(Intro - Acoustic Guitar begins with a gentle, fingerpicked pattern. The melody is instantly warm.) (G) (D/F#) (Em) (Cadd9) (Verse 1) (G) I'm logging off the calls, shutting down the screens (D/F#) Trading city lights for simple, golden scenes (Em) The snow is starting here, but it looks gray and tired (Cadd9) And all I feel is fuel for the promise that you inspired. (G) I booked the last train, ignored the cost and the time (D/F#) Just need to get back to those cold, familiar climes (Em) I can already smell the pine and the cocoa steam (Cadd9) You're the only quiet truth in this year-long dream. (Pre-Chorus - The acoustic strumming becomes fuller, building the hopeful anticipation.) (Cadd9) Don't look at the calendar, don't look at the miles (G) Just picture the moment when I finally smile (D/F#) Stepping out of the cold and right back into your arms (Em) Safe from the noise and safe from all the harms. (Chorus - The simple percussion enters with a steady beat. Vocals are full, clear, and soaring with sincere emotion.) (G) Yeah, I know it's a long way, but I promise you this (D/F#) I'll Be Home for Christmas, just for the kiss (Em) It might only be in letters, or maybe just in thought (Cadd9) But everything you wanted, you know I haven't forgot! (G) Put the kettle on, let the warm air flow (D/F#) I'll Be Home for Christmas, you already know! (Em) It won't be perfect, but it will be true (Cadd9) Every single season, I'm coming back to you. (Verse 2) (G) The old station platform is dusted in white and red (D/F#) I see the faces of the stories we read in bed (Em) Thinking about the fire and the shadows on the wall (Cadd9) Just waiting for the simple sound of my name being called. (G) This isn't just a holiday, it's a much needed pause and reset (D/F#) The only place where I forgive all the things I regret (Em) The comfort is heavy, the sense of belonging is strong (Cadd9) I know I've been away too damn long. (Pre-Chorus - Building back to the hopeful peak.) (Cadd9) Don't look at the calendar, don't look at the miles (G) Just picture the moment when I finally smile (D/F#) Stepping out of the cold and right back into your arms (Em) Safe from the noise and safe from all the harms. (Chorus - Full sound, driving the gentle beat forward with deep sincerity.) (G) Yeah, I know it's a long way, but I promise you this (D/F#) I'll Be Home for Christmas, just for the kiss (Em) It might only be in letters, or maybe just in thought (Cadd9) But everything you wanted, you know I haven't forgot! (G) Put the kettle on, let the warm air flow (D/F#) I'll Be Home for Christmas, you already know! (Em) It won't be perfect, but it will be true (Cadd9) Every single season, I'm coming back to you. (Outro - The music slows down, the percussion drops out, leaving the soft acoustic guitar and sustained final vocals.) (Em) (Cadd9) I'll be home... (G) (D/F#) If only in my heart, darling... (Em) (Cadd9) I'll be home... (G)
