I wanted to hold you and keep you with me this eve You're my darling, and I'm what you need I wanted to whisper sweet words of comfort in your ear No more sorrow and no more fear Oh, my love when will you know? If we can meet under the mistletoe Yeah, I'm writing this song about Christmas in April this year So I'm not sure what to think about that And I'm hoping these words don't ring so hollow when you hear Me say, "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" ♪ Fits and starts, upset apple carts Conspiring to keep us apart I wanted to hold you and keep you with me this year You're my darling, and I want you near I'm hoping these words don't ring so hollow when you hear Me say, "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" And may the autumn winds blow away all our fear I said, "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"