(Because) It’s Christmastime

[Verse 1: Robert Lamm, with bandmates]
I hear sleigh bells ringing
And the children singing
Winter stars are shining bright
For everyone
It's Christmastime

[Verse 2: Robert Lamm, with bandmates]
Holiday faces glowing
Sentimental feeling showing
I recall old friends I won't forget
Because it's Christmastime

[Chorus: All, Robert Lamm]
As I walk along the avenue
There's a brass quartet performing through the night
Drop a handful in the hat, it's what we always do
The spirit of the season
Reminds us of the reason

[Verse 3: All, Robert Lamm]
I give you a hat, you give me some gloves
Kids got their toys, but what doеs it mean?
What does it say about love?
About pеace and goodwill?

[Verse 4: All, Robert Lamm]
World in such confusion
This is the sweet solution
Take my hand, as I reach out
Because it's Christmastime

[Chorus: All, Robert Lamm]
As we walk along the avenue
There's a brass quartet performing through the night
Drop a handful in the hat, it's what we always do
The spirit of the season
Reminds us of the reason