(Because) It's Christmastime - Chicago

I hear sleigh bells ringing

And the children singing

Winter stars are shining bright

For everyone, it’s Christmastime

Holiday faces glowing

Sentimental feelings showing

I’ll recall old friends I won’t forget

Because it’s Christmas time

As I walk along the avenue

There’s a brass quartet performing through the night

Drop a handful in the hat, it’s what we always do

The spirit of the season reminds us of the reason

I give you a hat

You give me some gloves

Kids got their toys

But what does it mean?

What does it say about love,

About peace and good will?

The world in such confusion

Kindness is the sweet solution

Take my hand as I reach out

Because it’s Christmas time

As I walk along the avenue

There’s a brass quartet performing through the night

Drop a handful in the hat, it’s what we always do

The spirit of the season reminds us of the reason