(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