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And they'll lay you down low in the easy

And the lips that you kiss will say Christmas.

And the miles that you traveled the distance

 That surprise

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La, la, la, la

La, la, la, la

La, la, la, la

La, la, la, la (x2)

 And the businessmen will shake hands and talk in numbers

 And the princess will wake up from her slumber

 Then all the knights will step forth with their arm bands

 And ev'ry stranger you meet in the street will make demands

 So believe no lies,

 Then dry your eyes

 And realize

  That surprise

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 And we'll send you glad tidings from New York

Open up your eyes so you may see

Ask you not to read between the lines

Hope that you will come in right on time

 And they'll talk to you while you're in trances

 And you'll visualize not taking any chances

 But meet them halfway with love, peace and persuasion

 And expect them to rise for the occasion

 Don't it gratify

 When you see it materialize

 Right in front of your eyes

  That surprise

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 And they'll lay you down low and easy