Around The Tree (stripped version)

V1
It used to look like
Getting out the Christmas tree
Surrounded by my family
Decorate til every branch was full
Twinkle lights sparkling
Neighborhood is carolin
Like an old time Christmas movie

Pre-chorus
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Dreaming of the winter snow
The kind you see inside a globe
Oh, it’s such a sweet reminder

Chorus
The essence of Christmas
Is living inside my memories
Like ornaments hanging on a tree
Moments I’m missing
The most are the ones I’ll never beat
With everyone I love around the tree

V2
It used to feel like
Getting close around the fire
Guessing presents, so excited
All the magic made my young heart sing
Winter coats, and Yuletide
Sipping cocoa til we’re tired
Fighting sleep to hear the sleigh bells ring

Pre-Chorus
Candlelight in every window pane
Tis the season to learn to love again

Chorus
The essence of Christmas
Is living inside my memories
Like ornaments hanging on a tree
Moments I’m missing
The most are the ones I’ll never beat
With everyone I love around the tree

Bridge:
Ooooh, Oh holy night
We’re safe and sound in bed
Ooooh, all is calm & bright
Inside my head
Life might change
The celebrations come and go
Oooh oooh, but I still I still know that

Chorus
The essence of Christmas
Is living inside my memories
Like ornaments hanging on a tree
Moments I cherish
The most are the ones I’ll never beat
With everyone I love around the tree