You should see all the lights in our old neighborhood

I never thought that little street could ever look so good

I knew that she'd be busy, it's her favorite time of the year

And I don't think she notice, I slipped off to be here



Mary, it's Christmas, and I just had to stop by

To spend a little time with you on this special night

God knows if she could see us now, she wouldn't understand

But Mary, it's Christmas, and I just had to take that chance



Don't the snow sure look pretty, as the flakes are fallin' down

It's a blanket from heaven coverin' the ground

And that cold wind can cut a man clear to the bone

I guess it's time I got up and took myself back home



Mary, it's Christmas, and I just had to stop by

To spend a little time with you on this special night

God knows if she could see us now, she wouldn't understand

But Mary, it's Christmas, and I just had to take that chance



Well, she's started askin' questions

Though she's barely two

Like, if reindeer fly to heaven

Would Santa bring her love to you



Mary, it's Christmas, and I just had to stop by

To spend a little time with you on this special night

Someday we'll be together forever, but till then

But Mary, it's Christmas, and I'll do the best I can



This cold wind can cut a man clear to the bone

I guess it's time I got up off my knees and took myself back home