The Christmas Song As It Oughta Be © Beth Skinner
Dec 11, 1998
Sung to the tune of the "chestnuts roasting on an open fire" song--and my apologies to whoever wrote the real song!
Credit cards charging up a storm,
no close parking to be found.
The crowds at the mall, make you want to scream,
and folks are dressed up in GAP clothes.
Everybody knows a Furby and
an Elmo, help to make the season bright.
Spoilled kids with their hands outstretched
will find it hard to say thanks tonight.
You know your mother-in-law is on her way.
She'll tell you how you ruined her son's life.
Don't burn the ham, or your guests will cry, "We don't want Big-Macs tonight!"
And so I'm offering this simple phrase,
(for those who procrastinate)
"The US Post Office stinks!"
"Fed-Ex guarantees!"
"Merry Christmas to you"
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