That Christmas Train

by Bet Smith and The Currie Brothers

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These are hard times. We thought we'd take a break from all of it and make up a fun Christmas tune. We hope you like it. Dance to it. Cover it.

This song is about a good old-fashioned country Christmas gathering. Potatoes, Pie, Grandparents, Trains, Sleigh Rides.

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lyrics

Lyrics:

Play those carols soft and low, stoke the fire make it glow
All our loved ones on their way, coming on that Christmas train

O’Mally’s Christmas Trees, I’m gonna take one home with me
Popcorn strung with Cranberries, wrapped around that evergreen
Gleaming, golden Christmas lights, gosh this place looks fine tonight
All our loved ones on their way, coming on that Christmas train

Riding fast now, through the prairies and down the shield
Coming on home, to make merry, I can hear that whistle blowing
Woooowoooooo

Biggest turkey we could find, all the fixin’s in a line
Granny’s cookies, aunty’s sweets, local taters, home-grown beets
Apples, pumpkins, by and by, I’m gonna bake them in a pie
All our loved ones on their way, coming on that Christmas train

Riding fast now, through the prairies and down the shield
Coming on home, to make merry, I can hear that whistle blowing
Woooowoooooo

Riding fast now, through the prairies and down the shield
Coming on home, to make merry, I can hear that whistle blowing
Woooowoooooo

Play those carols, soft and low, stoke the fire, make it glow
Snow over the countryside, perfect for a sleigh ride
Grandma Nancy, Grandpa Stu, aunties, uncles, cousins too
All our loved ones on their way, coming on that Christmas train

Riding fast now, through the prairies and down the shield
Coming on home, to make merry, I can hear that whistle blowing
Woooowoooooo

credits

released December 1, 2022
Credits:

Performed by Bet Smith, Rob Currie, Andrew Currie, and Sarah Girdwood.

Recorded at Rob Currie Recording in Gravenhurst, Ontario.
Recorded by Rob Currie.
Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering
Written by Bet Smith and Rob Currie

Bet Smith - Vocals, acoustic guitar, sleigh bells

Rob Currie - Electric guitar, bass

Andrew Currie - Drums, percussion

Sarah Girdwood - Most excellent harmonies

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Bet Smith Gravenhurst, Ontario

Bet Smith is a Canadian alternative folk singer-songwriter who weaves environmental and socio-political philosophy into rich, reflective compositions. With a voice that is gentle and familiar, Smith offers elegant melodies locked to lyrics that are paced and precise. ... more

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