(Verse 1) Well, the river’s cold tonight, And the stars shine bright, I’m thinkin’ ‘bout those Christmases, Down by the water’s light. Grandma’s kitchen warm, With the smell of cinnamon, Baking sweet potato pie, While the children started runnin’. (Chorus) Oh, Christmas on the Delta, With the love wrapped in the air, Every laugh, every story, Fills my heart with memories rare. From the carols to the fire, Where the southern winds gently sway, Christmas on the Delta, In my heart, it’s here to stay. (Verse 2) We’d gather ‘round the tree, With the lights all aglow, Uncle Joe played guitar, As we sang soft and low. The waters whispered secrets, Of the years that drifted by, While the moon danced on the river, And the night was filled with sighs. (Chorus) Oh, Christmas on the Delta, With the love wrapped in the air, Every laugh, every story, Fills my heart with memories rare. From the carols to the fire, Where the southern winds gently sway, Christmas on the Delta, In my heart, it’s here to stay. (Verse 3) Now I’m here in the city, With the lights so bright and clear, But I long for that old river, And the joy we used to share. Every taste of peppermint, Every sound of laughter’s ring, Takes me back to that old porch, Where the memories still sing. (Chorus) Oh, Christmas on the Delta, With the love wrapped in the air, Every laugh, every story, Fills my heart with memories rare. From the carols to the fire, Where the southern winds gently sway, Christmas on the Delta, In my heart, it’s here to stay. (Bridge) So I’ll raise a glass of sweet tea, To the nights we spent so free, I’ll keep those moments with me, As the river sets me free. (Chorus) Oh, Christmas on the Delta, With the love wrapped in the air, Every laugh, every story, Fills my heart with memories rare. From the carols to the fire, Where the southern winds gently sway, Christmas on the Delta, In my heart, it’s here to stay. (Outro) Yeah, Christmas on the Delta, It’s a love I can’t forget, In the heart of this old river, Is where my soul finds rest.
