The Season’s upon us    (video)

 

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1. The season's upon us, it's that time of year,

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    brandy and eggnog, there's plenty of cheer.

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    There's lights on the trees and there's wreaths to be hung,

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    there's mischief and mayhem and songs to be sung.

 

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2. There's bells and there's holly, the kids are gung-ho,

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    true love finds a kiss beneath fresh mistletoe.

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    Some families are messed up while others are fine,

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    if you think yours is crazy,        well, you should see mine.

 

+  C - F - G - C (4x)

 

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3. My sisters are wackjobs, I wish I had none,

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    their husbands are losers and so are their sons.

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    My nephew's a horrible wise little twit,

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    he once gave me a nice gift, wrapped box full of shit.

 

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4. He likes to pelt carolers with icy snowballs,

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    I'd like to take him out back and deck more than the halls.

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    With family like this I would have to confess,

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    I'd be better off lonely, distraught and depressed.

 

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The season's upon us, it's that time of year,

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brandy and eggnog, there's plenty of cheer,

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There's lights on the trees and there's wreaths to be hung,

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there's mischief and mayhem and songs to be sung.

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    They call this Christmas where I'm from.          +  C - F - G - C (2x)

 

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4. My mom likes to cook, push our buttons and prod,

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    my brother just brought home another big broad.

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    The eyes rollin’, whispers come loud from the kitchen,

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    I'd come home more often if they'd only quit bitchin'.

 

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5. Dad on the other hand's a selfish old sod,

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    drinks whiskey alone with my miserable dog.

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    Who won't run off fetch, sure he couldn't care less,

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    he defiled my teddy bear and left me the mess.

 

+  CHORUS    +  C - F - G - C (2x)

 

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+  The table's set, we raise a toast, the father, son, and the Holy Ghost !

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    I'm so glad this day only comes once a year,

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    you can keep your opinions, your presents, your happy new year.

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    They call this Christmas where I'm from,

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    they call this Christmas where I'm from.       +  C - F - G - C (4x)

 

    (Dropkick Murphys)