I really can't stay, (Baby, it's cold outside)
I've got to go 'way, (Baby, it's cold outside)
The evening has been, so very nice
(I hold your hands, there just like ice)
My mother will start to worry
and father will be pacin' the floor
So really I'd better scurry
well maybe just a half a drink more
The neighbours might think, (Baby, it's bad out there)
Say, what's in this drink, (No caps to be had out there)
I wish I knew how, to break the spell
I ought to say, no, no, no sir
at least I'm gonna say that I tried
I really can't stay, outthere it's cold outside
I simply must go, (Baby, it's cold outside)
The answer is no, (Uhh, Baby, it's cold outside)
The welcome has been, so nice and warm
(Look out the window at that storm)
My sister will be suspicious
My brother will be there at the door
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious
well mabe just a half a drink more
I've got to get home, (Baby, you'll freeze outthere)
Say lend me a comb, (It's up to your knees outthere)
You've really been grand, but don't you see
(How can you do this thing to me)
There's bound to be talk tomorrow
at least there will be plenty implied
I really can't stay, outthere it's cold outside
I wonder as I wander, outunder the sky
How Jesus the savior, did come for die
For poor orn'ry people like you and like I
I wonder as I wander, outunder the sky
When Mary birthed Jesus, t'was in a cow'stall
with wise men and farmers and shepherds and all
And high from Gods heaven a starlight did fall
and the promise of ages, it then did recall
If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing
A star in the sky or a bird on the wing
Or all of Gods angels in heaven to sing
he surely could've had it, 'cause he was the king
I wonder as I wander, outunder the sky
I wonder as I wander
I wonder as I wander, outunder the sky
How Jesus the savior, did come for die
For poor orn'ry people like you and like I
I wonder as I wander, outunder the sky
Sleep well little children
Pleasant dreams through the night
Tomorrow is Christmas, all merry and bright
Soon you'll hear the bells ring, time for dreams to come true
As the worlds waits to bring, merry Christmas to you
There've been times, when I thought I heard angels
and I must admit, it took me by surprise
I heard rhythm, and the fullness of life
so rich, it brought tears to my eyes
There was a time, I was sure I heard angels
it was a sound tinged with sadness, but loaded with the joy
Full of rhythm, and oh such music
kind of streetwise jubilation at the coming of that blessed boy
Angels we have heard on high
sweetly singing o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
echoing their joyous strain
Gloria, in excel sis deo
Gloria, in excel sis deo, oh
Shepherds why this jubilee
why your joyous strains prolong
What the gladsome tidings be
which inspire your heav'nly song
Gloria, in excel sis deo
Gloria, in excel sis deo, oh
Come to Bethlehem and see
him whose birth the angels sing
Come adore on bended knee
Christ the lord, the new born king
Gloria, in excel sis deo
Gloria, in excel sis deo, oh
Angels we have heard on high
Angels we have heard on high, (Gloria)
Angels we have heard on high, (Gloria)
Angels we have heard on high, (Gloria)
Angels we have heard on high, (Gloria)
Gracious Good Shepherd
do you really know who I am?
Gracious Good Shepherd
will you answer when I call your name?
Gracious Good Shepherd
you can hear confusion crying out
Gracious Good Shepherd
what little faith I have I am ashamed
I visualize an angel
all freezing and bitter cold
I cannot believe the love there
what heavenly sacrifice
Gracious Good Shepherd
if you hear me now, I love you so
Gracious Good Shepherd
why for me?
Gracious Good Shepherd
you say you love the lost born
Gracious Good Shepherd
I believe that one is me
Some tell me the virgin birth is
a beautiful ancient tale
But you tell me God's constellation
led all to the living well
Gracious Good Shepherd
if you hear me now, I love you so
Gracious Good Shepherd
why, why for me?
Gracious Good Shepherd
do you really know who I am?
Gracious Good Shepherd
will you answer when I call your name?
Gracious Good Shepherd
these are different times, I'm sure you see
Gracious Good Shepherd
we need, you now