Message from the Mayor
It is my pleasure to welcome you back to the Mayor’s Christmas Carols here
at our magnificent Broadwater Parklands.
Christmas is a special time for the Gold Coast, as we come together as a
community to celebrate the year that was.
This year’s carols will be led by headline act, Luke Kennedy and again
showcase some great, local artists including David De Vito, The Lion’s Den,
Candice Skjonnemand, The Full Stops and even our own Councillor, Bob La
Castra!
It wouldn’t be the Mayor's Christmas Carols without spectacular fireworks, so
be sure to stay for the display which will finish off the evening.
But, not before a very special Christmas guest arrives to greet the kids – so
make sure they keep their eyes peeled...
I hope these Carols provide an enjoyable evening for you and your family, as
a small way that the City can thank you for your contributions to the Gold
Coast this year.
We are fortunate to live in one of the best cities in the world, blessed by a
picturesque location, enviable lifestyle and filled with people who are positive
about the future ahead.
My family and I are proud to call the Gold Coast home and it remains a
privilege to serve you as Mayor. And I look forward to working even harder in
the New Year, to ensure our City remains the ideal place to live, visit, study
and invest in.
On behalf of the City, may you and your family have a safe, joy-filled
Christmas and a very happy New Year!
TOM TATE
MAYOR
HAPPY CHRISTMAS (WAR IS OVER)
So this is Christmas
And what have you done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young
Chorus
A very Merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
And so this is Christmas (war is over)
For weak and for strong (if you want it)
For rich and the poor ones (war is over)
The world is so wrong (if you want it)
And so happy Christmas (war is over)
For black and for white (if you want it)
For yellow and red ones (war is over)
Let's stop all the fight (now)
Chorus
And so this is Christmas (war is over)
And what have we done (if you want it)
Another year over (war is over)
A new one just begun (if you want it)
And so happy Christmas (war is over)
We hope you have fun (if you want it)
The near and the dear one (war is over)
The old and the young (now)
Chorus
LAST CHRISTMAS
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it
away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
Once bitten and twice shied
I keep my distance but you still catch
my eye
Tell me baby
Do you recognize me
Well, it's been a year, it doesn't
surprise me
Merry Christmas, I wrapped it up and
sent it
With a note saying 'I love you', I
meant it
Now I know what a fool I've been
But if you kiss me now, I know you'd
fool me again
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it
away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it
away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
A crowded room and friends with tired
eyes
I'm hiding from you and your soul of
ice
My God, I thought you were someone
to rely on
Me, I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
A face on a lover with a fire in his
heart
A girl on a cover but you tore her
apart
Maybe this year
Maybe this year I'll give it to someone
special
Cause last Christmas I gave you my
heart
But the very next day, you gave it
away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it
away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
And last Christmas
And this year
It won't be anything like, anything like
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it
away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY
Are you hanging up a stocking on your wall
It's the time that every Santa has a ball
Does he ride a red-nose reindeer
Does a ton-up on his sleigh
Do the fairies keep him sober for a day?
Chorus
So here it is Merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
Are you waiting for the family to arrive
Are you sure you've got the room to spare inside
Does your granny always tell you
That the old songs are the best
Then she's up and rock 'n' rolling with the rest
Chorus
What did your daddy do
When he saw your momma kissing Santa
Aaah ah aaah aahh
Are you hanging up a stocking on your wall
Are you hoping that the snow will start to fall
Do you ride on down the hillside
On a buggy you have made
When you land upon your head
And you've been 'Slade'
Chorus x 4
I WISH IT COULD BE CHRISTMAS EVERDAY
When the snowman brings the snow
Well he just might like to know
He's put a great big smile on somebody's face
If you jump into your bed
Quickly cover up your head
Don't you lock the doors
You know that sweet Santa Claus in on the way
Chorus
Well I wish it could be Christmas every day
When the kids start singing and the band begins to play
Oh I wish it could be Christmas every day
So let the bells ring out for Christmas
When we're skating in the park
If the snow cloud makes it dark
Then your rosy cheek's gonna light my merry way
Now the frosty paws appear
And they've frozen up my ear
So we'll lie by the fire
'Til the sleet simply knocks 'em all away
Chorus
When the snowman brings the snow (snowman brings the snow)
Well he just might like to know (just might like to know)
He's put a great big smile on somebody's face
So if Santa brings that sleigh (Santa brings that sleigh)
All along the Milky Way (along the Milky Way)
I'll sign my name on the rooftop in the snow
Then he may decide to stay
Chorus
Why don't you give your love for Christmas?
PLEASE COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS / FUNKY NEW YEAR
Please Come Home for Christmas
Bells will be ringing this sad sad news
Oh what a Christmas to have the blues
My baby's gone, I have no friends
To wish me greetings once again
Choirs will be singing Silent Night
Christmas carols by candle light
Please come home for Christmas
Please come home for Christmas
If not for Christmas by New Year’s night
Friends and relations
Send salutations
Sure as the stars shine above
But this is Christmas
Yeah, it's Christmas my dear
It's the time of year to be with the one you love
So won't you tell me
You'll never more roam
Christmas and New Year
Will find you home
There be no more sorrow
No grief and pain
And I'll be happy, happy, once again
Ooo, there be no more sorrow
No grief and pain
And I'll be happy, Christmas, once again
MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
In days of auld lang syne
Oh, ooh
Merry Christmas baby
You sure did treat me nice, oh ooh, yeah, yeah
Said uh, merry Christmas baby oh
You sure did treat me nice, oh
You gave me a diamond ring for Christmas
Now I'm living in paradise, oh
I'm, I'm feeling mighty fine
Got good music on my radio
(Yes you do child)
Well I'm, I'm feeling mighty fine
Got good music, music on my radio, oh
(That's right)
Well I, I wanna kiss you baby
While we're standing underneath the mistletoe
Santa came down the chimney
About a half past three
Left all these pretty presents
That you, that you see before me, oh
Merry Christmas baby, merry Christmas baby
You sure been good to me, oh, oh ooh
Well I, I haven't had a drink this morning
But I'm, I'm lit up like a Christmas tree
Christmas tree, oh ooh oh, oh yeah
Ooh, yeah, oh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
St. Nick came down the chimney
About a half past three
He left all these pretty presents
That you see before me
Merry Christmas baby
You sure look good to me
Ain't had a taste this morning
But I'm all lit up like a Christmas tree, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, ooh
Merry Christmas baby
You sure been good to me
Oh, oh, ooh
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh
Sure been good to, to, to, ooh me
Hey, ooh, oh yeah
RUN RUN RUDOLPH
Out of all the reindeers you know you're the mastermind
Run, run Rudolph, Randalph ain't too far behind
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's got to make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph 'cause I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round
Said Santa to a boy child "What have you been longing for?"
"All I want for Christmas is a Rock and Roll electric guitar"
And then away went Rudolph a whizzing like a shooting star
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's got to make it to town, come on
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, reeling like a merry-go-round
Said Santa to a girl child "What would please you most to get?"
"A little baby doll that can cry, sleep, and wet"
And then away went Rudolph a whizzing like a Saber jet
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's got to make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph 'cause I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round
SURELY THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD IS IN THIS PLACE
Chorus
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place
I can feel His mighty power and His grace
I can hear the brush of angels wings
I see glory on each face
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place
1.
In the midst of His children the Lord said He would be
It doesn’t take very many, it can be just two or three
And I feel that same sweet spirit that I felt often times before
Surely I can say I’ve been with the Lord
2.
There’s a holy hush around us as God’s glory feels this place
I’ve touched the hem of His garment, I can almost see His face
And my heart is overflowing with the fullness of His joy
I know without a doubt that I’ve been with the Lord
THE FIRST NOEL
The First Noel, the Angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the East beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
And by the light of that same star
Three Wise men came from country far
To seek for a King was their intent
And to follow the star wherever it went.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
This star drew nigh to the northwest
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest
And there it did both pause and stay
Right o'er the place where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Then entered in those Wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
That hath made Heaven and earth of nought
And with his blood mankind has bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
WINTER WONDERLAND
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening,
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight,
We're happy tonight.
Walking in a winter wonderland.
Gone away is the bluebird,
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song,
As we go along,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man,
But you can do the job
When you're in town.
Later on, we'll conspire,
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid,
The plans that we've made,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
And pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman,
Until the other kids knock him down.
When it snows, ain't it thrilling,
Though your nose gets a chilling
We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR
Said the night wind to the little lamb
Do you see what I see
Way up in the sky little lamb
Do you see what I see
A star, a star
Dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear
(Do You Hear What I Hear)
Ringing through the sky shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear
(Do hear what I hear)
A song, a song
High above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
Do you know what I know
(Do you know what I know)
In your palace warm mighty king
Do you know what I know
(Do you know what I know)
A child, a child
Shivers in the cold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Said the king to the people everywhere
Listen to what I say
( Listen to what I say)
Pray for peace people everywhere
Listen to what I say
(Listen to what I say)
The child, the child
Sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
JINGLE BELL ROCK
Chorus
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun
Now, the jingle hop has begun
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet
That's the jingle bell rock, yeah
Chorus
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, kick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet
That's the jingle bell, that's the jingle bell,
that's the jingle bell rock
MISTLETOE
It’s the most beautiful time of the year
Lights fill the streets spreading so
much cheer
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I'mma be under the mistletoe
I don’t wanna miss out on the holiday
But I can’t stop staring at your face
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I’mma be under the mistletoe
With you, shawty with you
With you, shawty with you
With you under the mistletoe
Everyone's gathering around the fire
Chestnuts roasting like a hot July
I should be chilling with my folks, I
know
But I’mma be under the mistletoe
Word on the street Santa's coming
tonight,
Reindeer's flying through the sky so
high
I should be making a list, I know
But I’mma be under the mistletoe
With you, shawty with you
With you, shawty with you
With you under the mistletoe
With you, shawty with you
With you, shawty with you
With you under the mistletoe
Aye, love, the wise men followed the
star
The way I followed my heart
And it led me to a miracle
Aye, love, don't you buy me nothing
'cause I am feeling one thing, your
lips on my lips
That’s a merry, merry Christmas
It’s the most beautiful time of the year
Lights fill the streets spreading so
much cheer
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I’mma be under the mistletoe
I don’t wanna miss out on the holiday
But I can’t stop staring at your face
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I’mma be under the mistletoe
With you, shawty with you
With you, shawty with you
With you under the mistletoe
With you, shawty with you
With you, shawty with you
With you, under the mistletoe, under
the mistletoe
Kiss me underneath the mistletoe
Show me baby that you love me sooh-oh
Oh, oh, ohhh
Kiss me underneath the mistletoe,
Show me baby that you love me sooh-oh
Oh, oh, ohhh
COLD DECEMBER NIGHT
Stockings are hung with care
As children sleep with one eye
open
Well, now there's more than toys at
stake
Cause I'm older now but not done
hoping.
The twinkling of the lights
The scent of candles fill the
household
Old Saint Nick has taken flight
With a heart on board so please be
careful.
Each year I ask for many different
things
But now I know what my heart
wants you to bring
So please just fall in love with me
this Christmas
There's nothing else that I will need
this Christmas
Won't be wrapped under a tree
I want something that lasts forever
So kiss me on this cold December
night.
A tree that smells of pine
A house that's filled with joy and
laughter
The mistletoe says stand in line
Loneliness is what I've captured
Oh but this evening can be a holy
night
Let's cozy on up by the fireplace
And dim those Christmas lights
So please just fall in love with me
this Christmas
There's nothing else that you will
need this Christmas
Won't be wrapped under a tree
I want something that lasts forever
So kiss me on this cold December
night.
They call it the season of giving
I'm here, I'm yours for the taking
They call it the season of giving
I'm here, I'm yours
Just fall in love with me this
Christmas
There's nothing else that we will
need this Christmas
Won't be wrapped under a tree
I want something that lasts forever
Cause I don't wanna be alone
tonight
I'll wear you like a Christmas
sweater
Walk proudly to the mistletoe
tonight
I want something to last forever
So kiss me on this cold December
night.
They call it the season of giving
I'm here, I'm yours for the taking
They call it the season of giving
I'm here, I'm yours
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul
With a corn cob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say
He was made out of snow
But the children know how he came to life one day
There must have been some magic in
That ol' silk cap they found
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around
Frosty the snowman was alive as he could be
And the children say he could laugh and play
Just the same as you and me
Frosty the snowman knew the snow was hot that day
So he said lets run and have some fun before I melt away
Down to the village with a broom stick in his hand
Runnin' here and there all around the square
Sayin' catch me if you can
He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop
And he only paused a moment when he heard him holler stop
Frosty the snowman
Had to hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye sayin' please don't cry
I'll be back again some day
AWAY IN A MANGER
Away in a manger
No crib for His bed
The little Lord Jesus
Lay down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky
Look down where lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing
The baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus
No crying he makes
I love you Lord Jesus
Look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle
'Til morning is nigh
BELIEVE, THE CHRISTMAS STORY
Children sleeping, snow is softly falling
Dreams are calling like bells in the distance
We were dreamers not so long ago
But one by one we all had to grow up
When it seems the magic's slipped away
We find it all again on Christmas day
Believe in what your heart is saying
Hear the melody that's playing
There's no time to waste, there's so much to celebrate
Believe in what you feel inside
And give your dreams the wings to fly
You have everything you need if you just believe
Trains move quickly to their journey's end
Destinations are where we begin again
Ships go sailing far across the sea
Trusting starlight to get where they need to be
When it seems that we have lost our way
We find ourselves again on Christmas day
Believe in what your heart is saying
Hear the melody that's playing
There's no time to waste, there's so much to celebrate
Believe in what you feel inside
And give your dreams the wings to fly
You have everything you need
If you just believe [x4]……Just believe
SILVER BELLS
Silver Bells, Silver Bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas Day
Silver Bells, Silver Bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them sing
Soon it will be Christmas Day
City sidewalks
Busy sidewalks
Dressed in holiday style
In the air there's
A feeling of Christmas
Children laughing
People passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on every
Street corner you'll hear
Silver Bells, Silver Bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them sing
Soon it will be Christmas Day
Silver Bells, Silver Bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them sing
Soon it will be Christmas Day
Strings of street lights
Even stoplights
Blink a bright red and green
As the shoppers rush home
With their treasures
Hear the snow crunch
See the kids bunch
This is Santa's big scene
And above all
This bustle you'll here
Soon it will be Christmas Day
Soon it will be Christmas Day
Soon it will be Christmas Day
Soon it will be Christmas Day
WHITE CHRISTMAS
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree tops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree tops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
I really can't stay - Baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away - Baby it's cold outside
This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
My mother will start to worry - Beautiful, what's your hurry?
Father will be pacing the floor - Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry
Maybe just a half a drink more - Put some records on while I pour
The neighbours might think - Baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink? - No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight now
To break this spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no - Mind if I move in closer?
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense in hurting my
pride?
I really can't stay - Baby don't hold out
Ah, but it's cold outside
I've got to get home - Oh, baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me your coat - It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand - Thrill when you touch my hair
Why don't you see - How can you do this thing to me?
There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Think of my life long sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay - Get over that hold out
Ah, but it's cold outside
Oh, baby, it's cold outside
Oh, baby, it's cold outside
ROCKIN AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop,
Mistletoe hung where you can see,
Every couple tries to stop,
Rockin' around the Christmas tree,
Let the Christmas spirit ring,
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie,
And we'll do some caroling.
You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear
Voices singing, "Let's be jolly,
Deck the halls with boughs of holly",
Rockin' around the Christmas tree,
Have a happy holiday,
Everyone dancin' merrily,
In the new old-fashioned way.
You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear,
Voices singing, "Let's be jolly,
Deck the halls with boughs of holly",
Rockin' around the Christmas tree,
Have a happy holiday,
Everyone dancin' merrily,
In the new old-fashioned way.
I SAW MUMMY KISSING SANTA CLAUS
I saw mummy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night
She didn't see me down the stairs to have a peek
She thought that I was tucked up in my bedroom fast asleep
Then I saw mummy tickle Santa Claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white
What a laugh it would have been
If daddy had only seen
Mummy kissing Santa Claus last night.
I saw mummy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night
She didn't see me creep down the stairs to have peak
She thought that I was tucked up in my bedroom fast asleep.
Then I saw mummy tickle Santa Claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white
What a laugh it would have been
If daddy had only seen
Mummy kissing Santa Claus last night.
Mummy kissing Santa Claus last night.
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
THE CHRISTMAS MEDLEY
JOY TO THE WORLD
Joy to the world! The Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King!
Let earth…. Receive…. her King!
Let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing.
Ahhhhhhhhhh……….…. heaven and heaven nature sing!
And heaven and nature sing. and heaven, and heaven and nature sing.
Joy to the world….
GOOD KING WENCESLAS
Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast of Stephen
When the snow lay round about deep and crisp and even
When the snow lay round about
Brightly shone the moon that night though the frost was cruel
Ahhhhhhhh………………………….though the frost was cruel
When a poor man came in sight gath'ring winter fuel
Ahhhhhhhh
gath’ring winter fuel
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him, born the King of Angels!
O come, let us adore Him, o come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
SEASONS OF LOVE
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes
Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure, measure a year?
In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights in cups of coffee
In inches, in miles, in laughter in strife
In five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure a year in the life?
How about ~love }3x
Measure in love…….
Seasons of ~love >2x
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes
Five hundred twenty-five thousand journeys to plan
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure the life of a woman or a man?
In truths that she learned or in times that he cried
In bridges he burned or the way that she died
It’s time now to sing out though’ the story never ends
Let’s celebrate remember a year in the life of friends
Remember the ~love
HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Peace on earth, and mercy mild
God and sinners reconcile
Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim, 'Christ is born in Bethlehem’
Chorus
Hark! the herald angels sing, glory to the newborn King.
Hark the herald angels sing, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Hark! the herald angels sing, glory to the newborn King.
Hark the herald angels sing, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Mild he lays his glory by,
Born that man no more may die.
Born to raise the suns of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Risen with healing in His wings, light and life to all He brings
Hail the son of Righteousness, glory to the new born King
Chorus
Glory, Halleluiah, Glory, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Glory, Halleluiah, Glory, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Hark! the herald angels sing, glory to the newborn King.
Hark the herald angels sing, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Hark! the herald angels sing, glory to the newborn King.
Hark the herald angels sing, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Hark! the herald angels sing, glory to the newborn King.
Hark the herald angels sing, yeah yeah yeah yeah
Hark! the herald angels sing, glory to the newborn King.
Hark the herald angels sing, yeah yeah yeah yeah
LET IT SNOW
Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've bought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
But as long as you love me so
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Oh! It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've bought some corn for popping
and The lights are turned way down low
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
All the way home I'll be warm!
All the way home I'll be warm!
The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
But as long as you love me so
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
On the 1st day of Christmas my true love gave to me
A partridge in a pear tree
On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love gave to me
2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree
On the 4th day of Chris
On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love gave to me
5 golden rings!
4 calling birds, 3 french hens, 2 turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree
On the 9th day of Christmas my true love gave to me
(On the 8th day of Christmas my true love gave to me)
9 ladies dancing, 8 ladies dancing
(8 maids a-milking, 7 maids a-milking)
7 ladies dancing, 6 ladies dancing
(6 maids a-milking)
5!
Better not shout, you better not cry
You better not, in a pear tree
On the 9th
No!
On the 8th
No!
On the 7th day of Christmas my true love gave to me
(Deck the halls with boughs of holly)
7 swans a-swimming, 6 geese a-laying
(Here we come a-wassailing, among the leaves so)
5 golden rings!
(Fa la la la)
4 calling birds, 3 french hens, 2 turtle doves
(Here we come a-wassailing among the leaves so green)
The boar's head in hand bear I bedeck'd with bays
And partridge in a pear tree
On the 11th day of Christmas my true love gave to me
11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping
(Ding, dong)
9 ladies dancing, 8 maids a-milking
(Ding, dong)
7 swans a swimming, 6 geese a laying
(Ding, dong)
5 golden rings, 4 calling birds
3 french hens, 2 turtle doves
And Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me
I have a little dreidel, I made it out of clay
And when it's dry and ready, a dreidel I shall play
Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
Sorry...
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me
On the 12th day my true love gave to me
12 drummers drumming like Olympus upon the Serengeti
11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping!
9 ladies dancing they were dancing for me
8 maids a-milking, they were milking just for me
I had Christmas down in Africa
I had Christmas down in Africa
I had Christmas down in Africa
(5 golden rings!)
I had Christmas down in Africa
(5 golden rings!)
I had Christmas down in Africa
(5 golden rings!)
Gonna deck the halls and do the things we never had
Partridge in a big pear tree
Partridge in a big pear tree
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list
Checking it twice
Gonna find out who's naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Goodness sake
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming
Santa Claus is coming
Santa Claus is coming to town
JINGLE BELL DASH
Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
Over the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bobtail ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Chorus
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh Hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Dashing through the snow,
We’re in a one-horse open sleigh
Over the fields we love to go,
We’re laughing all the way
The bells on bobtail ring-a-ling
To make our spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Dashing, the snow is falling,
Dashing, the trees are calling
Dashing, there’s quite a flurry,
Dashing, but don’t you worry
Dashing, the bells are ringing,
Dashing, and we are singing
Dashing, and jingle-ing-ing,
Dashing through the snow
Chorus
RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen,
Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen.
But do you recall
the most famous reindeer of all?
Chorus
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose,
And if you ever saw it,
You would even say it glows.
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names;
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games.
Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Santa came to say,
Rudolph with your nose so bright,
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?
Chorus
Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee,
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,
You'll go down in history.
RUN RUN RUDOLPH
Out of all the reindeers you know you're the mastermind
Run, run Rudolph, Randalph ain't too far behind
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's got to make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph 'cause I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round
Said Santa to a boy child "What have you been longing for?"
"All I want for Christmas is a Rock and Roll electric guitar"
And then away went Rudolph a whizzing like a shooting star
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's got to make it to town, come on
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph, reeling like a merry-go-round
Said Santa to a girl child "What would please you most to get?"
"A little baby doll that can cry, sleep, and wet"
And then away went Rudolph a whizzing like a Saber jet
Run, run Rudolph, Santa's got to make it to town
Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph 'cause I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round
MY GROWN UP CHRISTMAS LIST
Do you remember me?
I sat upon your knee
I wrote to you
With childhood fantasies
A hurting human soul
No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
Well, I'm all grown up now
And still need help somehow
I'm not a child
But my heart still can dream
And everyone would have a
friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown up Christmas
list
So here's my lifelong wish
My grown up Christmas list
Not for myself
But for a world in need
No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a
friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown up Christmas
list
As children we believed
The grandest sight to see
Was something lovely
Wrapped beneath our tree
But heaven only knows
That packages and bows
Can never heal
The First Noel
What is this illusion called the
innocence of youth
Maybe only in our blind belief
can we ever find the truth
No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a
friend
And right would always win
And love would never end, oh
This is my grown up Christmas
list
This is my only life long wish
This is my grown up Christmas
list
SANTA BABY
Santa Baby, slip a sable under the tree for me,
I've been an awful good girl
Santa Baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, an outer-space convertible too, light blue
I'll wait up for you, dear
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Think of all the fun I've missed
Think of all the wishes that I haven't kissed
Next year I could be oh so good
If you check off my Christmas list
Santa Honey, I want a yacht and really that's not a lot
I've been an angel all year
Santa Baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Come and trim my Christmas tree
With some decorations bought at Tiffany's
I really do believe in you
Let´s see if you believe in me
Santa Baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring
I don't mean a phone
Santa Baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry down the chimney... tonight
MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING
Greeting cards have all been
sent
The Christmas rush is through
But I still have one wish to make
A special one for you
Merry Christmas darling
We're apart that's true
But I can dream and in my
dreams
I'm Christmas-ing with you
Holidays are joyful
There's always something new
But every day's a holiday
When I'm near to you
The lights on my tree
I wish you could see
I wish it every day
Logs on the fire
Fill me with desire
To see you and to say
That I wish you Merry Christmas
Happy New Year, too
I've just one wish
On this Christmas Eve
I wish I were with you
Logs on the fire
Fill me with desire
To see you and to say
That I wish you Merry Christmas
Happy New Year, too
I've just one wish
On this Christmas Eve
I wish I were with you
I wish I were with you
(Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas - Darling)
SLEIGH RIDE
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling,
Ring-ting-tingling too,
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you,
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling, "Yoo hoo",
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up,
Let's go, let's look at the show,
We're riding in a wonderland of
snow.
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap,
It's grand, just holding your hand,
We're riding along with a song
Of a wintry fairy land.
Our cheeks are nice and rosy,
And comfy cozy are we,
We're snuggled up together
Like two birds of a feather would
be,
Let's take that road before us,
And sing a chorus or two,
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.
There's a birthday party
At the home of Farmer Gray,
It'll be the perfect ending of a
perfect day,
We'll be singing the songs
We love to sing without a single
stop,
At the fireplace while we watch
The chestnuts pop; Pop! Pop! Pop!
There's a happy feeling
Nothing in the world can buy,
When they pass around the coffee
And the pumpkin pie,
It'll nearly be like a picture print
By Currier and Ives,
These wonderful things are the
things
We remember all through our lives!
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling,
Ring-ting-tingling too,
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you,
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling, "Yoo hoo",
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up,
Let's go, let's look at the show,
We're riding in a wonderland of
snow.
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up,
It's grand, just holding your hand,
We're riding along with a song
Of a wintry fairy land.
Our cheeks are nice and rosy,
And comfy cozy are we,
We're snuggled up together
Like two birds of a feather would
be,
Let's take that road before us
And sing a chorus or two,
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up,
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up,
Whoa!
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list
Checking it twice
Gonna find out who's naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Goodness sake
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming
Santa Claus is coming
Santa Claus is coming to town
THE CHRISTMAS SONG
(CHESTNUTS ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE)
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Help to make the season bright
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight
They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And every mother's child is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly
So I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas to you
So I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you,
yeah.
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
And I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas Day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
You, baby
Oh, I won't ask for much this
Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
And I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeer click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do?
Baby, all I want for Christmas is
you
You, baby
Oh, all the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa, won't you bring me the one I
really need?
Won't you please bring my baby to
me?
Oh, I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh, I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby, all I want for Christmas is
You, baby
All I want for Christmas is you,
baby
All I want for Christmas is you,
baby
All I want for Christmas is you,
baby
All I want for Christmas is you,
baby
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
O Come All Ye Faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Born the King of Angels
Chorus
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord.
O Sing, choirs of angels
Sing in exultation
O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above
Glory to God
All glory in the highest
Chorus
See how the shepherds
Summoned to His cradle
Leaving their flocks, draw near to gaze
We too will also
Blend our joyful voices
Chorus
LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
Come they told me; pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see; pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gift to bring; pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King; pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum; rum pum pum pum,
So to honour Him; pa rum pum pum pum,
When we come.
What shall I bring Him; pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too; pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring; pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give a King; pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum; rum pum pum pum,
Shall I play for you; pa rum pum pum pum,
On my drum?
Mary nodded; pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time; pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him; pa rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him; pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum; rum pum pum pum,
Then He smiled at me; pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum.
O HOLY NIGHT
O Holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
O hear the angel voices
O night divine!
O night when Christ was born
O night divine!
O night, O night divine!
Truly He taught us to love one another
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Chains He shall break, for the slave is our brother
And in His name, all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
Let all within us praise His holy name
Christ is the Lord!
Their name forever praise we
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
Oh yeah, mmm
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on your troubles will be out of sight, yeah
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on your troubles will be miles away, oh
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore, ah
Faithful friends who are dear to us
They gather near to us once more, ooh
Through the years we all will be together and
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bow, oh yeah, oh
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now, oh, oh
Faithful friends who are dear to us
They gather near to us once more, oh, oh
Through the years we all will be together and
If the fates allow, oh yeah
But 'til then we'll have to muddle through somehow, oh yeah, oh, oh
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now, ooh yeah, oh, ooh
THIS CHRISTMAS
Hang all the mistletoe
I'm gonna get to know you better,
yeah
This Christmas
And as we trim the tree
How much fun it's gonna be
together, yeah, ha
This Christmas
Fireside is blazing bright
We're caroling through the night
And this Christmas will be,
A very special Christmas for me,
Yeah ooo, hey, oooo
Presents and cards are here
My world is filled with cheer and
you, oh yeah
This Christmas
And as I look around
Your eyes outshine the town, they
do
This Christmas
Fireside is blazing bright
We're caroling through the night
And this Christmas will be
A very special Christmas for me,
yeah
Ooh, alright, break it down, ha ha
ha
Ooh yeah, yeah, yeah, alright
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Alright now, right now, now
Fireside oh is blazing bright
We're caroling through the night,
yeah
And this Christmas will be, oh
A very special Christmas for me,
yeah
And this Christmas will be
A very special Christmas for me,
oh, oh
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Merry Christmas, ooh, yeah
Gonna have a merry Christmas
Oh yeah, oh, oh
Merry Christmas, oh it will be
Oh, a very, very, very special
Christmas
A very special Christmas
(This Christmas)
Alright now, right now, yeah oh
It will be now, oh
(This Christmas)
Oh, this will be, this will be, baby
A very special
Have a merry, merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Oh hey, alright, yeah, yeah, yeah,
yeah
Merry Christmas
This Christmas
Oh this will be, this will be, baby
SILENT NIGHT
Silent night! Holy night
All is calm all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace!
Sleep in heavenly peace!
Silent night! Holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah
Christ the Saviour is born!
Christ the Saviour is born!
HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS
Have a holly jolly Christmas
It's the best time of the year
Well I don't know if there'll be snow
But have a cup of cheer
Have a holly jolly Christmas
And when you walk down the street
Say hello to friends you know
And everyone you meet
Ho ho the mistletoe
Is hung where you can see
Somebody waits for you
Kiss her once for me
Have a holly jolly Christmas
And in case you didn't hear
Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas
This year
Ho ho the mistletoe
Is hung where you can see
Somebody waits for you
Kiss her once for me
Have a holly jolly Christmas
And in case you didn't hear
Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas
This year
JOY TO THE WORLD
Joy to the world! The Lord is come.
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart
Prepare Him room
And Saints and angels sing
And Saints and angels sing
And Saints and Saints and angels sing
Joy to the world, the Saviour reigns
Let Saints their songs employ
While fields and floods
Rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, Repeat, the sounding joy
Joy to the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of his love,
And wonders of his love
And wonders, and wonders of his love
And wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And wonders and wonders of His love
No more will sin and sorrow grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground
PROGRAM
The Full Stops
Paradise Kids Choir
Mayor Tom Tate’s Welcome
Triple Talent Dancers
David De Vito and the Paradise Angels Choir
Petrina Zaphir
Jacob Blowes
Harrison Hart
Jenna Dearness-Dark
Bob La Castra (featuring Elisa)
Petrina and the Rainbow Teddies
The Lion’s Den
Lesyah Malveen
Triple Talent Dancers
SANTA’S ARRIVAL
Stephanie Lazarro
Matt Ward
Candice Skjonnemand
Luke Kennedy
Finale – whole cast
Australia Fair Fireworks Display
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