Roscoe's Christmas Tragedy

Lyrics

[Verse] Snow fell silent on the rooftops and the lane Gingerbread and laughter Mistletoe and twiggy cane In the kitchen Pots a-boiling Grandma's visage sweet But fate was turning tragic Underhand and bittersweet [Verse 2] Old Roscoe Loyal beagle Wagging tail in cheer Sniffin' round the feast Believe me He's no seer Turkey in the oven Sweet potatoes in a row One mistaken moment How could Grandma ever know? [Chorus] Roscoe Dear Roscoe Where'd you wander off to? Christmas lights are shining But our hearts are feeling blue Roscoe Dear Roscoe You were always true Now the yule is broken Missin' our friend It's true [Verse 3] Whispers in the hallway Grandma's face so pale "Where's that pot of gravy? Did we leave it on the rail?" Panic in the chamber Realization broke Roscoe’s silence echoing Life’s cruelest little joke [Verse 4] Neighbors came a-calling Tears were shed and shared In the blink of sorrow Family moments snared Dinner by the fireside Untouched plates remained Christmas turned to mourning Expressions left unfeigned [Chorus] Roscoe Dear Roscoe Where'd you wander off to? Christmas lights are shining But our hearts are feeling blue Roscoe Dear Roscoe You were always true Now the yule is broken Missin' our friend It's true