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Infused with the holiday spirit, I wrote this song on November 28th, 2022, and recorded it over the course of two weekends in late October and early November 2023.
It is a simple, hopeful message about missing that special someone (or something), during the Christmas season. Perhaps a family member, a loved one, or even a pet, consider it a 'chose your own holiday adventure'.
It was written and sung with happiness and joy in mind. Hopefully, it will add a little joy, along with a touch of melody, to your season.
Whatever you celebrate, may your celebrations be magical and great.
Cheers!
Dan
lyrics
The lights out in the yard
Give me something to believe in
When I thought all hope was lost
It became this other season
Made me wonder where you are
Made me wonder how you’ve been
Before a cold winter frost
Before this holiday begins
Come back home to me
It's Christmas time
The snow is falling down
Finds me reaching for a blanket
Another log into the fire
Another reason to be thanking
Each and every lucky star
Every reindeer near and far
Before a cold winter frost
Before this holiday gets lost
Come back home to me
It's Christmas time
It's Christmas time
There's presents all around
It's Christmas time
No strangers to be found
It's Christmas time
There are angels everywhere
It's Christmas time
The sleigh tracks on the roof
It's Christmas time
That's all I need as proof
It's Christmas time
And the North Star is shining down
It's Christmas time and I just want you around
It's Christmas time
There's presents all around
It's Christmas time
No strangers to be found
It's Christmas time
There are angels everywhere
It's Christmas time
There's sleigh tracks on the roof
It's Christmas time
That's all I need as proof
It's Christmas time
And the North Star is shining down
This Christmas time
This Christmas time
It's Christmas time and I just want you around
credits
released November 24, 2023
Words & Music written by Dan Haas
Guitars, Vocals, bells, and noises performed by Dan Haas
Bass guitar performed by Larry Melton
Drums performed by Mickey Eckman
Keys, horns, synths, organs, mellotron & background vocals performed by Evan Cooper
Background vocals performed by Laura Brino
Pedal steel performed by Ahren Buchheister
Produced by Ahren Buchheister and Dan Haas
Mixed and Engineered by Ahren Buchheister
Mastered at Mike Monseur at Axis Audio
I have been writing songs since the 90's and have released some albums, EP's, and singles over the
years.
My primary instrument is guitar, so many songs have an acoustic quality. I'm a fan of lush harmonies, big strings, & dreamy synths. I hope you find something appealing. Thank you for visiting and listening....more
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