The After Christmas Song

by Bob Malone Pull down the tree, turn down the lightsAnother Christmas is doneOh, how I hate to see it goThrow out the cards, tear down the wreathI guess it’s time to move onSeems like the season’s just begun CHORUS IWith our better natures on displayThis should last the whole year throughWish I could find a way not to end this holidayChristmas is over, but merry Christmas to youChristmas is over, but merry Christmas to you Say your goodbyes, see off the guestsIt’s suddenly quiet around hereSeeing the family sure felt fineWe promise we’ll call, promise we’ll writePromise we’ll visit real soonBut we never seem to find the time CHORUS IIHere comes that melancholy feelingRed, green, gold and silver turning blueWish I could find a way not to end this holidayChristmas is over, but merry Christmas to youChristmas is over, but merry Christmas to you CHORUS IIIAt this time of year the human race always does itself a favorIn the spirit of the season, stays on its best behaviorNow that the twe