The snow is falling and the houses are decked with lights That magic feeling almost hits me tonight Remember Christmas Eve oh you couldn't be contained Claymation Santa Clauses danced in your brain I blink my eyes and you've grown up and you've moved away That magic feeling won't convince you to stay Or even visit you're aware it has been some time You have your own life and you've left me behind Christmas music plays wherever I go And I'm reminded every soft crunch of snow Frosted windows with a warm glow inside Life could be like that oh lord knows I've tried I put the tree up and strung the lights I even got you a present I hoped you would show But this isn't a movie and magic isn't real Christmas music plays wherever I go And I'm reminded every soft crunch of snow Frosted windows with a warm glow inside Life could be like that oh lord knows I've tried