THE REAL CHRISTMAS song lyrics

Eric came home from the factory
where he was the boss overall
sat down in his chair and he tried to relax
when he got a most urgent call

"Oh Eric please come
put on your costume
and visit my dear little boy.
He's lying there crying
alone in his bed
only you can bring him joy"

He put on the suit
that he wore once a year
and channelled a greater power.
Drove down to the hospital
straight away
to what was his finest hour

He said, "What's this I hear,
what's this I hear?
about you missing Christmas this year? "
"They tell me I'm dying"
the youngster replied
in a voice so tiny and clear

Eric said, "No, you won't miss it
I just won't allow it
so I had your toy made with love."
He could barely unwrap it
but he was so happy,
he just didn't care what it was.

"They say that I'm dying"
he said once again
and the listeners' hearts did melt
when Eric replied
"The gates will open wide
when you say you're my number one elf !"

The kid kinda sat up
and said "Santa please help"
Eric promised to keep him from harm
He gave him a hug
full of hope and of love
and the kid died right there in his arms

Some people say
it's a fake holiday
and some say it's not a big deal
but I tell you friends
that you must make amends
cause it's Christmas,

and Santa is real

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Based on a true story:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/12/13/i-cried-all-the-way-home-terminally-ill-5-year-old-dies-in-santas-arms/?utm_term=.9d7f348baf57

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