[Verse 1]
I was anxious to visit the church last night
I needed something to tell me it will be alright
I put faith in me for so damn long
I'm beginning to see where it all went wrong
Still I put up a tree with our little boys
On Christmas I'll have them
So that they can open their toys

[Chorus]
Merry Christmas mom and dad
I know my heart should make you sad
But there will come a point where I would get by
When I wake up tomorrow I'll try not to cry

[Verse 2]
I was anxious to write to your friend last night
No matter the outcome she said it'll be alright
But I can't listen to that, I believe we are more
The four of us together is what I'm fighting for
Still I can't make you love me and I understand
How can you ever return to that man

[Chorus]
Merry Christmas, lovely girl
Behind that wall there is a pearl
I hope you travel a joyful road
I'll cover my hurt, so I can carry your loathe
[Verse 3]
I'll keep drawing those pictures
And I'll keep painting those toys
I'll count on my blessings and brace all my joys
I think I always wonder what could have been
If we'd just opened our hearts and just tried again
So I will be thankful, I finally see
That selfish old man that you lived with
Is not me

[Chorus]
Merry Christmas, oh my lord
I never know what life has in store
But I will not fear and I will get by
I have peace in my heart, until I die
Merry Christmas mom and dad
I know my heart should make you sad
Will there come a point where I'll get by
I wake up tomorrow, I'll try not to cry
Merry Christmas, lovely girl
Behind that wall there is a pearl
I hope you travel a joyful road
I'll cover my hurt, so I can carry your loathe
Merry Christmas, oh my lord
I never know what life has in store
But I will not fear and I will get by
I have peace in my heart, until I die