[Verse 1]
It's been a long, long year
But Christmas is finally here
Been waiting and waiting, anticipating
The jolly old man with the beard

[Verse 2]
He took his sweet, sweet time
Getting those reindeer aligned
They jingled and jangled, caught in a tangle
But looks like they’re finally flying

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Listen baby, those sleigh bells ringing
And the Tabernacle Choir singing
I wonder what Santa's bringing
Bringing for you my dear

[Chorus]
Oh it's been a long, long year
But Christmas is finally here
Yeah it’s been a long, long year
But Christmas is finally here

[Verse 3]
It's been a wild, wild ride
But darling, with you by my side
Through the hustle and bustle and all the kerfuffle
We kept the spirit alive
[Verse 4]
Now it's that time of year
When the Bethlehem star appears
Together we made it, so let's celebrate it
Christmas is finally here

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Look baby it started snowin'
You and I could get a fire going
My heart is overflowing
You fill up my cup with cheer

[Chorus]
Oh it's been a long, long year
But Christmas is finally here
It's been a long, long year
But Christmas is finally here

It's been a long, long, long
Long, long, long year
But Christmas is finally here

[Outro]
Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
To you