Verse 1

Snow is falling
Christmas Eve
Lights are coming on
Up and down the street
The sound of carols
Fills the air
And people rushing home
Families everywhere

Chorus 1

Putting candles in the windows
And lights upon the tree
But there's no laughter in this house
Not like there used to be
There's just a million little memories
That remind me you're not here
It's just a different kind
Of Christmas this year

Verse 2

In the evening fires glow
Dancing underneath the mistletoe
Letters left from Santa Claus
Won't be the same this year
In this house because

Chorus 2

There's one less place set at the table
One less gift under the tree
And a brand new way
To take their place inside of me
I'm unwrapping all these memories
And fighting back the tears
It's just a different kind
Of Christmas this year

Bridge

There's voices in the driveway
Families right outside the door
And we'll try to make this Christmas
Like the ones we've had before
As we gather round the table
I see joy on every face
And I realize what's still alive
Is the legacy you made

Chorus 3

It's time to put the candles in the windows
And lights upon the tree
It's time to fill this house with laughter
Like it used to be
Just because you're up in heaven
Doesn't mean you're not near
It's just a different kind
Of Christmas

Tag

It's just a different kind
Of Christmas this year