Chapter 4: Family and Concert at the Studios
The next morning everyone got up and headed toward the kitchen for some breakfast. For breakfast, J made oatmeal, bacon, and toast for everyone. Everyone sat down around the table and ate their breakfast.
"I didn't know you can cook J," Hunter said as he bit into his toast.
"I can't," J replied. "Tha' oatmeal came from a packet, n' I used two packets per bowl n' added sugar."
"That's probably the only thing he can fix," Blitz said with his mouth full of food.
"Don't talk wit' your mouth full," Melanie reprimanded the doberman. "If I was your mothe', I would be ashamed."
"I would be ashamed too because he's a weird boy," Exile said while drinking a glass of milk.
Just then, the phone in the living room rang. J got up from his seat and answered the phone.
"Hello?"
"Hey there nephew!" a male southern African American voice shouted from the receiver.
J quickly held the phone at a distance from his ear, and he put the phone back to his ear when the ringing stopped and answered. "Hello Uncle Sherman. Merry Christmas."
"Merry Christmas to you too," his uncle said. "I jus' wanted to let you kno' tha' we're already here at the airport n' waitin' for y'all to pick us up."
"Oh okay, I'll b-…wait a minute," J said. "Did you jus' say tha' y'all are at the airport…here?"
"Yep."
"I'm on my way," J sighed as he hung up the phone.
"Who was it?" Melanie asked, walking out of the kitchen toward her brother.
"Well our family from down South decided to join us for Christmas too," J replied. "I don't even kno' how they got the money to afford a trip to Japan."
"Wha' about Cousin Leon?" asked Ice Blaze.
"Oh yeah, I forgot 'bout Cousin Leon," J said. He then headed toward his room. "Well, I bette' get ready n' pick em' up."
"I'll go with you," Hunter said.
"Me too," Dylan added.
All three of them headed toward their rooms so that they could get their clothes, coats, and shoes on. J was the first to get ready and waited for Hunter and Dylan by the elevators in the living room. Hunter and Dylan joined up with him a minute later. They went down to the first floor and out of the Tower. J went into the garage to retrieve his black H2. He got in and shifted the vehicle in reverse. The vehicle backed out of the garage and headed toward the spot where Hunter and Dylan were waiting. J stopped the vehicle, and Hunter and Dylan got in. Hunter was in the front passenger seat, and Dylan sat behind J. J shifted into drive and slowly drove out onto the snowy road.
"So J, what's your relatives like?" asked Hunter.
"Well, they're kinda dysfunctional," J answered, while turning a corner. "Well, when you think 'bout it, I think tha' everyone in my family is dysfunctional. The one tha' called me was my Uncle Sherman. He's a lil' on the heavy side, but I don't kno' wha' he does though. Then there's my Aunt Charlene; she's jus' as big him n' loves to cook. She cooks like it is Thanksgiving everyday n' tha' is the reason why they're a 'big' family. Leon is a scientist n' a professor at a university, but I can't remembe' which one. Ray Ray is Cousin Leon's brothe', but I don't kno' wha' he does eithe'. Lil' Ray Ray is Ray Ray's son. Think of him as miniature version of his fathe'. Finally there's Mama; she n' Uncle Sherman don't get along well."
"Sorry to change the subject, but I need to ask a favor," Hunter said as he turned his head toward J.
"Sure, wha' is it?" J asked, glancing at Hunter through the corner of his eye.
"Can Colleen and I sing a song at your concert tonight?"
"Sure, wha' song?"
Hunter whispered the name of the song in J's ears, and J nodded his head.
"Tha's seems to be a perfect song."
"What is it?" asked Dylan. Hunter whispered it in Dylan's ear as well, and Dylan smiled. "That's an excellent choice for you two."
"Question," J said, changing the subject. "How long have you two been seein' each othe'?"
"Ever since the team was first formed," replied Hunter in a matter of fact tone.
"No, wha' I meant was how long have you two been togethe'?"
"Oh," Hunter said, blushing from embarrassment. "About a year."
"Tha' long? Dang, I'm always the last one to find out 'bout these things."
"Well, there were subtle clues to it while we were here," laughed Dylan. "It wasn't that hard to notice."
"Well excuse me for bein' slow these past few days."
Dylan and Hunter laughed as the vehicle arrived at the airport. The vehicle stopped in front of the building. Waiting outside in the cold were six big African Americans. J stepped out of the vehicle and headed toward his relatives.
"J, come give your aunt a hug n' some suga," said a woman with brown curly hair and glasses. She's wore a white sweater with a Christmas tree on it and jeans. J went over and gave her a hug. She returned it with a big embrace, and the embrace caused all of the air to leave J's body, making his eyes bug out and gasping for air. "It's been so long since we've last seen you."
J regained his breath before speaking. "I kno'. It's great to see all of y'all."
Hunter and Dylan joined J.
"Who are they?"
"This is Hunter n' Dylan from the Road Rovers," J answered, while pointing to each of them. "Guys, this is my aunt, Charlene." He pointed to the woman he was hugging earlier.
"Nice to meet you two."
"Nice to meet you too ma'am," Dylan said.
"Same here," Hunter said.
J began to introduce everyone else. He pointed to the oldest male that has graying hair and a bald spot. He wore a multicolored stripped sweater and black pants. "Tha's Uncle Sherman." He pointed to another male that is wearing white buttoned up dress shirt and black dress pants. He also wore a pair of glasses. "Tha's Cousin Leon. He pointed to another male that is wearing a grey hoodie and grey sweat pants; he also had a bald spot. "Tha's Cousin Ray Ray." He then pointed to a younger boy about twelve years of age, wearing a red South Pole hoodie similar to the one Ice Blaze wore a few days ago and baggy pants. "Tha's Lil' Ray Ray." He finally pointed to an elderly woman with grey curly hair, wearing a red and green dress with a white shawl draped over her shoulder, riding a scooter. "Tha's Mama."
"Let us help you with those bags and presents," Dylan said as he grabbed some of the luggage and loaded it into the back of the Hummer.
"That's nice of you Dylan," Aunt Charlene said. "Thanks."
"You're welcome."
"It's always wonnerful to see a strong young gentleman like you, helpin' an old lady like me," Mama said as she rolled up next to Dylan, looking up at the mutt. "Why don't I show you how someone like me has a good time, while everyone else is sleepin'?"
Dylan blinked and looked down at Mama with a shocked expression on his face.
"Uh…ma'am," Dylan stammered. "I don't think…"
"Oh don't worry 'bout us makin' loud noises n' shakin' the whole place, it's all part of the fun," she said, looking at the stunned teen above her glasses, wriggling her thinning eyebrows.
"Leave tha' boy alone you horny old buzzard," Uncle Sherman said from within the vehicle.
"Sherman, you best let me be, or I'll park this scoote' so far up your fudgemake' tha' laxatives can't even reach it."
J tapped on Dylan's shoulder. Dylan turned around and saw J signaling for him. Dylan walked toward J.
"Is she always like tha' J?"
"Unfortunately yes," J replied, placing a hand on his head and shaking his head. "Jus' watch your back. She's on the prowl. C'mon, let's get the rest of these bags into the H2."
J, Hunter, and Dylan loaded everything, including the scooter into the back of the Hummer. Everyone got into the H2, but when trying to get Mama into her seat, she wanted Dylan to help her into her seat. Once everyone was seated, J shifted the vehicle into drive and exited the airport. The vehicle got back onto the road and headed back to Paramount Resort.
It was around 10:00 when the vehicle arrived back at the Tower. J parked the vehicle in the garage. Everyone got out of the vehicle. J opened the back hatch and pulled out Mama's scooter; he moved it over to the right side of the vehicle and helped Mama, with some protest from her, into her scooter. He then went and helped Dylan and Hunter get the luggage and presents out of the back of the Hummer. Everyone entered the Tower and went into the elevator to get to the apartment. Once the elevator reached the top, everyone entered the living room, where Melanie, Ice Blaze, and the other Rovers were watching the television.
"Hey there, niece n' nephew!" Uncle Sherman greeted Melanie and Ice Blaze.
Ice Blaze and Melanie got up from the couch and greeted their uncle with a hug.
"It's good to see you uncle," Melanie said, while hugging her uncle.
"Hi Aunt Charlene," Ice Blaze said, hugging his aunt.
After greetings and introductions were made, the rest of the day went with no events, with the exception Mama still flirting with Dylan. Day turned into night, and everyone in the Tower was getting ready for the Christmas Concert at the Studios. Everyone was in the living room. The Road Rovers, with the exception of J, Ice Blaze, Shag, and Muzzle, wore their dress uniforms, which consisted of a red jacket with gold trims, a white dress shirt with a black tie, black leather belt with a gold buckle, white gloves, brown pants, and black boots. J and Ice Blaze wore black suits with white dress shirts, black ties, and black dress shoes. Melanie also wore a suit, but her suit was grey. Their relatives just wore casual clothing.
Everyone entered the elevator and headed down to the first floor. They went through a hidden hallway and into the exit passage that leads to the gift shop. Dylan walked up beside J.
"J, do you mind if I sing a song too?"
"I don't mind at all. What song?"
"O Holy Night."
"Sure why not."
Everyone exited the building through the gift shop. The Tower was surrounded by an overgrown garden. They exited the area of the Tower and headed toward Studio Plaza, the entrance plaza to the park. The Plaza consisted of numerous buildings themed to a Hollywood that people always dreamed off with tall buildings and bright lights. In the center of the plaza was a huge fountain that is frozen so that people can ice skate on it. Behind the fountain was a large mountain. In front of the fountain was an elevated stage that featured a keyboard, a drum set, and numerous microphones. Two of the microphones are positioned at the piano and drum set. J and Ice Blaze stepped onto the stage and took their positions at the piano and drum set respectively.
It was few minutes before the concert actually starts, so J and Ice Blaze decided to play a few songs before the actual concert started. They started with an instrumental version of Christmas Time is Here by Vince Guaraldi Trio. The instrumental pre-show began to attract guests to the stage. The time was now 8:00, which meant the concert was about to begin.
"Welcome guests to our annual Christmas Concert at the Studios," greeted J. "You may have noticed tha' there are a small number of us. Well everyone else went home to spend time wit' their families this year, but we do have a special treat for you. We have two songs tha' will be performed by members of the Road Rovers. Prepare to have a wonderful time."
Melanie came on stage and took a microphone stand and placed it next to the piano. Ice Blaze gave the beat, and J and Ice Blaze began to play the vocal version of Christmas Time is Here by Vince Guaraldi Trio.
Melanie, J, and Ice Blaze:
Christmas time is here
Happiness and cheer
Fun for all, that children call
Their favorite time of year
Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times, and ancient rhymes
Of love and dreams to share
Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
Joyful memories there
Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
Joyful memories there
Christmas time is here
We'll be drawing near
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
Music break by J and Ice Blaze.
Sleigh bells in the air Christmas time is here All the guests applauded after the song was over. Melanie then moved the microphone stand to the center of the stage. She began to sing Whitney Houston's version of The First Noel. Melanie: They looked up and saw a star Jesus Christ is Noel, Noel, Noel Jesus Everyone applauded after Melanie's solo. She took a bow and left the stage so that J and Ice Blaze could do their song. They were doing their version of This Christmas. J and Ice Blaze started the intro. Ice Blaze: J: Together: J: Together: J: Ice Blaze: J: Ice Blaze: Together: Music Break. J: Ice Blaze: J: Ice Blaze: Oh, fire side is blazing bright J: Ice Blaze: Together: J: Ice Blaze: J: Ice Blaze: J: Ice Blaze: J: Ice Blaze: Ice Blaze: J: Ice Blaze: J: Together: Ice Blaze: Together:: J: Together: After their performance, Hunter and Colleen made their way onto the stage. J and Ice Blaze placed the microphones they were using to center stage and took their seats back at their instruments. Hunter and Colleen walked on stage and moved over to the two microphone stands that were placed by J and Ice Blaze. Hunter and Colleen began to sing Baby It's Cold Outside by Frank Loesser, with musical accompaniment by J and Ice Blaze. Colleen: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen and Hunter: Instrumental break by J and Ice Blaze. Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen: Hunter: Colleen and Hunter: Everyone applauded Hunter and Colleen's performance. They took a bow and left the stage. Dylan came on stage next. While he was walking across the stage to the microphone, Mama gave a wolf call, causing the teen to blush from embarrassment underneath his fur. He turned his head toward J and gave him a nod. J began to play the piano, and Dylan began to sing O Holy Night by Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure. Dylan: Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, Truly He taught us to love one another, Everyone applauded Dylan's performance. He gave a bow and walked off stage, joining the rest of the Rovers. Melanie came back on stage and stood in the middle of the stage. J got up from the piano and stood next to her. They both stood in front the two microphone stands. J and Melanie looked behind them and gave a nod to Ice Blaze, who was still at the drum set. Ice Blaze started a steady beat on the snare drum. J and Melanie began to perform The Little Drummer Boy by Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati and Harry Simeone. J and Melanie: So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum, Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum, Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum J and Melanie gave a bow, while the audience clapped. J walked back toward the piano and took his seat back on the bench. Melanie walked off stage as Ice Blaze got up from his seat behind the drum set and took center stage. He stood in front of one of the microphone stands and gave a nod toward J. J began to play as Ice Blaze began to sing Let It Snow by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne. Ice Blaze: It doesn't show signs of Pauseping, When we finally kiss goodnight, The fire is slowly dying, Ice Blaze gave a bow as the audience applauded his solo performance. He stepped aside as Melanie returned back on stage to join him in duet. They looked behind them and gave a nod to J. He started to play, and they began to sing Winter Wonderland by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith. Ice Blaze: Melanie: Ice Blaze: Melanie: Ice Blaze: Melanie: Ice Blaze: Melanie: Ice Blaze and Melanie: Melanie and Ice Blaze gave a bow, while the audience clapped at their duet. Ice Blaze took a microphone stand and went back to his seat behind the drum set. J got up from his seat from the piano and grabbed a microphone stand too. Once J got back to his seat, he and Ice Blaze started a musical intro to Snow on the Water, which is to the tune of Smoke on the Water. J: Ice Blaze: J and Ice Blaze: Here it comes J: J and Ice Blaze: Here it comes Here it comes Here it comes The audience gave J and Ice Blaze a round of applause. J and Ice Blaze started another Christmas song called Santa Claus Man, which is to the tune of Watermelon Man. J and Ice Blaze: Ice Blaze: He placed the gifts underneath the Christmas tree. And with a nod, he went back up the chimney. J and Ice Blaze: Ice Blaze provided a drum break. J and Ice Blaze: J: Ice Blaze (and J): At night, he'll be flying through the sky. J and Ice Blaze: J: J and Ice Blaze: Everyone clapped their hands after the song was over. J and Ice Blaze started another song called Santa's Train, which is to the tune of Night Train. They started the intro to the song. Ice Blaze (and J): Making toys Loading them up J and Ice Blaze: They will be used to carry Hitching up the team so that J: Ice Blaze and J: Ice Blaze: Ice Blaze and J: J: Ice Blaze and J: Ice Blaze: J: Ice Blaze and J: Ice Blaze: Ice Blaze and J: J and Ice Blaze made a quick fill section. J (and Ice Blaze): Round the world Spreading around the world J and Ice Blaze: Spreading joy to young and old Laughing as he drives the train Ice Blaze: J: The audience clapped when J and Ice Blaze finished their song. Melanie came back on stage with another microphone stand and placed it next to J's piano. She stood behind it. J and Ice Blaze began to play 25 Days, which is to the tune of 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago. J and Ice Blaze started the intro. J, Ice Blaze, and Melanie: During this time, J, (Melanie and Ice Blaze): (The perfect gift) Ice Blaze, (Melanie and J): Melanie, (J and Ice Blaze): J and Ice Blaze: 25 days till Christmas Ice Blaze performed a drum feature. Melanie: J: Ice Blaze: J and Ice Blaze provided a quick fill section. J, Ice Blaze, and Melanie: Everyone is Melanie, (J and Ice Blaze): Ice Blaze, (Melanie and J): J, (Ice Blaze and Melanie): J and Ice Blaze provided another fill segment. J, Ice Blaze, and Melanie: Everyone applauded their performance, and Melanie then spoke into the microphone. "We hope you had a great time at our concert. Let's give a round of applause for all the performers on stage." She waited as the audience applauded. "Thanks for comin' n' enjoy the rest of your stay here at Paramount Resort. Have a safe n' happy holidays." She left the stage, and J and Ice Blaze played a jazzy version of Jingle Bells. After J and Ice Blaze finished playing a few songs, they started to take apart the drum set and placed it on a cart. J placed his keyboard and stand into the cart once the entire drum set was in the cart. Ice Blaze pushed and J pulled the cart off stage and took the cart to the Tower. Inside the living room, everyone was either sitting or standing. "Tha' was such a lovely Christmas concert," said Aunt Charlene. "My favorite part was hot stuff's song," Mama said, glancing at Dylan. "It almost made me jump wit' the Holy Ghost." "Well, the Holy Ghost should've made you jump outta a window," said Uncle Sherman. "Sherman!" cried Aunt Charlene, looking at her husband with a shocked look on her face. "Don't talk to Mama like tha'!" "Don't worry 'bout me Charlene," said Mama. "The good Lord will give me the horsepowe' for my scoote' so tha' I can run him ove'." J, Melanie, and Ice Blaze just shook their heads. Ice Blaze stretched and yawned. "I don't kno' 'bout the rest of y'all, I'm goin' to bed," Ice Blaze said as he took off his suit coat and walked down the hallway toward his room. "I need to do some log sawing myself," Exile said, heading out of the living room. "Cousin J," Lil' Ray Ray said, looking at J. "Can we go to the mall tomorrow n' see Santa?" "Sure Lil' Ray Ray," J said. He yawned. "See y'all in the mornin'." He left for his room. Everyone said their good nights and headed to their rooms so that they could sleep.
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
Joyful memories there
We'll be drawing near
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
The first Noel, the angel did say,
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
In fields where they lay tending their sheep,
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel.
Shining in the East, beyond them far;
And to the earth it gave great light,
And so it continued both day and night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel.
Born is the King of Israel.
Born is the King of Israel
Born is the King of Israel.
The first Noel
He is the Son yeah
Born is the King of
King of
Oh yeah yeah
Oh Christ is born
Ooh hallelujah hey
He is born
Oh Christ the King is born
Hang all the mistletoe
I'm gonna get to know you better,
Oh yeah
This Christmas
And as I trim the tree
How fun it's gonna be together
Oh, this Christmas
The fire side is blazing bright
And were carolin' through the night
And this Christmas
This Christmas
Will be, a very special Christmas
Very special
For me
Presents and cards are here
My world is filled with cheer and you
Ya, this Christmas
And as I look around
Your eyes out-shine the town
They do
Ya, this Christmas
Oh, fire side is blazing bright
And were carolin' through the night
And this Christmas
Will be a very special Christmas
For me
Hey Blaze, wha' do you want for Christmas?
I want peace on Earth n' good will for all men
Brothe' please. I want a new game console, a new hard drive for my compute', n' a flat screen TV.
If you're good, maybe Santa will bring you tha' stuff.
And were carolin' through the night
Together:
And this Christmas
Will be, a very special Christmas for me
Hang all the mistletoe
I'm gonna get to know you better
Ya, this Christmas
And as I trim the tree
How fun it's gonna be together
O, this Christmas
Oh, the fire side is blazing bright
And were carolin' through the night
And this Christmas
Will be, a very special Christmas for me
This is great, spendin' time wit' family n' friends.
I know n' singin' Christmas carols.
Why don't we sing some?
Oh come on J. We've been singin' for quite some time now, but I'll do it anyway.
So, wha're we goin' to sing?
I got one.
Jingle Bells.
Jingles Bells.
How about
A lil' Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer?
Dashin' through the snow
J:
Frosty the Snowman
Ice Blaze:
Joy to the world
J:
It was silent night,
And it was a holy night
Ice Blaze:
Away in the manger.
J:
This Christmas,
This Christmas
This Christmas,
This Christmas
The fire side is blazing bright
This Christmas
Caroling all through the night
This Christmas
Come be with me tonight
This Christmas
I really can't stay
Hunter:
Baby it's cold outside
Colleen:
I've got to go away
Hunter:
Baby it's cold outside
Colleen:
This evening has been
Hunter:
Been hoping that you'd drop in
Colleen:
So very nice
Hunter:
I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
Colleen:
My mother will start to worry
Hunter:
Beautiful, what's your hurry
My father will be pacing the floor
Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry
Beautiful, please don't hurry
Well maybe just a half a drink more
Put some music on while I pour
The neighbors might think
Baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink
No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how
Your eyes are like starlight now
To break this spell
I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no, sir
Mind if I move a little closer
At least I'm gonna say that I tried
What's the sense in hurting my pride
I really can't stay
Baby don't hold out
Ahh, but it's cold outside
I simply must go
Baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no
Ooh baby, it's cold outside
This welcome has been
I'm lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm
Look out the window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious
Man, your lips look so delicious
My brother will be there at the door
Waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious
Gosh your lips look delicious
Well maybe just a half a drink more
Never such a blizzard before
I've got to go home
Oh, baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me your comb
It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand
Your eyes are like starlight now
But don't you see
How can you do this thing to me
There's bound to be talk tomorrow
Making my life long sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied
If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay
Get over that old out
Ahh, but it's cold outside
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friends.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
When we come.
I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
On my drum?
The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
Me and my drum.
Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful,
And since we've no place to go,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
And I've bought some corn for popping,
The lights are turned way down low,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight,
All the way home I'll be warm.
And, my dear, we're still good-bying,
But as long as you love me so,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening,
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight,
We're happy tonight.
Walking in a winter wonderland.
Gone away is the bluebird,
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song,
As we go along,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man,
But you can do the job
When you're in town.
Later on, we'll conspire,
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid,
The plans that we've made,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
And pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman,
Until the other kids knock him down.
When it snows, ain't it thrilling,
Though your nose gets a chilling
We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
The sky is dark and cloudy
On this frozen day in mid-December.
I stand at the edge of a lake,
And I look up into the sky.
When I looked up there, I saw
This wonderful thing called snow.
It fell with angelic grace
Onto the lake below.
Snow on the water.
The snow is falling with grace.
It's covering up my face.
Snow on the water.
Falling from the sky
Creating a beautiful scene.
Down it falls
Covering the ground
Making it fun to play in.
Well we will play in the snow all day.
Making angels and get into a fight
Sticking out our tongues and catching the snow
Laughing and playing as we have a grand ole time.
Ice Blaze:
In the field
In the city
In the park
At the lake
The snow is falling
Straight out of the sky
Spreading joy to everyone worldwide.
Snow on the water.
The snow is falling with grace.
It's covering up my face.
Snow on the water.
Falling from the sky
Creating a beautiful scene.
Down it falls
Covering the ground
Making it fun to play in.
Falling from the sky
Creating a beautiful scene.
Down it falls
Covering the ground
Making it fun to play in.
Falling from the sky
Down it falls.
Let's play.
Here comes good ol' Santa Claus now.
Here comes good ol' Santa Claus now.
J (and Ice Blaze):
He's ready for the night. (Here comes good ol' Santa Claus now.)
Sleigh full of toys for kids. (Here comes good ol' Santa Claus now.)
At night, he'll be flying through the sky.
Being pulled by his eight tiny reindeer.
Coming to our house
And deliver gifts.
J and Ice Blaze:
Here comes good ol' Santa Claus now.
Here comes good ol' Santa Claus now.
Down the chimney
He came with a bound.
Stepping out with all the goodies
And took a look around.
Once through, he went to the chimney.
Getting in the sleigh and ordering his team to
Dash, dash, dash away all
Let us dash away all and continue
Our Christmas run
Go! Santa! Go!
There he goes!
Ice Blaze does another drum break.
There he goes
In his sleigh
Flying high
Through the night
Handing gifts to all tonight
He's flying through the night. (Here comes good ol' Santa Claus now.)
With gifts for everyone. (Here comes good ol' Santa Claus now.)
Being pulled by his eight tiny reindeer.
Coming to our house
And deliver gifts.
Here comes good ol' Santa Claus now.
At night, he is flying through the sky.
Being pulled by his eight tiny reindeer.
Coming to your house
And deliver gifts.
Here comes good ol' Santa Claus.
At the North Pole
(The elves are working.)
Right before the Christmas run
(For who?)
For all the little girls and boys
(Into what?)
Santa's special vehicle
They are loading up the gifts
Into each of Santa's train cars
(Cars, cars, cars)
All the presents to the entire world
(World, world, world)
They can pull the train down the track
(Track, track, track)
It's-
Time for Santa to come out
And board the train
So that he can deliver all the presents
To all the girls and the boys
Hear that whistle blow
As it signals the beginning of the run
It's time for him
To move along the track
The team begins to pull the train
Down the track and off they go
Now it's time to
Dash along the track
Hear the engine's wheels turn
As they chug along the track
There goes Santa Claus
Driving the train
Wearing an engineer's cap
Pulling the whistle
Whoo, whoo
Smoke coming out of the stack
Filling the sky
Now it's time
For him
To go
There he goes
(In his train)
Delivering gifts to everyone
(To all the)
Good little girls and boys
(Something special)
Good ol' fashion Christmas cheer
Let's give a cheer for Santa
As he makes his run around world
(World, world, world)
Planting a big smile on their face
(Face, face, face)
To each of his destinations
To…
Hand…
Gifts…
As he left
He said
Merry Christmas…
And good night
25…
Days till Christmas
All the stores are busy with
Crazy shoppers
Everyone is looking for
Looking for that perfect deal
(Money saved)
25 days to shop
(Actually it's 24)
Either way, they will get more
25, 25, 25, 25,
25, 25, 25, 25
Even though we can't for it
To come
I enjoy spending time with family and friends
Doing things that will bring us closer
Snowball fights and Christmas dinner
I can't think of anything that is better
I enjoy watching Christmas shows
That come on each December
Watching Rudolph and Frosty
I can't think of anything that is better
The most important reason
For this joyful season
Is the birth of Jesus Christ
25…
Days till Christmas
In a happy mood
Spread the good cheer
Helping those that are in need
(Charities)
Better to give than to receive
(Christmas spirit)
There are 25 days
(To spread the joy around)
To everyone in the world
25 days till Christmas
25 days till Christmas...
Yeah