Christmas Countdown

Words & Music by Tim Tuck

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Chorus 1

Counting Down the Days, until Christmas December 1st

there's 24 to go, oh, a ho-dee ho ho ho.

24 doors to open on our Advent Calendar.

Look in this one, What does it show?

 

Verse 1

24’spresents all tied up with string,

23’schildren out carolling.

22’sstockings a brimming with toys.

21’ssmiles on the girls and the boys.

There's only 20 days to go!

Chorus 2

Counting Down the Days, until Christmas December 5th

there's 20 now to go, oh, a ho-dee ho ho ho.

20 doors to open on our Advent Calendar.

Look in this one, What does it show?

 

Verse 2

 20is lollies, and candy cane sweets.

19is cookies, and Christmas treats.

18’sa tree that's been decked out in lights.

17’sthe star, that's bright in the night.

There's only 16 days to go! 

Chorus 3

Counting Down the Days, until Christmas December 9th

there's 16 now to go, oh, a ho-dee ho ho ho.

16 doors to open on our Advent Calendar.

Look in this one, What does it show?

 

Verse 3

16’sthe holly green shiny with red.

15 is children now tucked up in bed.

14’sa donkey, the dust shows its tracks.

13is Mary, a sleep on its back. There's only 12 days to go!

Chorus 4

Counting Down the Days, until Christmas December 13

Only 12 to go, oh, a ho-dee ho ho ho. 12 more doors

to open on our Advent Calendar. Look in this one,

What does it show? 

Verse 4

12is the small town, of Bethlehem.

11’sthe camels that carry wisemen.

10is the church bell it's ringing out loud.

9 is the street full, of Christmas crowds.

There's only 8 days to go!

Chorus 5

Counting Down the Days, until Christmas December 17thJust 8 to go, oh,

a ho-dee ho ho ho. 8 more doors

to open on our Advent Calendar. Look in this one,

What does it show? 

Verse 5

8is the sun in Australian skies.

7 is the presents, we all need to buy.

6 is the stable, a manger and straw.

5 is a wreath on, a welcoming door.

There's only 4 days to go! 

Chorus 6

Counting Down the Days, until Christmas December 21stJust 4 to go, oh,

a ho-dee ho ho ho. 4 more doors

to open on our Advent Calendar. Look in this one,

What does it show? 

Verse 6

4 is the shepherds, outside in the cold.

3 is the gifts Frankincense, Myrrh and Gold.

2 is the angels, they sing 'Peace on Earth'.

1 is the ev'ning before Jesus' birth.

And now there's NO, more days to go! 

The End