Everyone, everywhere
   feels the thrill in the air
   Christmas Eve, Christmas Eve
   Christmas Eve!
  
   All the streets snowy white
   as they sing "Silent Night"
   on this holy holiday eve!
  
   All the kids are so good
   go to bed when they should
   mustn't take any chances tonight!
  
   They will sleep with a smile
   as they dream all the while
   of the gifts they'll receive
   Christmas Eve!
  
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   La, la la, la, la la, la, la la
   la, la la . . .
  
   If they gave me a choice
   if they left it to me
   I know just what my present would be
   Peace on earth to all men
   and good will once again
   all the things we truly believe
   since that long, long ago Christmas Eve!
  
   La, la la, la, la la, la, la la
   la, la la Christmas Eve, Christmas Eve
   Christmas Eve!
  
   La, la la, la, la la,
   la, la la . . . to fade