Intro: C
verse 1
G C Am
Crowded streets, it's the season
Dm G
People rushing desperately for the wrong reasons
C Am
This time of year voices are singing
Dm G
But we forget sometimes just why the bells are ringing
verse 2
Am Em
As we walk down memories' halls
F Em
We see the rows of family pictures on the walls
Asus2 Em
Tell the story, write the song
F G
Of who we are and where we all belong
C Am
Let this be Christmas like the past
Dm G
Give your heart and make it last
C Am
Remember always what it means
Dm G
Keep it true and keep it evergreen
verse 3
C Am
It's not gifts that we receive
Dm G
It's the time we spend together that we need
C Am
And the presents that we'll be giving
Dm G
Need no paper wrapped in shiny bows of ribbon
verse 4
Am Em
Don't need someone else's verse on paper cards
F Em
Just to show me how you feel
Asus2 Em
It takes more than printed words
F G
To let someone you love know how you feel
C Am
Let this be Christmas like the past
Dm G
Give your heart and make it last
C Am
Remember always what it means
Dm G
Keep it true and keep it evergreen
C Am
Let this be Christmas like the past
Dm G
Give your heart and make it last
C Am
Remember always what it means
Dm G
Keep it true and keep it evergreen
C Am
Let this be Christmas like the past (like the past)
Dm G
Give your heart and soul and make it last
C Am
Remember always what it means
Dm G
Keep it true and keep it evergreen
C
Let this be Christmas (woah-ooh-oh)
Am
Like the past (like the past)
Dm
Give your heart (heart and soul)
G
And make it last (and make it last)
C
Remember always (always)
Am
What it means (oh-ooh-woah)
Dm G Am
Keep it true and keep it evergreen