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The Christmas Song

from Loose Cannons by The Jolly Rogers

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a.k.a. Christmas in Carrick

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On the road the frost is glistening,
People stream from midnight mass.
Friendly candles glow in windows;
Strangers greet you as they pass.
Home then to the laden table,
Ham and goose and pints of beer,
Whiskey handed ‘round in tumblers,
Christmas comes just once a year!
Puddings made with eggs and treacle,
Seeded raisins and brown suet.
Sifted breadcrumbs and mixed spices,
Grated rind and plenty fruit.
Cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg,
Porter, brandy and old ale.
Don’t forget the wine and whiskey,
Christmas comes just once a year!
Women fussing in the kitchen,
Laying the food on every plate.
Men impatient in the hallway,
Gulping porter while they wait.
Who cares if we’re poor tomorrow,
Now’s the time to spread good cheer.
Pass the punch around the table,
Christmas comes just once a year!
On the road the frost is glistening,
People stream from midnight mass.
Friendly candles glow in windows;
Strangers greet you as they pass.
Home then to the laden table,
Ham and goose and pints of beer,
Whiskey handed ‘round in tumblers,
Christmas comes just once a year!

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from Loose Cannons, released September 1, 2007

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The Jolly Rogers Kansas City, Missouri

Pirates before pirates were cool. The Jolly Rogers were born as the Earth still cooled, waaaay back in 1991. Bringing maritime music, sea shanties, drinking and bawdy songs to audiences before pirates were all the rage, they've been a main stage act at venues across America and Europe. ... more

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