Why Can't You Be Here for Christmas

by the chimney
 are two stockings
 one for you and one for me
 but im waiting, anticipating
 decorating the tree
 pretty ribbons shiny paper
 should i wrap these gifts alone
 'cause you told me very bodly
 that you wont be home
 CHORUS
 why cant you be here for Christmas
 why cant you ber here with me
 with tears in my eyes
 I ask has our love died
 why cant you be here for Christmas
 on the sidewalk
 boys and girls walk
 arm in arm but your not here
 is my lover with another
 for christmas this year
 im so lonely
 for your holding
 underneath the mistletoe
 how my heart aches
 o dear God make my baby come home
 (CHORUS)
 why cant you be here for Christmas (2x)