classic album rock
Story behind the song
I just put my hand to the keyboard and this arpeggio came out. It sounded like a Christmas song to me. Then the words popped out. This is about as close as we get to a live recording. Two takes and it's out the door.
Lyrics
I prayed for peace this Christmas
I prayed for peace this year
Brotherhood was all I wanted
Now that Christmas time is here
I really hope to see you for Christmas
I hear the bells of Christmas
Sounding like the chimes of man
A candle lit in every window
Of every house across the land
When I hear the bells of Christmas
The lights of Christmas are still burning
You can see them in the sky each night
The world goes on and keeps on turning
And someday all may see the light
Can you feel the joy of Christmas
Deep down inside your soul
When you share the joy that's inside you
The greatest joy the world has known
That's the gift I want to give you for Christmas