Christmas Is Near

By:Ralph Stanley · Source Recording: The Stanley Brothers (1958)Song details

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Out in the country about this time of year
Everybody's happy Christmas time is near
Little children playin' runnin' to and fro
Santa Claus is comin' riding on the snow

I remember years ago when just a lad at home
How I longed for Christmas time and nothin' could go wrong
Now today as I look back it seems like just a year
Goin' back to see 'em all Christmas time is near

Holly in the window the fireplace burnin' bright
Candle lights a glowin' on a Christmas night
I'll see the smilin' faces once again this year
Waitin' for me at the door Christmas time is near

I can see the pine trees now swayin' here and there
They seem to know it's Christmas time there's joy everywhere
Ice froze on the branches the water cool and clear
Snowflakes a fallin' Christmas time is near

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By:Ralph Stanley · Source Recording:The Stanley Brothers (1958)

Song Details

Also Known As
Christmas Time Is Near
Songwriter
First Release
Genres
Holidays Traditional Bluegrass
Themes
Home Mother & Dad Seasons Weather
Jam Popularity

History

Further reading: Secondhand Songs

Source Recording

Key F# Time Boom-Chuck Tempo 112 BPM Length 2:06
Musicians

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