the city's full of manger scenes

And stores lit up in red and green.

But down the road just out of town

There's more magic to be found.

The countryside is all aglow

With holly trees and mistletoe.

And in them woods there lives a bear

Known to all as thistlehair.



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Oh thistlehair the christmas bear

Spreadin' the good news everywhere.

About christmas time and what it means

To all the children of the world.

Every little boy and girl

Out there love thistlehear



He comes around this time of year

Spreading lots of christmas cheer.

The kids all love this shiny coat

And the smell of honey on his nose.

He tells them all about that star (delete "wondrous")

And everything that it stands for.

The birthday we all celebrate (delete "and why")

Is still our favorite holiday (delete "everyone's")



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Wherever you find old thistlehair

There'll be music in the air.

He dances 'round the christmas tree

Every single new year's eve. (delete "christmas")

Then he and all his furry friends

Gather 'round the fire again. (delete entire line)

Singin' 'bout the angels' wings

Gifts of love that christmas brings. (delete "and the")



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