From the recording Wassail!
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
