These are Special Times - 1998

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O holy night
(Traditional)

O holy night
The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
Oh, hear the angel voices
O night divine
Oh, the night when Christ was born
O night divine
Oh, night
Oh night divine

Truly He taught us to love one another
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother
And in His name all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
With all within hearts we praise His holy name
Christ (Christ) is the Lord
Then ever, ever praise we

Noel
Noel
Oh night, o night divine
Noel
Noel
Oh night, o night divine
Noel
Noel
Ooh, ooh holy night

Don't save it all for Christmas day
(Peter Zizzo, Ric Wake, Celine Dion)

Don't get so busy that you miss
Giving just a little kiss
To the ones you love
Don't even wait a little while
To give them just a little smile
A little is enough

How many people are crying
How many people are dying
How many people are asking for love

So don't save it all for Christmas day
Find a way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas day
Find your way
'Cause holidays have come and gone
But loves lives on
If you give on
Love...

How could you wait another minute
A hug is warmer when you're in it
And baby that's a fact
And saying "I love you"'s always better
Seasons, reasons, they don't matter
So don't hold back
How many people in this world
So needful in this world
How many people in this world
So needful in this world
How many people are praying for love

So don't save it all for Christmas day
Find a way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas day
Find your way
'Cause holidays have come and gone
But loves lives on
If you give on
Love...

Let all the children know
Everywhere that they go
Their whole life long
Let them know love

So don't save it all for Christmas day
Find a way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas day
Find your way
'Cause holidays have come and gone
But loves lives on
If you give on
Love...
Love...

Blue Christmas
(Jay Johnson, Bill Hayes)

I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I'll be so blue thinking about you
Decorations of red
On a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same
If you're not here with me

And when those blue snow flakes start falling
And when those blue memories start falling
You'll be doing all right with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas

Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh

Decorations of red
On a green Christmas tree
Oh, won't be the same
If you're not here with me

I'll have a blue Christmas, that's certain
And when that blue heartache starts hurting
You'll be doing all right
With your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas

Mmmm

Another year has gone by
(Bryan Adams, Elliot Kennedy)

So many 25th's of December
Just as many 4th of July's
And we're still holding it together
It only comes down to you and I

I know you can still remember
Things we said right from the start
When we said that this could be special
I'm keeping those words deep down in my heart

Another year has gone by
And I'm still the one by you're side
After everything that's gone by
There's still no one saying goodbye
Though another year has gone by

I've never been much for occasions
You never let a birthday go by
With announcing how much you love me
But the truth was always there
Right there in your eyes
And we're still holding hands when we're walking
Acting like we've only just met
But how could that be
When there's so much history
Guess that's how true lovers can get

Another year has gone by

The magic of Christmas day (God bless us everyone)
(D. Snider)

Deck the halls with boughts of holly
It's the season to be jolly
And be thankful for all that we have
All the lights and decorations
Put up in anticipation
Of the joyful celebration
That's on its way
(We're) counting the days
'Til it's time for Christmas day

Oh and God bless us everyone
The good and the bad
The happy; the sad
Oh and God bless us everyone
Here's to family and friends
It's good to be here again

On the streets there's children laughing
People smile as they are passing
Christmas time is here, our waiting is done
Wishing it could last forever
Not just twelve days in December
Through the year let's try to remember
That special way
That everyone feels
It's the magic of Christmas day

Oh and God bless us everyone
The good and the bad
The happy; the sad
Oh and God bless us everyone
Here's to family and friends
It's good to be here again
So fill your heart with love and joy
And through the eyes of girls and boy
Share their wonder, live through their joy
It's easy to do, just open your heart
The spirit will come to you
Oh and God bless us everyone
The good and the bad
The happy; the sad
Oh and God bless us everyone
Here's to family and friends
Till next time we meet again

Ave Maria
(Gounod)

Ave Maria!
Maiden mild!
Oh, listen to a maiden's prayer
for thou can't hear amid the wild
this thou, this thou can't save amid, despair
we slumbers safely tear the Mother
though we be man outcast relieved
Oh maiden, hear a maidens sorrow
Oh mother, hear a suppliant child
Ave Maria

Ave Maria, gracia plena
Maria, gracia plena
Maria, gracia plena
Ave, ave dominus
dominus tecum

The murky cavern's air so heavy
Shall breath of balm if thou hast smiled
Oh Maiden, hear a maiden's pleadin
Oh Mother, hear a suppliant child
Ave Maria
Ave Maria

Adeste fideles (O come all ye faithful)
(Traditional)

Oh come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
Oh come ye, oh come ye, to Bethlehem

Oh come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
Oh come ye, oh come ye, to Bethelehem
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels

Oh come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Oh come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation
Oh sing, all ye citizens of heaven above
Glory to God, all glory in the highest
Oh come, let us adore Him
Oh come, let us adore Him
Oh come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning
Jesus, to Thee be glory given
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing
Oh come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Oh come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord

(Oh come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant

The Christmas song (Chestnuts roasting on an open fire)
(Mel Torme, Robert Wells)

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos

Everybody knows
A turkey and some mistletoe
Help to make the season bright
Tiny tots with their eyes all a-glow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight

They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys
and goodies on his sleigh
And every mother's child is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really know
how to fly

And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety two
Although it's been said
Many times many ways
Merry Christmas to you

And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety two
Although it's been said
Many times many ways
Merry Christmas to you
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
To you

The prayer
(David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager, Alberto Testa, Tony Renis)

I pray you'll be my eyes, and watch us where we go
And help us to be wise in times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way
Lead us to the place, guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe

I pray we'll find your light, and hold it in our hearts
When stars go out each night, remind us where you are
Let this be our prayer, when shadows fill our day
Help us find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us fait so we'll be safe

A world where pain and sorrow will be ended
And every heart that's broken will be mended
And we'll remember we are all God's children
Reaching out to touch you
Reaching to the sky

We as that life be kind, and watch us from above
We hope each soul will find another soul to love
Let this be our prayer, just like every child

Who needs to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be save
Needs to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us fait so we'll be safe

Brahm's lullaby
(Johannes Brahms)

Lullaby and good night
In the sky stars are bright
Around your head
Flowers gay
Set you slumbers till day

Lullaby and good night
In the sky stars are bright
'Round your head
Flowers gay
Set you slumbers till day

Close your eyes
Now and rest
May these hours
Be blessed

Close your eyes
Now and rest
May these hours
Be blessed

Bonne nuit cher enfant
Dans tes langes blancs
Repose joyeux
En rêvant des cieux

Quand le jour reviendra
Tu te réveilleras
Quand le jour reviendra
Tu te réveilleras

Lullaby and good night
In the sky stars are bright
Around your head
Flowers gay
Set you slumbers till day

Christmas eve
(Maria Christensen, Curt Frasca)

Snow falling gently to the ground
'Tis night before
And in my heart there is no doubt
That this is gonna be
The brightest holiday
'Cause here you are with me
Baby, baby, I can't wait

To spend this special time of year with someone who
Makes me feel the special way that you do

Ooh, yeah
Walkin' with you in a winter's snow
Kissin' underneath the mistletoe
People smiling everywhere we go
It's Christmas Eve and they can see we're in love

Ooh, you make the season bright
With the lights reflected in your eyes
All my dreams are comin' true tonight
It's Christmas Eve and I can see we're in love

We'll stay up late tonight
Decorate the tree
Just look into my eyes
And I will tell you truthfully
That I don't need no Santa Claus
To hear my Christmas wish
I got you in my arms
And what could be a better gift
Than to spend my favorite time of year
With the one I really love so near

Ooh, yeah
Walkin' with you in a winter's snow (winter snow)
Kissin' underneath the mistletoe (mistletoe)
People smiling everywhere we go
It's Christmas Eve and they can see we're in love

Ooh, you make the season bright
With the lights reflected in your eyes
All my dreams are comin' true tonight
It's Christmas Eve and I can see we're in love

And bells are ringing when I hear you say
We'll do it all again on Christmas day
I can't wait

Walkin' with you in a winter's snow
Kissin' underneath the mistletoe
People smiling everywhere we go
It's Christmas Eve and they can see we're in love

Ooh, you make the season bright
With the lights reflected in your eyes
All my dreams are comin' true tonight
It's Christmas Eve and I can see we're in love

Walkin' with you in a winter's snow
Kissin' underneath the mistletoe
People smiling everywhere we go

These are the special times
(Diane Warren)

In these moments, moments of our lives
All the world is ours
And this world is so right
You and I sharing this time together
Sharing the same dream
As the time goes by, we will find

These are the special times
Times we'll remember
These are the precious times
The tender times we'll hold in our hearts forever
These are the sweetest times
These times together
And through it all, one thing will always be true
The special times are the times I share with you

With each moment, moment passing by
We'll make memories that will last all our lives
As you and I travel through time together
Living this sweet dream
And every day, we can say
These are the special times
Times we'll remember
These are the precious times
The tender times we'll hold in our hearts forever
These are the sweetest times
These times together
And through it all, one thing will always be true
The special times are the times I share with you

These tender moments
When heaven is so close
These are the moments that I know

These are the special times
Times we'll remember
These are the precious times
The tender times we'll hold in our hearts forever
These are the sweetest times
These times together
And through it all, one thing will always be true
The special times are the times I share
The special times are the times we share
The special times are the times I share with you

Happy Xmas (War is over)
(John Lennon, Yoko Ono)

So this is Xmas
And what have you done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Xmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young

A very Merry Xmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear

And so this is Xmas
For weak and for strong
For rich and the poor ones
The world is so wrong
And so happy Xmas
For black and for white
For yellow and red ones
Let's stop all the fight

A very Merry Xmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear

And so this is Xmas
And what have we done
Another year over
A new one just begun
And so happy Xmas
We hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young

A very Merry Xmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
War is over, if you want it
War is over now

Happy Xmas

I'm your angel
(R. Kelly)

No mountains too high for you to climb
All you have to do is have some climbing faith, oh yeah
No rivers too wide for you to make it across
All you have to do is believe it when you pray

And then you will see the morning will come
And everyday will be bright as the sun
All of your fears cast them on me
I just want you to see

I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I'll hear your voices when you call me
I am your angel
And when all hope is gone, I'm near
No matter how far you are, I'm near
It makes no difference who you are
I am your angel
I am your angel

I saw your teardrops, and I heard you cry
All you need is time
Seek me and you shall find (You)
You have everything and your still lonely
It don't have to be this way
Let me show you a better day

And then you will see
The morning will come
And all of your days will be bright as the sun

So all of your fears (all of your fears)
Just cast them on me
How can I make you see

I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I'll hear your voices when you call me
I am your angel
And when all hope is gone, I'm near
No matter how far you are, I'm near
It makes no difference who you are
I am your angel
I am your angel

And when its time to face the storm
I'll be right by your side
Grace will keep us safe and warm
And I know we will survive

And when it seems as if
Your end is drawing near (End is drawing near)
Don't you dare give up the fight (Oh no)
Put your trust beyond the skys

I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I'll hear your voices when you call me
I am your angel
And when all hope is gone, I'm near
No matter how far you are, I'm near
It makes no difference who you are
I am your angel
I am your angel

Feliz navidad
(José Feliciano)

Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Prospero ano y felicidad

Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Prospero ano y felicidad

I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart

We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of our hearts

We're just getting hot
Ooh

Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Prospero ano y felicidad

You can sing with me

Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Prospero ano y felicidad

Come on let's do it

I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart

We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of our hearts

Ooh
Ooh
From the bottom of my heart

Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Prospero ano y felicidad

Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Prospero ano y felicidad

We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of our hearts

We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of our hearts

From the bottom of my heart
We wanna wish you
From our hearts
Ooh

Les cloches du hameau
(Johannes Brahms)

Les cloches du hameau
Chantent dans la campagne
Le son du chalumeau
Egaye la montagne

On entend (on entend)
Les bergers (les bergers)

Chanter dans les prairies
Ces refrains si legers
Que charment leurs amies;
Tra la la, tra la la la la la
Tra la la la la la la la la la la
Tra la la, tra la la la la la
Tra la la la la la la la la la la

C'est l'heure de retour
Et la jeune bergère
Voyant la fin du jour
Regagne sa chaumière
On entend

Tra la la, tra la la la la la
Tra la la la la la la la la la la
Tra la la, tra la la la la la
Tra la la la la la la la la la la

Lorsque dans le rocher
La tempète tourmente
Autour du vieux foyer
Joyeusement l'on chante
On entend