Nicotine
THE GIFT
I know what I want for Christmas
I wrote to Santa long ago
There’s only one thing on my list
Just listen Mom, please don’t say “No!”
I’m sorry you got mad last night Mom
I’m stubborn, just like you, and strong.
You show me how to do things right, an’
You hug me tight when something’s wrong.
Bridge: I love the things you do, such as,
At bedtime when we read a book.
An’ you don’t yell when you get mad,
You just squint your eyes and look
But when you cough, I think you’re choking.
I get so scared, I have to say,
For Christmas Mom, would you quit smoking?
Throw your cigarettes away?
Bridge: Don’t burn out in one great big blaze
Or I’ll make my squint eyes at you!
I need you here for lots more birthdays.
Don’t quit for me Mom, quit for you!
Someday I will have some kids.
And they’ll need “Grandma hugs” a lot.
I need you too Mom, I’m your kid, and,
Well, you’re the only Mom I’ve got!
Bridge: Your eyes filled with tears last night
When I threatened, “I’d smoke too!”
I feel fears each time you light up
I wish that you would feel scared too
Listen Mom, ’cause I’m not joking
I don’t want toys on Santa’s sleigh
For Christmas Mom, would you quit smoking?
Throw your cigarettes away!!
I love you Mom, so please, quit smoking,
That’s all I want on Christmas Day.
Written by Peter Alsop, ©Copyright 1994, Moose School Music (BMI)
On Chris Moose Holidays & Songs on Recovery and Addiction – www.peteralsop.com
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