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Words and music by Dennis Livingston Length
of song:
4:49 Song
style/genre:
Mid-tempo story-song, a strong classical
music feel to the accompaniment Key(s):
C major to F major to A major Note
range
(Low/High):
middle C to F an octave above middle C About
the song:
This holiday song depicts a divorced parent looking forward to the arrival of his or her children for their Christmas visit, along with other members of the extended family. The song follows an emotional arc from nostalgia as the parent gathers Christmas tree decorations, to bittersweet regret at the fact of divorce, to pleasurable anticipation of Christmas activities, to acceptance that the parent’s love for his children will endure no matter what else. Gender
point of
view:
It's ex-husbands who are usually in the
position presented in the song, but it
could be sung by a divorced mom as well
using the alternative lyrics provided Discography: 1. HOLIDAY HEART/Dane Vannatter (and other singers)/Disc 2,
Track 18/Volunteer Records 002 (this is a benefit project for Saint Barnabas
Hospice Center, Pennington, NJ)
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