last christmas,
i'd just moved into town,
and i didn't know anyone, so i spent the day alone
in my empty apartment
but things are so different this year!
i've still got no one, but now there are things here:

i've got a couch now.
i've got two cats now.
[well actually, i had them then, but i thought that i would mention it.]
i've got a table where you can sit,
if you'd come over, this christmas day.

i'll make us a turkey.
i'll even try my mother's recipes.
some southern cornbread stuffing
might be nice to make our bellies full!
we would be happy
singing songs around the christmas tree.
sing the lead, i'll take the harmony
this christmas day.

[fa la la, etc.]

this christmas,
i've been here just a year,
and i still don't know anyone,
so i'll spend the day alone.
i've got cable tv.
we could watch a movie
if you'd come over this christmas day.
if you'd come over this christmas day.
please come over this christmas day.