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Original Christmas song written and performed by Bryan J. Howard and Megan Slankard with special guests: Jay Gonzalez, Carlton Owens, and Matthew Williams
From December 22, 2023 - January 1, 2024, all proceeds will go to Nuçi’s Space in Athens, GA. For more information about this amazing organization, please visit Nuci.org
lyrics
"The Simple Things"
da da da
Oh my face hurts when it’s cold
And being bundled in layers and layers of old coats
Don’t seem to do anything for my nose
Out of gas on the side of the road
With our destination still miles and miles to go
I can no longer feel my fingers or toes
But while I’m cursing at the car
You’re looking at the stars so bright
You said they look like Christmas lights
You said it is a perfect night
To have us the time of our lives
It really doesn’t matter if it rains or snows
Or if we’re late for dinner or we never go
I’m just glad that we’re together when the storms roll in
Help me celebrate this Christmas and the simple things
da da da
My back is tired and your head aches
But they greet us with big toothy smiles as we pull in the driveway
We're lining up for everyone’s embrace
We may be worn from the long drive
So come and ease your mind
And park yourself by the fire
You don’t even need to stay awake
But while my face is in my phone
You’re playing in the snow, so free
Every tree is a Christmas tree
You said, "Come on and dance with me
We have us the time of our lives"
It really doesn’t matter if it rains or snows
Or if we’re late for dinner or we never show
I’m just glad that we’re together when the storms roll in
Help me celebrate this Christmas and the simple things
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Your eyes are tired
But your heart is light
Your smile is warm
It’s Christmastime
We'd been whirling like a cyclone
When we found ourselves alone
Underneath the mistletoe
You said, "There’s something you should know
I’m having the time of my life"
It really doesn’t matter if it rains or snows
Or if we’re late for dinner or we never show
I’m just glad that we’re together when the storms roll in
Help me celebrate this Christmas and the simple things
It really doesn’t matter if it rains or snows
Or if we’re late for dinner or we never go
I’m just glad that we’re together when the storms roll in
Help me celebrate this Christmas and the simple things
da da da
credits
released December 22, 2023
Lyrics & Music by Bryan J. Howard & Megan Slankard
Vocals: Megan Slankard
Guitar: Matthew Williams
Drums: Carlton Owens
Bass & Piano: Bryan J. Howard
Additional Vocals: Jay Gonzalez
Mixed by Megan Slankard
Mastered by R. Sloan Simpson
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