Альбом Frank Sinatra

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 holly, the fun and the folly, and all of that jolly jazz,
The people are glowing, the Santas ho-ho-ing, each window is showing it has
All the latest in toy things, the daddy and boy things and all that
razz-a-ma-tazz,
But I wouldn't trade Christmas, wouldn't trade Christmas for New Year's Day,
Thanksgiving, Halloween 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 pokey, the turkey gets smoky, and all of that hokey 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 bells jingle, you feel the old tingle, you buy the Kris Kringle
scene.
The idea is clever but subways will never quite handle that huge evergreen.
And the old office party, with Sammy and Marty, 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.

Snow falling down children all around
And I'll be their Santa Claus clown
It's a time for girls and boys
Just look at me, happy as can be
Taking pleasure just to see them...
Playing with their toys

I haven't heard a word from you
And wondering what your doin'
Wish that you could see them too
And be here by my side
And almost every day one of them will say
Why'd he ever have to go away
And the tears are so hard to hide

It's such a lonely time of year
Holidays and birthdays
And summer days and winter days
And any day when your not here

Now Johnny's getting big and Mary's like a twig
And little Joe's so grown up....
He helped mama trim the tree
And looking at him now it's funny but somehow
I get the strangest feeling
Your standing right here by me
Now he's so much like a man
Reaching for my hand
And trying so hard to understand
Why my mood is changed
I got to turn my face away
I don't know what to say
Try to get myself together
And keep from calling out your name

It's such a lonely time of year
Holidays and birthdays
And summer days and winter days
And any day when your not here

Yes, It's such a lonely time of year
Holidays and birthdays
And summer days and winter days
And rainy days and sunny days
Any day when your not here

Some children see Him lily white,
the baby Jesus born this night.
Some children see Him lily white,
with tresses soft and fair.
Some children see Him bronzed and brown,
The Lord of heav'n to earth come down.
Some children see Him bronzed and brown,
with dark and heavy hair.

Some children see Him almond-eyed,
this Savior whom we kneel beside.
some children see Him almond-eyed,
with skin of yellow hue.
Some children see Him dark as they,
sweet Mary's Son to whom we pray.
Some children see him dark as they,
and, ah! they love Him, too!

The children in each different place
will see the baby Jesus' face
like theirs, but bright with heavenly grace,
and filled with holy light.
O lay aside each earthly thing
and with thy heart as offering,
come worship now the infant King.
'Tis love that's born tonight!

One cold and blessed winter
In ancient Bethelem,
A Child was born to save us;
Sing 'Halleluyah, amen.
Tu scendi dalle stelle,
O Re del cielo,
E vieni in'una grotta,
Al freddo, al gielo.
O Bambino, mio divino,
Io ti vedo qui tremar.
O Dio beato,
O quanto ti costo la vermi amato.

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.

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?

You better watch out
You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list
And checking it twice;
Gonna find out Who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping


He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake!
O! You better watch out!
You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town

Kids, kids, Christmas is for kids
Look around and you will see
Kids from one to ninety three
Laughin', lovin' life and being kids

Kids, kids, Christmas is for kids
Kids like you and little brother
Aunts and uncles, dad and mother
Grandma, grandpa and all the other kids

Daddy runs the electric train
While all the children wait in vain
To take their turn and play an engineer
And grandpa pinches grandmas cheek
As all your family sneaks a peak
And suddenly their wrinkles disappear
Take a look at Betty Joe
She's underneath the mistletoe
Pretending that she doesn't know it's there
And in the front yard uncle mike
Just fell of brothers brand new bike
There's Christmas cheer and laughter everywhere

Kids, kids, yes Christmas is for kids
Christmas time is here again
And now is when the fun begins
This time of year we all turn into kids
La, la, la, la, la, la....
Kids

Frosted window panes, candles gleaming inside
Painted candy canes on the tree
Santa's on his way, he's filled his sleigh with things
Things for you and for 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


(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

(not Frank's version, this is the traditional)
On the (first) day of Christmas my true love sent to me
Twelve lords leaping, Eleven ladies dancing, Ten pipers piping
Nine drummers drumming, Eight maids milking, Seven swans swimming
Six geese laying, Five gold rings
Four calling birds, Three french hens, Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree

(this is Frank's version)
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.