All Those Christmas Cliches

[Intro]
I've spent Christmas in Peoria
Christmas in Schenectedy, Christmas in Las Vegas and LA
And I always thought it couldn't matter less
But lately, come December, I confess

[Verse 1]
I want the tree full of toys and tinsel
I want the wreath on the red front door
I want the elves in the yard and each sentimental
Card dripping glitter on the floor
I want a roof full of plywood reindeer
I want a road full of horse-drawn sleighs
All Those Christmas Clichés

[Verse 2]
I want the turkey with all the trimmings
The turkey mom hardly ever made
I want the gulp and tear at the moment that I hear
Johnny Mathis being played
I want a lake full of perfect skaters
I want that fruit cake with sugar glaze
All Those Christmas Clichés

[Bridge]
Not to mention the snow
Not to mention the choir
Not to mention the candles in the window
And chestnuts roasting on the fire

[Verse 3]
Inside a house filled with noise and laughter
Along a street bathed in twinkling light
I want the bells and the drums
Mistletoe and sugar plums, and kids to tuck in tight
And as for that guy in the bright red outfit
Instead of flying off he stays
All Those Christmas Clichés

[Outro]
I want those overblown, corny, heartwarming
Hallmark Christmas clichés