(Because) It's Christmastime

[Verse 1: Robert Lamm, with bandmates] I hear sleigh bells ringing And the children singing Winter stars are shining bright For everyone It's Christmastime [Verse 2: Robert Lamm, with bandmates] Holiday faces glowing Sentimental feeling showing I recall old friends I won't forget Because it's Christmastime [Chorus: All, Robert Lamm] As I walk along the avenue There's a brass quartet performing through the night Drop a handful in the hat, it's what we always do The spirit of the season Reminds us of the reason [Verse 3: All, Robert Lamm] I give you a hat, you give me some gloves Kids got their toys, but what doеs it mean? What does it say about love? About pеace and goodwill? [Verse 4: All, Robert Lamm] World in such confusion This is the sweet solution Take my hand, as I reach out Because it's Christmastime [Chorus: All, Robert Lamm] As we walk along the avenue There's a brass quartet performing through the night Drop a handful in the hat, it's what we always do The spirit of the season Reminds us of the reason