Lyrics

We Rely Too Much on Christmas

We rely too much on Christmas
To make us all merry and bright
For the sunshine of a friendly face
To bring us goodness and light

We rely too much on Christmas
For glad tidings and good cheer
To make us happy in a million ways
And to be the most wonderful time of year

We ask too much of Christmas
To keep our troubles out of sight
To bring us turtledoves and calling birds
And to shine with everlasting light

We ask too much of Christmas
For perfect happy holidays
For peace on earth and mercy mild
To save those who have gone astray

We want too much from Christmas
A winter wonderland of toys
Magic, miracles, and mistletoe
Angels, hope, comfort, and joy

We want too much from Christmas
But it still can be a day
When we dream we will be redeemed
With a star to light the way

So let us dream we will be redeemed
With a star to light the way