Birthday Card At Chrismas Lyrics - Jethro Tull

Got a birthday card at Christmas 

It made me think of Jesus Christ 

It said, "I love you" in small letters 

I simply had to read it twice 

Wood smoke curled from blackened chimneys 

The smell of frost was in the air 

Pole star hovered in the blackness 

I looked again... it wasn't there 

People have showered me with presents 

While their minds were fixed on other things 

Sleigh bells, bearded red suit uncles 

Pointy trees and angel wings 

I am the shadow in your Christmas 

I am the corner of your smile 

Perfunctory in celebration 

You offer content but no style 

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That little baby Jesus 

He got a birthday card or three 

Gold trinkets and cheap frankincense 

Some penny baubles for his tree 

Have some time off for good behaviour 

Forty days, give or take a few 

Hey there, sweet baby Jesus 

Let's share a birthday card with you 

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