a neighbor tipped his hat to me this mornin the landlord even smiled and said good day and i want you to know that a stranger said hello christmas can t be far away old tight wad down the street is a buying candy to pass out to the neighbor kids at play the town is on the go and the weather man says snow christmas can t be far away the small fry on our block have all been saving and now their hiding things and looking sly mum will get that doodad she s been craving and dad will get his usual christmas tie both young and old are planning sweet surprises they ll soon be tied with ribbons bright and gay good will is in the air and you feel it everywhere christmas can t be far away good will is in the air and you feel it everywhere christmas can t be far away