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Splitting Up Christmas Tab

by Kevin Devine



STANDARD TUNING, NO CAPO

INTRO RIFF BASED ON C and F

                              
So what if it's freezing, I'm awake and I'm happy
                                 
The sun's steepling its shards on my floor
                                   
I drag my feet to the shower and I hear someone singing
                                                    
I keep the lights off a while and the water gets warm
 
                               
Now I knot up my tie and toss books in a schoolbag
                          
They keep my priorities straight
                                         
So I can sleepwalk through work like an outpatient program
                                 
I don't buy but get through anyway

                                     
And at some point I'll call you and tell you I miss you
                             
And you are the point of my day
                                     
And my face will get flushed and my throat will choke up
                                   
When you tell me that you feel the same

                            
So I have been thinking of splitting up Christmas
                             
To see everyone I'd like to see

And you're first on that list
           
You're the lotto I hit
                                      
You're the star at the top of the tree

SOLO!!!!

                             
And I have been feeling this good for a reason
                  
My friends and my family

You all are my backbone
        
You keep me balanced and settled
                                    
And I'm in debt to you all endlessly

                               
So tonight I will call you and try to say
                                  
Thank you for being the sun on my face
                                     
I know the world's almost over but you make it seem better
                              
And I hope for you I do the same