It used to look like
Getting out the Christmas tree
Surrounded by my family
Decorate til every branch was full
Twinkle lights sparkling
The neighborhood is caroling
Like an old time Christmas movie
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Dreaming of the winter snow
The kind you see inside a globe
Oh it's such a sweet reminder
The essence of Christmas
Is living inside my memories
Like ornaments hanging on a tree
Moments I'm missing
The most are the ones I'll never beat
With everyone I love around the tree
It used to feel like
Getting close around the fire
Guessing presents so excited
All the magic made my young heart sing
Winter coats and Yuletide
Sipping cocoa until we're tired
Fighting sleep to hear the sleigh bells ring
Candlelight in every window pane
Tis the season to learn to love again
The essence of Christmas
Is living inside my memories
Like ornaments hanging on a tree
Moments I'm missing
The most are the ones I'll never beat
With everyone I love around the tree
Oh holy night
We're safe and sound in bed
All is calm and bright inside my head
And life might change
The celebrations come and go
But I still I still know that
The essence of Christmas
Is living inside my memories
Like ornaments hanging on a tree
Moments I cherish
The most are the ones I'll never beat
With everyone I love around the tree
With everyone I love around the tree
With everyone I love around the tree