If I could only spend this Christmas
With those I love and long to see
Somewhere where pretty lights are glowing
Nowhere around the Christmas tree

I help to wrap the Christmas presents
And scrim the goodies under tree
Help bake the cakes and roast the turkey
Or sit with children while they play

If I could only hear bells ringing
Or just the sounding of a child
Or walk with those who sing the carols
Out in the snow in Christmas time

But here the season's oh so lonely
It twinkles through the blue
What are these stars above I'm sending
Of merry Christmas on to you