Lyrics

[Verse 1] East Coast grizzle Sheepshead Bay Dad didn't do things the traditional way Didn't do birthdays or Halloween Come December, we'd always make the scene [Chorus 1] He'd say, "Gimme that old-time Christmas Like that old-time Christmas" Any other time, he might not stand in line He'd do that old-time Christmas Let's do that old-time Christmas [Verse 2] Mr. Davis: The man was mean Had the most unpleasant dog you've ever seen, but he would Dust off that ladder Once a year Put up those lights and spread that old Christmas cheer [Chorus 2] He'd say, "Gimme that old-time Christmas Like that old-time Christmas" Politics and perfect lawns Once a year, let's get along Gimme that old-time Christmas Let's do that old-time Christmas [Bridge] Second chances and shopping malls Office parties, unexpected calls Meet me under that mistletoe Red and green, let's let it go [Verse 3] Backed-up airports Loading zones When it gets crowded, I prefer to stay at home But I got my ticket Don't forget That I haven't missed a single Christmas yet, 'cause [Chorus 3] Like that old-time Christmas Gimme that old-time Christmas Never seemed simple But I jump into the stream Take that old-time Christmas Gimme that old-time Christmas Like that old-time Christmas Cinnamon and trees and holiday glee Gimme that old-time Christmas Let's do that old-time Christmas