"Christmas in Portland Harbor©"
Lyrics by M. S. McKenzie | Performed by American Storyteller Music, Protected by Copyright
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[Instrumental Intro:]
[Verse 1]
Snowflakes upon the harbor
Silent night, as they fall
Windows glow with candlelight
Memories up on the wall
Evergreens against cobblestones
Wrapped in silver chain
Christmas comes to Portland
Home again, Home again
[Chorus]
Gathered round the Christmas table
Warmth on every face
Stories shared from years gone by
Hope in ev-er-y place
Violin and mandolin play a sweet refrain
Let this season warm the coldest heart…
Oh, Christmas comes to Portland, Maine
[Verse 2]
Lobster traps with twinkling lights
Lanterns upon the pier
From Portland Harbor lighthouse
A promise shines so clear
Children's laughter echoes down the lane
Christmas comes to Portland
Love and joy, they sustain
[Chorus]
Gathered round the Christmas table
Warmth on every face
Stories shared from years gone by
Hope in ev-er-y place
Violin and mandolin play a sweet refrain
Let this season warm the coldest heart…
Oh, Christmas comes to Portland, Maine
[Verse 3]
Midnight bells of Christmas from..
A church just down the way
Voices sing in harmony, guiding us to stay
Footsteps crunch on hallowed ground
Where the memories remain
Christmas comes to Portland, Maine
Through the joy and through the pain
[Bridge: more upbeat]
Stars above shining oh so bright
Shimmer on the harbor tonight
As we walk along frozen lanes
And listen for the whistle of a far-off train
Hand in hand we find our way
As we walk along the edge of the bay
Christmas comes but once a year
And fills the city with laughter and cheer
[Chorus]
Gathered round the Christmas table
Warmth on every face
Stories shared from years gone by
Hope in ev-er-y place
Violin and mandolin play a sweet refrain
Let this season warm the coldest heart…
Oh, Christmas comes to Portland, Maine
[Chorus]
Gathered round the Christmas table
Warmth on every face
Stories shared from years gone by
Hope in ev-er-y place
Violin and mandolin play a sweet refrain
Let this season warm the coldest heart…
Oh, Christmas comes to Portland, Maine
[Instrumental Outro]
