When We Light Up This Town


The December sky is so grey
And the night time's outlasting the day
Another year's made its rounds
Soon smiles will abound
Baby when we light up this town

Christmas bells hung in the street
On the homes and downtown where folks meet
Any day now
It'll look different and how
Baby when we light up this town

In the square stands our Christmas tree
Decorated for all to see
The bulbs all hang down
Soon they'll amaze and astound
Baby when we light up this town

And if you happen to be down this way
Won't you mosey on by for a stay
Here in our wonderland
Because the folks are so friendly
There's a horn of plenty
That's the way it should be Christmas day

People'll see the glow from afar
Like those three kings who followed a star
Well if they want to come 'round
They'll find a Christmas fairground
Baby when we light up this town

Well the townsfolk are getting the itch
To see the mayor throw the switch
From the back roads to uptown
There won't be a sound
As we wait to light up the town

And suddenly there will be light
The yuletide shining so bright
Not just electricity
But in our hearts don't you see?
Baby when we light up this town
Not just electricity
But in our hearts don't you see?
Baby when we light up this town