I'm expecting a friend She's always a little late But trust me It's worth it Oh wait, is that her? Here she is Everybody ready? It's the most wonderful time of the year With the kids jingle bell-ing And everyone telling you, "Be of good cheer" It's the most wonderful time of the year It's the hap-happiest season of all With those holiday greetings And gay happy meetings When friends come to call It's the hap-happiest season of all There'll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for toasting And carolling out in the snow There'll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories Of Christmasses long, long ago It's the most wonderful time of the year There'll be much mistletoe-ing And hearts will be glowing When loved ones are near (loved ones are near) It's the most wonderful time of the year (I just love Christmas Stevie, don't you?) There'll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for toasting And carolling out in the snow There'll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories Of Christmases long, long ago (woo, here we go!) Long ago It's the most wonderful time of the year (yes it is) There'll be much mistletoe-ing And hearts will be glowing When loved ones are near (loved ones are near) It's the most wonderful time Oh, it's the most wonderful time Oh, the most wonderful time (Merry Christmas everybody) (You ready Stevie?) Of the year