Christmas Is Near Song Lyrics and Chords by Ralph Stanley
Christmas Is Near
Written and Recorded by Ralph Stanley
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Holly in the window the fireplace burning
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Candle lights a glowing on a Christmas
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I'll see the smiling faces once again this
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Waiting for me at the door Christmas time is
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near
Out in the country about this time of
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Everybody's happy Christmas time is
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near
Little children playing running to and
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Santa Claus is coming riding on the
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I remember
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years ago when
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just a lad at home
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How I longed for Christmas time and
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nothing could go wrong
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Now today as I look back it seems like just a
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Going back to see 'em all Christmas time is
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near
I can see the
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pine trees now
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swaying here and there
They
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seem to know it's Christmas time
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there's joy everywhere
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Ice froze on the branches the water cool and
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Snowflakes a falling Christmas time is
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Out in the country about this time of
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Everybody's happy Christmas time is
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near
FAQ
Who sang the the song Christmas Is Near?
- The song Christmas Is Near was sang by Ralph Stanley.
Who is Ralph Stanley?
- Ralph Edmund Stanley (February 25, 1927 - June 23, 2016) was an American bluegrass artist, known for his distinctive singing and banjo playing. Stanley began playing music in 1946, originally with his older brother Carter Stanley as part of The Stanley Brothers, and most often as the leader of his band, The Clinch Mountain Boys. He was also known as Dr. Ralph Stanley.
He was part of the first generation of bluegrass musicians and was inducted into both the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor and the Grand Ole Opry.
