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Backstory:

This was one of the quickest songs I think I ever wrote. We knew that the Oakridge Boys were looking for a Christmas song for their catalog a couple of years ago and we had very little time. So I think I wrote the lyrics in about 30 minutes and I sent them over to Chip, who put a melody to it and created a demo in another 30 minutes. So I know you have to get by the macho male voice here but I think the concept works just as well for a female.

Lyrics:

                                                  
The Sound of Christmas
John Cirillo(ASCAP) and Chip Martin(BMI)

It’s the crackle of the fire
As the pinecones pop like corn
It’s Autry singing Rudolph
While the little ones sing along
It’s grandpa dressed like Santa 
Laughing, Ho Ho Ho
That’s the sound of Christmas we all know

It’s the crinkle of wrapping paper
Followed by the oohs and aahs
Then it’s off to church to hear the choir
And all give thanks to God
It’s the silence of the morning
Tucked in blankets of fresh snow
That’s the sound of Christmas we all know

Chorus:
Daddy says grace at the table
Three generations say amen
Then it’s eat and drink and talk and laugh
With family and friends
“Oh little town of Bethlehem” on the radio
That’s the sound of Christmas we all know

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