"It's a Boardwalk Christmas©"
Lyrics by M. S. McKenzie | Performed by American Storyteller Music, Protected by Copyright
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"It's a Boardwalk Christmas"
[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
Cold wind rollin' in off an Atlantic king tide
Boardwalk lights twinkle in the dim winter light
From Asbury Park to Cape May in lights
Candy-cane arches lead to a festive night
Carousel horses wear wreaths of red and green
Rudolph the Red-nosed reindeer makes a scene
The giant Ferris wheel slumbers in the salty air
While arcades glow like they've always been there
[Chorus]
It's a boardwalk Christmas on the Jersey Shore
And sleigh bells jingle while the surf still roars
Hot cocoa and marshmallows in a seaside town
Footprints fade away where the tide rolls down
Neon signs advertise every open pier…
Turning every December into a carnival of cheer
Yeah, a boardwalk Christmas on the Jersey Shore
Keeps me coming back for just one Christmas more
[Verse 2]
Saltwater taffy in a white paper sack
Winter coats zipped up, collars turned back
Atlantic City's towers shimmer through the mist
Street bands playing carols with a rock 'n' roll twist
Weathered wooden signs wear strings of light
Seagulls cry above the silent rides at night
Ocean City windows glow along the strand
As the moon lays silver on the shimmering sand
[Bridge]
Bonfire sparks on the winter beach
Stars feel close yet still out of reach
Friends and strangers share the view
And the whole wide world feels brand new
[Verse 3]
Empty lifeguard stands wear ribbons and bows
Snow flurries end up sideways as the sea breeze blows
Fishing boats, old and new bob in the harbor's view
While a holiday station belts out a familiar tune
From the sandy streets to the diner's chrome
Every blinking light says "Welcome Home"
And every wave that kisses this ribbon of sand
Feels like Christmas extending a hand
[Chorus]
It's a boardwalk Christmas on the Jersey Shore
And sleigh bells jingle while the surf still roars
Hot cocoa and marshmallows in a seaside town
Footprints fade away where the tide rolls down
Neon signs advertise every open pier…
Turning every December into a carnival of cheer
Yeah, a boardwalk Christmas on the Jersey Shore
Keeps me coming back for just one Christmas more
[Chorus]
It's a boardwalk Christmas on the Jersey Shore
And sleigh bells jingle while the surf still roars
Hot cocoa and marshmallows in a seaside town
Footprints fade away where the tide rolls down
Neon signs advertise every open pier…
Turning every December into a carnival of cheer
Yeah, a boardwalk Christmas on the Jersey Shore
Keeps me coming back for just one Christmas more
[Instrumental Outro]
