Jingle Bell Blues

Title: "Jingle Bell Blues" (To the tune of “Jingle Bells”) Verse 1: Dashing through the store, On a frantic holiday, Grabbing gifts galore, In a checkout line ballet. Lights are burning bright, Tinsel’s everywhere, Oh, what fun it is to fight For the last plush teddy bear! Chorus: Jingle bells, sales from hell, Credit cards take flight, Oh, what pain it is to shop On a Christmas Eve night! Jingle bells, wallets swell, Budgets out of sight, Oh, we’ll eat just ramen cups Until the next July! Verse 2: Baking burnt fruitcake, Cookies taste like coal, Grandma says it’s great, But her eyes betray her soul. Kids unwrap their toys, Battery-free and sad, “Next year, Santa, bring me joy, Or just a shiny iPad!” Chorus: Jingle bells, stories tell, Family drama’s rife, Oh, Aunt Sue and Uncle Lou Rehash their warring strife. Jingle bells, tattle tells, Santa’s list is tight, Oh, he’ll skip the naughty homes And keep his sleigh in flight! Bridge: Oh, but still we smile and cheer, Through the chaos and the din, For Christmas brings that magic near, Where love is tucked within. Final Chorus: Jingle bells, laughter swells, Hearts are warm tonight, Oh, what joy it is to share This season’s shining light! Jingle bells, no farewell, Keep the spirit bright, Oh, we’ll hum this Christmas tune Until the next year’s sight!