Because It's Christmas

by Barry Manilow (Musical Creations Studio)

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Tonight the stars shine for the children 
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And light the way for dreams to fly 
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Tonight our love comes wrapped in ribbons 
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The world is right and hopes are high 
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And from a dark and frosted window 
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A child appears to search the sky 
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Because it's Christmas because it's Christmas 

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(Short Interlude)

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3*   3*   3*  -3* (Play On Down Beat)
3*   -2    3       3*  -3*_______ (Slow, On Down Beat)

Tonight belongs to all the children 
Tonight their joy rings through the air 
And so we send our tender blessings 
To all the children everywhere 
To see the smiles and hear the laughter 
A time to give a time to share 
Because it's Christmas for now and forever 
For all of the children and for the children in us all

Tonight belongs to all the children 
Tonight their joy rings through the air 
And so we send our tender blessings 
To all the children everywhere 
To see the smiles and hear the laughter 
A time to give a time to share 
Because it's Christmas for now and forever 
For all of the children and for the children in us all