I remember an old-fashioned tree Trimmed with tinsel that shown in candlelight In the window, where neighbors all could see How we kept our Christmas merry and bright I love the evenin' we trimmed the tree and then We'd all sing carols and pledge good will toward men Every year it's just an old-fashioned tree That brings all the joy of Christmas to me Starlight, shining on the snow Wishing star of Christmas night Star bright, brought so long ago My childhood first delight I remember an old-fashioned tree Trimmed with tinsel that shown in candlelight In the window, where neighbors all could see How we kept our Christmas merry and bright I love the evenin' we trimmed the tree and then We'd all sing carols and pledge good will toward men Every year it's just an old-fashioned tree That brings all the joy of Christmas to me