings of the same,
        How that in Bethlehem was born
        The Son of God by name.

        O tidings of comfort and joy,
        Comfort and joy,
        O tidings of comfort and joy.

        "Fear not," then said the angel,
        "Let nothing you affright,
        This day is born a Savior,
        Of a pure virgin bride.
        To free all all those who trust in Him
        From Satan's power and might.

        O tidings of comfort and joy,
        Comfort and joy,
        O tidings of comfort and joy.

        To save us all from Satan's power
        When we were gone astray.

        O tidings of comfort and joy,
        Comfort and joy,
        O tidings of comfort and joy.

        Now to the Lord sing praises,
        All ye within this place,
        And with true love and brotherhood
        Each other now embrace
        This holy tide of Christmas
        That brings redeeming grace.

        O tidings of comfort and joy,
        Comfort and joy,
        O tidings of comfort and joy.

        God rest ye merry gentlemen,
        Let nothing you dismay,
        Remember Christ our Savior
        Was born on Christmas day,
        To save us all from Satan's power
        When we were gone astray.

        O tidings of comfort and joy,
        Comfort and joy,
        O tidings of comfort and joy.



        O HOLY NIGHT
        (Traditional)


        O Holy night, the stars are brightly shining
        It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth
        Long lay the world in sin and error pining
        Till He appeared and the soul felt His worth

        A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices
        For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
        Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
        O night divine! O night when Christ was born!
        O night divine! O night, O Holy night!

        Led by the light of faith serenely beaming
        With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
        So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming
        Here came the wise men from the Orient land

        The King of Kings lay in lowly manger
        In all our trials born to be our friend
        He knows our need
        To weakness is no stranger
        Behold you the King! o night when Christ was born!
        O night divine! O night, O Holy night!

        Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
        O night divine! O night when Christ was born!
        O night divine! O night, O Holy night!
        O Holy night! O Holy night! O Holy night! O Holy night!

        WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
        (Traditional)

        We wish you a Merry Christmas
        We wish you a Merry Christmas
        We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

        Oh, bring us a figgy pudding
        Oh, bring us a figgy pudding
        Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer

        Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
        Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

        Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
        Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

        We won't go until we get some
        We won't go until we get some
        We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here

        We wish you a Merry Christmas
        We wish you a Merry Christmas
        We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

        Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
        Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year
        We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

        Happy new year
        (Spoken)Merry christmas and a happy new year!


        HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING
        (Traditional)

        Hark! The herald angels sing
        Hark! The herald, Merry Christmas!
        Merry Christmas!

        Hark! The herald angels sing,
        "Glory to the newborn King;
        Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
        God and sinners reconciled!"
        Joyful, all ye nations rise,
        Join the triumph of the skies;
        With th’angelic host proclaim,
        "Christ is born in Bethlehem!"

        Hark! the herald angels sing,
        "Glory to the newborn King!"

        Christ, by highest Heav’n adored;
        Christ the everlasting Lord;
        Late in time, behold Him come,
        Offspring of a virgin’s womb.
        Veiled in flesh ye Godhead see;
        Hail th’incarnate Deity,
        Pleased as man with men appear,
        Jesus our Emmanuel.

        Hark! the herald angels sing,
        "Glory to the newborn King!"

        Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace!
        Hail the Son of Righteousness!
        Light and life to all He brings,
        Ris’n with healing in His wings.
        Mild He lays His glory by,
        Born that man no more may die.
        Born to raise the sons of earth,
        Born to give them second birth.

        Hark! the herald angels sing,
        "Glory to the newborn King!"

        Hark! The herald angels sing,
        "Glory to the newborn King;
        Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
        God and sinners reconciled!"
        Joyful, all ye nations rise,
        Join the triumph of the skies;
        With th’angelic host proclaim,
        "Christ is born in Bethlehem!"

        Hark! the herald angels sing,
        "Glory to the newborn King!"

        Hark! The herald angels sing
        Hark! The herald, Merry Christmas!
        Hark! The herald angels sing
        Hark! The herald, Merry Christmas!
        Merry Christmas!
        Hark! The herald angels sing
        Hark! The herald, Merry Christmas!



        IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR
        (Traditional)

        It came upon the midnight clear,
        That glorious song of old,
        From angels bending near the earth
        To touch their harps of gold!
        "Peace on the earth, good will to men,
        From heaven's all gracious King!
        The world in solemn stillness lay
        To hear the angels sing.

        Still through the cloven skies they come
        With peaceful wings unfurled
        And still their heavenly music floats
        O'er all the weary world;
        Above its sad and lowly plains
        They bend on hovering wing.
        And ever o'er its Babel sounds
        The blessed angels sing.

        Above its sad and lowly plains
        They bend on hovering wing.
        And ever o'er its Babel sounds
        The blessed angels sing.

        It came upon the midnight clear,
        That glorious song of old,
        From angels bending near the earth
        To touch their harps of gold!
        When peace shall over all the earth
        Its ancient splendors fling,
        And all the world give back the song
        Which now the angels sing.

        And hear the angels sing!


        THE FIRST NOEL
        (Traditional)

        The first Noel the angel did say
        Was to certain poor shepherds
        in fields as they lay;
        In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep,
        On a cold winter's night that was so deep.

        Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
        Born is the King of Israel.

        They looked up and saw a star
        Shining in the east beyond them far,
        And to the earth it gave great light,
        And so it continued both day and night.

        Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
        Born is the King of Israel.

        This star drew nigh to the northwest,
        O'er Bethlehem it took it rest,
        And there it did both stop and stay
        Right over the place where Jesus lay.

        Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
        Born is the King of Israel.

        The first Noel the angel did say
        Was to certain poor shepherds
        in fields as they lay;
        In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep,
        On a cold winter's night that was so deep.

        Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
        Born is the King of Israel.
        Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
        Born is the King of Israel.




        CHRISTMASEY
        (Brian Wilson/Jimmy Webb)

        It's finally here, it's that special season
        The day is near, you know that's the reason
        And it's smelling so Christmasey
        When we're smelling that Christmas tree
        And all the goodies are stashed away
        Waitin' for you on a silver tray
        And we're feelin' so Christmasey
        Like the feeling that it used to be
        And I'm happy as a little kid
        We're guessing where's the present's hid
        Put up the lights so we can see
        It's so Christmasey

        It's almost time to light up the candles
        The church bells chime, it's a song of Handel's
        And the music's so Christmasey
        Percolatin' inside of me
        Like a little bit of Rock and Roll
        Like a little bit of Chritsmas Soul
        And we're feelin' so Christmasey
        (We're) goin' out on a shoppin' spree
        Give a present with a great big bow
        To a stranger we don't even know
        We'll have our fun and be carefree
        'Cause it's Christmasey

        Now's the time we've waited for
        Go let in the neighbor's 'cause they're knockin'
        So open the door

        And I'm feelin' so Christmasey
        Percolatin' inside of me
        And it gives me such a great big lift
        Makes me want to give myself a gift
        And I'm feeling so Christmasey
        I want someone to dance with me
        Christmas carols are understood
        (They) let the people know we're feelin' good
        It didn't snow but we all agree
        It's still Christmasey

        It didn't snow but we all agree
        It's still Christmasey



        LITTLE SAINT NICK
        (Brian Wilson/Mike Love)

        Oooooooo
        Merry Christmas Saint Nick
        Christmas comes this time each year
        Oooooooo oooooooo

        Well, way up north where the air gets cold
        There's a tale about Christmas that you've all been told
        And a real famous cat all dressed up in red
        And he spends the whole year workin' out on his sled

        It's the little Saint Nick
        Ooooo, little Saint Nick
        It's the little Saint Nick
        Ooooo, little Saint Nick

        Just a little bobsled they call it old Saint Nick
        But she'll walk a toboggan with a four speed stick
        She's candy-apple red with a ski for a wheel
        And when Santa hits the gas, man, just watch her peel

        It's the little Saint Nick
        Ooooo, little Saint Nick
        It's the little Saint Nick
        Ooooo, little Saint Nick

        Run run reindeer
        Run run reindeer
        Whoaa
        Run run reindeer
        Run run reindeer

        He don't miss no one

        And haulin' through the snow at a frightenin' speed
        With a half a dozen deer with Rudy to lead
        He's gotta wear his goggles 'cause the snow really flies
        And he's cruisin' every pad with a little surprise

        It's the little Saint Nick
        Ooooo, little Saint Nick
        It's the little Saint Nick
        Ooooo, little Saint Nick

        Ahhhhhh
        Oooooooo
        Merry Christmas Saint Nick
        Christmas comes this time each year

        Ahhhhhh
        Oooooooo
        Merry Christmas Saint Nick
        Christmas comes this time each year

        Ahhhhhh
        Oooooooo
        Merry Christmas Saint Nick
        Christmas comes this time each year

        Ahhhhhh
        Oooooooo
        Merry Christmas Saint Nick
        Christmas comes this time each year



        DECK THE HALLS
        (Traditional)

        Deck the halls with boughs of holly
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
        'Tis the season to be jolly
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
        Don we now our gay apparel
        Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la.
        Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.

        See the blazing Yule before us.
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
        Strike the harp and join the chorus.
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
        Follow me in merry measure.
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
        While I tell of Yule-tide treasure.
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

        Fast away the old year passes.
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
        Hail the new year, lads and lasses
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
        Sing we joyous, all together.
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
        Heedless of the wind and weather.
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

        Deck the halls with boughs of holly
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
        'Tis the season to be jolly
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
        Don we now our gay apparel
        Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la.
        Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.
        Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.



        AULD LANG SYNE
        (Traditional)

        Should old acquaintance be forgot
        And never brought to mind
        Should old acquaintance be forgot
        And days of Auld Lang Syne

        And surely you'll be your pint-stowp,
        And surely I'll be mine,
        We'll take a cup of kindness yet,
        For auld lang syne!

        For Auld Lang Syne, my dear
        For Auld Lang Syne
        For Auld Lang Syne
        Should old acquaintance be forgot
        And days of Auld Lang Syne




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