Light me up like Christmas

[TITLE: Light Me Up (Like Christmas)] [KEY: E Major] [TEMPO: 108 BPM] [STYLE: Classic Pop-Christmas Anthem] [VIBE: Mariah Carey x Kelly Clarkson x Max Martin] [INTRO · jingle bells, piano, with impressive long falsetto vocal run] (One, two — ho, ho, hooooooo, let’s go!) [VERSE 1] Snow on the sidewalk, lanterns aglow Footprints fade where the carolers go The city sleeps under ribbon and bow But my heart’s awake for you, I know [PRE-CHORUS] You pull me in, the candles gleam The choir starts, and I can’t believe Every wish I’ve made comes true tonight — [CHORUS] Light me up, like Christmas, baby Twinkle lights can’t outshine you lately Fireplace glow and cocoa kisses Every spark’s what magic is Light me up, like Christmas, baby Wrap me up, I’m yours, don’t save me Snow may fall but love’s our witness You light me up — like Christmas [VERSE 2] Radio plays that old Bing tune You spin me round the living-room moon Golden glow from the tree and you Feels like heaven breaking through [PRE-CHORUS 2] Angel voices, harmony Silent night, but not for me Every star is singing in your eyes [CHORUS 2] Light me up, like Christmas, baby Twinkle lights can’t outshine you lately Every laugh, each warm December Makes this night one to remember [BRIDGE · half-time strings + ] Let the church bells ring, let the choirs sing All I need is you and everything Joy to the world, but my world’s you [FINAL CHORUS · key change to F# · & brass explosion] Light me up, like Christmas, baby Wrap me up, I’m yours, don’t save me Snow may fall but love’s our witness You light me up — like Christmas [OUTRO · fade on glockenspiel + bells] (You light me up, up, up…)