[Intro Tag – All (barbershop hold)] Chr—iiist in Christ—mas, that’s what it’s all about! ⸻ Verse 1 – Lead (others on “ooh / doo-wah”) Well, the tinsel’s twinklin’, the sidewalks shine, Shoppers hustle, standin’ in line, Every bag is stuffed with toys and doubt, But presents are nice, His presence is what the season is all about. [Bass echo] (Presents are nice… His presence is what it’s all about!) ⸻ Chorus – All Quartet (Dixieland bounce, call & response) Lead: Put the Christ— Others: Put the Christ! Lead: Put the Christ in Christmas time! Others: In Christmas ti-i-ime! Lead: Let the carols Others: Carols ring! Lead: ’Bout the newborn King divine! Others: King di-vi-ine! All: We can deck the halls and trim the tree, But let the world hear this proclamation loud and free: Presents are nice, but His presence is best, Put the Christ in Christmas and let your heart find rest! ⸻ Verse 2 – Baritone/Lead trade-off There’s holly hangin’ on every door, Red berries bright on the grocery store, But under starlight in Bethlehem’s hay, Holly is grand, but Holy is the Babe who came that day. Tenor echo: (Holly is grand… but Holy is the Babe!) So sing “O night di-vine” with all your soul, He’s the one who came to make you whole. ⸻ Chorus 2 – All Lead: Put the Christ— Others: Put the Christ! Lead: Put the Christ in Christmas cheer! Others: In Christmas che-eer! Lead: Joy to the world, Others: World, draw near! Lead: For the Prince of Peace is here! Others: He is hee-ere! All: Candy canes and cookies all have their place, But only Jesus brings amazing grace. Presents are nice, but His presence is best, Put the Christ in Christmas and let your soul be blessed! ⸻ Verse 3 – Bass Feature (with “Dixieland” horn scats from others) Bass: Now mistletoe’s magnificent, hangin’ up high, Couples stealin’ kisses as they pass by, But wise men traveled ’cross desert crests, ’Cause mistletoe is magnificent, but frankincense is for priests. Others (light syncopated responses): mis-ti-letoe, mis-ti-letoe but frank-in-cense is for priests! Gold for a King, myrrh for His tomb, Priest and sacrifice in that little room. ⸻ Bridge – Jazzier feel, call & answer Lead: Swin-in-in’ bells ring out tonight, Others: Ring-a-ding-ding, the stars are bright! Lead: Glory to God, the angels sing, Others: Peace on earth, receive your King! All (rhythmic unison): Not just sales and snowy scenes, But a Savior born to intervene; From the manger to the rugged cross, He came to save what we thought was lost! ⸻ Final Chorus – Big Barbershop Stack Lead: Put the Christ— Others: Put the Christ! Lead: Put the Christ in Christmas song! Others: In Christmas so-ong! Lead: Let your heart Others: Heart be strong! Lead: He’s the One we’ve loved all along! Others: All alo-ong! All: We can laugh and feast and share good cheer, But let the story of the Savior echo clear this year: Presents are nice, but His presence is what the season is all about, Holly is grand, but Holy is the Babe we sing about, Mistletoe is magnificent, but frankincense is for priests, Hold & Tag (classic barbershop “ringing” chord): Put the Chriiiiiist… in Christmaaaaas… Bass: In your heart… at least! (Big barbershop button) Aaamen—CHRIST—mas!
