A neighbor tipped his hat to me this morning The landlord even smiled and said good day And I want you to know a stranger said hello Christmas can't be far away Old Tidewad on the corner is buying candy To pass out to the local kids at play The town is on the go Weather man said snow Christmas can't be far away The small fry on our street have all been saving They're hiding things and looking kind of sly Mom will get that do-that she's been craving And dad'll get his usual tie Both young and old are planning some surprises They'll soon be wrapped in paper bright and gay Good will is in the air You can feel it everywhere Christmas can't be far away The small fry on our street have all been saving They're hiding things and looking kind of sly Mom's gonna get that do-that she's been craving And dad'll get his customary tie While both young and old are planning some surprises They'll soon be wrapped in paper bright and gay Good will is in the air You can feel it everywhere Christmas can't be far away