Skippin’ Stones on Christmas (Modern Folk Pop)

Verse 1

Frost on the windows, kerosene lamp glow

Kids in their long johns, ready for the snow

Mama hums a carol as she stirs apple jam

Harmonica whistles softly, Grandpa’s got a plan

Pre-Chorus

Boot tracks winding, calling to the shore

River’s waiting, just outside the door

Chorus

Christmas down by the river, snow on the old front porch

We’re laughing ‘round the fire, kettle bubbling by the torch

Skippin’ stones on the water, mittens full of dreams

Christmas down by the river, more joyful than it seems

Post-Chorus

Hey la la, hey la la

Down by the river we sing

Hey la la, hey la la

Verse 2

Mama’s got the cider warming, papa’s telling tales

Banjo twang a jingle, here the sleigh bell hails

Grandma quilted stockings, hanging by the grate

Friends are at the doorstep, don’t you be late

Pre-Chorus

Snow boots stomping, laughter in the air

Old jug’s humming the tune we share

Chorus

Christmas down by the river, snow on the old front porch

We’re laughing ‘round the fire, kettle bubbling by the torch

Skippin’ stones on the water, mittens full of dreams

Christmas down by the river, more joyful than it seems

Post-Chorus

Hey la la, hey la la

Down by the river we sing

Hey la la, hey la

Bridge

River’s edges frozen, lanterns glowing bright

Uncle strums the washboard, we clap through the night

Cookies on the platter, cocoa in a mug

All crowded ‘round together, warm and snug

Chorus

Christmas down by the river, snow on the old front porch

We’re laughing ‘round the fire, kettle bubbling by the torch

Skippin’ stones on the water, mittens full of dreams

Christmas down by the river, more joyful than it seems

Post-Chorus

Hey la la, hey la la

Down by the river we sing

Hey la la, hey la la

Outro

Stars peeking over treetops, hush falls on the land

But if you listen softly, you’ll hear our merry band

Footprints in the powder, heartstrings playing true

Christmas down by the river, we wish the same for you

Hey la la, hey la la

Down by the river we sing

Hey la la, hey la la