You'll be leavin for the winter

but I'll concede that its true

Its the right thing for you

but its tough to be moved with the holiday spirit

And to tell you the truth

I had big plans for Christmas and high hopes for you



I want you here by my side

Cold nights and fires and white wine

And dreams of holidays to come

But Ill wait for spring to bring you to me

The only gift that I need



Ill be living off your phone calls and your letters and your postcards

Every single word is like a secret wish come true

Well, who cares if were apart for the big days

Its the small ones that made me fall in love with you



I want you here by my side

Cold nights and fires and white wine

And dreams of holidays to come

But Ill wait for spring to bring you to me

The only gift that I need



The only gift that I need (repeat)