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Beware at Christmas

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Source: Words: J. Paul Williams, Music: Joseph M. Martin
Published by: Shawnee Press E-333

Theme: Thanksgiving/Christmas/Winter
Musical Value: 
Educational Value: Medium Easy.
Voicing: unison or 2-part with piano accompaniment
Key: d  minor - D Major
Vocal Range: 










Meter, Time Signature, Tempo: 4/4 recitative style - oom pah!
Performance Time: 2:10

Words
Recit:
My father warned me;
my mother warned me too.
They told me to watch my step in everything I do;
"Before you cross the street,
be sure to look both ways.
But most of all" they said,
"Beware, beware at Christmas Day."

Verse: You know, my father warned me;
my mother warned me too.
they told me to lose someweight, 
why I never knew.
They hid me in November, 
and then they ran away.
The words they said I still recall,
"Beware at Christmas Day."

Chorus:
Christmas Day, Christmas Day. 
time of joy and cheer.
Santa Claus is coming,
it's that time of year.
Everyone gets presents and 
says how great they feel,
But mom and dad they warned me, 
"Leave before the meal."

Verse: You know, my father warned me;
my mother warned me too.
They told me not to celebrate
like most people do.
They bought me a costume
but I threw it away
I'm just a turkey gobbler, 
why be scared at Christmas Day?

Chorus

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