Gregory Porter
Christmas Wish — Gregory Porter: Sing-Along Lyrics
Sing along using the lyrics below. The linked performance is not necessarily an instrumental karaoke track.
People wonder why I don't cry for tomorrow Had a mother down on bended knees to pray She would tell me all the good news to cleanse all my sorrow I sing about that good news on Christmas day We would all hold hands around the dinner table She made turkey, greens, cornbread, and candied yams We would pray then give food away That's the kind of thing you do on Christmas day Hold back my tears (hold back) Hold back my tears (hold back) When I think about the gifts she gave to me (gave me) If I had one wish (just one wish) One gift to get that day (Christmas wish) It would be to kiss my mama on Christmas day She would say, "Children go into your closets Pick your nicest things and prepare them to give away There's some children down the street with no toys for which to play That's the kinda thing you do on Christmas day" We would all hold hands around the dinner table She made turkey, greens, cornbread, and candied yams We would pray and say grace then give the food away That's the kinda thing you do on Christmas day Hold back my tears (hold back) Hold back my tears (hold back) When I think about the gifts she gave to me (gave me) If I had one wish (just one wish) One gift to get that day (Christmas wish) It would be to kiss my mama on Christmas day If I had one wish (just one wish) One wish to get that day (Christmas wish) It would be to kiss my mama on Christmas day If I had one wish One thing that I could say It would be, "Mama, I love you this Christmas day" Christmas wish Christmas wish Christmas wish Christmas wish