Christmas Can't Be Far Away

A neighbor tipped his hat to me this morning
 The landlord even smiled and said, "good day"
 And I want you to know a stranger said hello
 Christmas can't be far away
 Old tideward down the street is buying candy
 To pass out to the neighbor kids at play
 The town is on the go
 The weather man said snow
 Christmas can't be far away
 The small fry on our block have all been saving
 And now they're hiding things and looking sly
 Mom will get that special she's been craving
 And dad'll get his usual Christmas tie
 Both young and old are planning sweet surprises
 They'll soon be tied with ribbons bright and gay
 Good will is in the air, you'll feel it everywhere
 Christmas can't be far away
 The small fry on our block have all been saving
 And now they're hiding things and looking sly
 Mom will get that special she's been craving
 And dad'll get his usual Christmas tie
 Both young and old are planning sweet surprises
 They'll soon be tied with ribbons bright and gay
 Good will is in the air, you'll feel it everywhere
 Christmas can't be far away
 Christmas can't be far away