It's the night before the night before Christmas

old friends together the same time every year

she's leaving him, but he doesn't know it

to everyone else it's perfectly clear



Their holiday party has secrets in the air

something that he doesn't share

she's found another

she's movin' on

the day after New Years she'll be gone



The guests are uneasy they don't know how to act

should they tell him or keep it hushed?

take a drink and a snack

talking behind his back

soon everyone's getting lushed



It's the night before the night before Christmas

old friends together the same time every year

she's leaving him but he doesn't know it

to everyone else it's perfectly clear



She said promise you won't spend a lot on my present

just give me something small

a little reminder is more than enough

it's the thought that counts after all



The gift that she's giving he can't foresee

a gift that begins with a _D_

When he gets the papers

Things will look grim

Why ruin Christmas for him?



It's the night before the night before Christmas

One year later together as friends

they moved apart but the party's still going

a holiday spirit that never will end