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An amusing and upbeat track by indie singer/songwriter Sue McBride about the unusual situation Santa, the reindeer and the elves find themselves in for Christmas 2020. The song was written to find humor and a reason to smile, despite the safety procedures and social etiquette that will be necessary during the upcoming holiday season for people around the world in 2020, due to a worldwide health emergency. If you love this song, as Sue does, please share it.
lyrics
COVID CHRISTMAS
Composed by Susan McBride, Copyright October 24, 2020
Lyrics
V1
Christmas time won’t be the same
With Covid in the air
Santa and Rudolf have a treacherous night
With the masks they have to wear.
V2
Plates of cookies, reindeer food,
A glass of milk or two
Leave Santa’s food in the packaging
A plate or a cup won’t do.
Chorus:
Ho! Ho! Ho! You should know
With Covid in the air
Better wash your paws for Santa Claus
Christmas... will soon be here!
V3
Social distancing ‘gotta be done
For Santa, it’s complicated
You’ll get on the naughty list
If your house is contaminated.
Chorus:
Ho! Ho! Ho! You should know
With Covid in the air
Better wash your paws for Santa Claus
Christmas...will soon be here!
V4
Careful not to yell or sing
Speaking moistly just won’t do
DON’T sing this song without your face masks on
Merry Covid Christmas to YOU!... EVERYBODY
Chorus 2X:
Ho! Ho! Ho! You should know
With Covid in the air
Better wash your paws for Santa Claus
Ending: Christmas... will soon be here!
Christmas...will soon be here!
Christmas...will... soon...be.... here!
credits
released November 25, 2020
Sue McBride: vocals, acoustic guitar
Lanauestudi: Guitar & Mandolin
Aaron Klingbeil: Percussion, Organ, Strings, Bells & FX, Choir Vox
Spacefood (Aaron Klingbeil): audio engineering
Sue McBride is a popular Canadian Folk Artist who writes and records original and re-imagined folk music that is family
friendly. She is recognized by fans as a great storyteller and soulful singer with the 'voice of an angel'. Her music is recognized for hypnotic and catchy melodies that "you cannot get out of your head", great lyrics and the unique atmosphere's created in each recording....more
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