From the recording Celebrate The Love (Performer Tracks)
This song is definitely more solemn and reflective, and would fit as an item that acknowledges and supports those for whom Christmas is a time of memories, of mourning, and sadness, missing those who are no longer with us.
For many, Christmas can actually be a time of sadness. Missing love ones, and mourning those that are no longer with us can leave a huge hole that just can't be filled over the Christmas season. And that's okay. I wrote this song for those who can sometimes struggle with the happy, clappy joys of Christmas without recognising the tinges of sadness and mourning for those we have lost along the way. I hear you, and I hope this song helps in the healing. Hugs. As a item for a soloist, it taps into a very real emotion felt by many who suffer silently at Christmas time.
Lyrics
(Full Lyrics with Guitar Chords available for download separately)
I close my eyes at Christmas time
In my dreams you’re always here
It’s just not the same without you
But I’ll always hold you near
Another Christmas day without you
Good tidings, good cheer
I will hold you forever
I just wish that you were here
A present for you lies under the tree
Just like on every Christmas morn
I’ll celebrate this day with you
Even though my heart is torn
Another Christmas day without you
Good tidings, good cheer
I will hold you forever
I just wish that you were here
My heart is aching
And my soul is breaking
It’s so hard to carry on
But somehow I find
The strength inside
The candle burns it’s never gone
Another Christmas day without you
Good tidings, good cheer
I will hold you forever
I just wish you were here
Christmas day without you
Christmas day without you