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The Day After the Day After Christmas

from That Time of Year by Rick Paul

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The first song on the "That Time of Year" EP, "The Day After the Day After Christmas", written with Mike Parker, is about a unique family tradition. Whereas most of us go crazy trying to get all our shopping done by Christmas Eve, then opening gifts on Christmas morning, the family in the song heeds the wisdom that, "good things come to those who wait." Waiting until December 26th to shop gets them all those great "after Christmas blowout sale" prices, so they can extend their limited means for a bang up celebration on the day after the day after Christmas.

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The Day After the Day After Christmas
words and music by Michael J. Parker and Rick Paul

On December 26th dad walked up and down the street
He always had his pick of the best Christmas tree
Mom woke up and winked and drove that Chrysler to the store
My sis and I'd pretend we didn't know what for

See, Mom and Dad believed that good things come to those who wait
So we didn't mind when Santa's sleigh arrived a little late

On the day after the day after Christmas
We'd thank God for the blessings in our lives
Only half the lights would blink
On our second hand tree
But we got all the presents on our list
On the day after the day after Christmas

We had everything we needed, so we didn't ask for much
It was always wrapped and waiting, though the times were tough
It was a family tradition my friends just didn't get
But they all oohed and aahed that year I got that big train set

Mom found it at the toy store's after-Christmas blowout sale
Dad set it up and plugged it in and we all rode the rail

On the day after the day after Christmas
We'd thank God for the blessings in our lives
Only half the lights would blink
On our second hand tree
But we got all the presents on our list
On the day after the day after Christmas

See, Mom and Dad believed that good things come to those who wait
So we didn't mind when Santa's sleigh arrived a little late

On the day after the day after Christmas
We'd thank God for the blessings in our lives
Only half the lights would blink
On our second hand tree
But we got all the presents on our list
On the day after the day after Christmas
On the day after the day after Christmas

© 2006 Michael J. Parker (BMI)/Closet Cowboy Music (ASCAP)
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from That Time of Year, track released November 21, 2006
Words and music by Michael J. Parker and Rick Paul.

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Rick Paul Laguna Hills, California

Rick Paul's songs combine memorable pop/rock and country melodies with mature, often thought provoking, lyrics on life and love. His singing has drawn comparisons to Dan Hill, Randy Newman, and Neil Young, while his piano playing is most frequently compared to Rick’s biggest musical influence, Elton John. Rick performs frequently in Orange County, California. ... more

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