I understand that Sir Cliff hopes to return to his habit of releasing an annual festive season song in 2017.

In the meantime, here is my nod to a great time of the year, bringing together those who are absent

with their imaginings of home, family and friends at a precious time of the year. 

My thanks to The Kingswood Sound for their enthusiastic rendering of my material.

Now sing along folks!

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At home the Christmas snow is falling

I see it clear so far away

I hear the happy voices calling

See the children at their play

 

Every Yuletide brings its reason

To celebrate old ways before

Family gathered for the Season

Friends and neighbours at the door

 

Whatever in my life forsakes me

Wherever in the world I go

I bless this heart that always takes me

Home again for Christmas snow.

 

Inside holly round each doorway

Mistletoe as well there'll be

Bright-wrapped presents on the floor stay

Waiting underneath the tree

 

Outside church bells are caroll-ing

Soft flakes dust the things they find

And Christmas snow is surely falling

In many another far-off mind

 

Whatever in my life foresakes me

Wherever in the world I go

I bless this heart that always takes me

Home again for Christmas snow

 

At home the Christmas snow is falling

I see it clear across the miles

I hear the happy voices calling

See those dear familiar smiles

 

Every Yuletide brings new reason

To celebrate old days of yore

Family gathered for the Season

Friends and neighbours at the door

 

Whatever in my life foresakes me

Wherever in the world I go

I bless this heart that always takes me

Home again for Christmas snow.

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