Everyone, everywhereFeels the thrill in the airChristmas eve, christmas eveChristmas eve!All the streets snowy whiteAs they sing silent nightOn this holy holiday eve!All the kids are so goodGo to bed when they shouldMustn’t take any chances tonight!They will sleep with a smileAs they dream all the whileOf the gifts they’ll receiveChristmas eve!< instrumental break >La, la la, la, la la, la, la laLa, la la . . .If they gave me a choiceIf they left it to meI know just what my present would bePeace on earth to all menAnd good will once againAll the things we truly believeSince that long, long ago christmas eve!La, la la, la, la la, la, la laLa, la la christmas eve, christmas eveChristmas eve!La, la la, la, la la,La, la la . . . to fade