Christmas Can't Be Far Away
Year: 1954
Written By: Boudleaux Bryant
This gentle ditty
'Christmas Can't Be Very Far Away' was written by Boudleaux Bryant
in 1954 and has had many artists in its thrall through the decades.
It was given its first outing in 1962 by country singer Eddy Arnold
for his 'Christmas With Eddy Arnold' LP. There is a hushed quality
to Arnold and his cooing backing singers which effortlessly
complement the heart-warming words. A few years later in 1965
Grandfather Christmas Burl Ives gave 'Christmas Can't Be Very Far
Away' a more orchestral backdrop but for all the lush arrangements
the song remains its unassuming and quiet self. Acknowledged fan of
the season Amy Grant updated the lyrics to 'Christmas Can't Be Very
Far Away' in 1999 (for her LP 'A Christmas To Remember') and while
it still sounds worthwhile some of the magic was lost in the
process.
Christmas Can't Be Far Away Lyrics
A neighbour tipped his hat to me this mornin'
The landlord even smiled and said good-day
And I want you to know a stranger said hello
Christmas can't be far away
Old tight wad down the street is buying candy
To pass out to the neighbour kids at play
The town is on the go
The weather man said snow
Christmas can't be far away
The small fry on our block have all been saving
And now their hiding things and looking sly
Mum will get that doodad she's been craving
And Dad'll get his usual Christmas tie
Both young and old are planning sweet surprises
They'll soon be tied with ribbons bright and gay
Good will is in the air
You feel it everywhere
Christmas can't be far away
Christmas can't be far away
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