Christmas In The Islands

CHRISTMAS IN THE ISLANDS
Music and Lyric by Gene Mitchell
(c) 2008 Sailor Boy Publishing (BMI)

Verse 1
Going to buy myself a Christmas present; I've been working all year long
And I need some time; just to call all mine
In a warm sunny place
I’ve got everyone a present; I'll leave them underneath
The Christmas tree; addressed to you, from me
To put a glow on your face
Chorus
As for me, on Christmas Day, I'll be somewhere far away
So when you think of me, know that I'm smiling
Spending Christmas in the islands

Verse 2
Going to buy myself a Christmas present; get an airline ticket to
The land of the sun, for some holiday fun
The way the islanders do
Trade the eggnog for pina coladas; pack away my coat and gloves
I’ll just need a beach mat; a funny big straw hat
And throw away my shoes
Chorus
As for me, on Christmas Day, I'll be somewhere far away
So when you think of me, know that I'm smiling
Spending Christmas in the islands
Instrumental
Bridge
Christmas Eve, I’ll be counting the stars on a moonlit bay
I’ll be living on island time, so I’ll just sleep in on Christmas Day

Verse 3
Going to buy myself a Christmas present; to a tropical paradise
To spend a little time, just to relax and unwind
To the sound of the sea
I hope you like your Christmas present; you’d better open it now
You’ll know just what to do, when you see there’s tickets for two
Because you’re coming with me
Chorus
As for us, on Christmas Day, we'll be somewhere far away
So when they think of us, they’ll know that we’re smiling
Spending Christmas in the islands
Tag
So when they think of us, they’ll know that we’re smiling
Spending Christmas in the islands