Tiny Tim’s Medical Bill

Lyrics

[TITLE] [INTRO] God bless us, everyone At least that’s what they say [VERSE 1] The choir’s singing carols And the snow came down today The stockings all are hanging The tree is standing tall And Tiny Tim just got another letter In the mail It says: “Dear valued policyholder, We’ve reviewed your recent claim. While we understand your situation, We’re denying it the same.” Merry Christmas Warm regards The Management [PRE-CHORUS 1] And the lights all glow in windows And the carols fill the air And a father sits there wondering How much longer he can bear [CHORUS] Tiny Tim’s medical bill Sits beside the window still Next to the manger scene And the lights upon the sill Peace on Earth Goodwill toward men Pending prior authorization [VERSE 2] Bob Cratchit works two jobs now And neither one provides The kind of coverage needed To keep his son alive The pharmacist knows them by name The nurse knows them by heart The fundraiser jar beside the register Is doing its part The church took up an offering The neighbors brought a meal The internet raised seven thousand dollars And half of that’s for fees The doctor says he’s hopeful The paperwork says wait And everybody knows which one Will probably decide his fate [PRE-CHORUS 2] And the choir sings of healing And the angels sing of peace While another letter arrives saying “We’re sorry to inform: your coverage has ceased.” [CHORUS] Tiny Tim’s medical bill Sits beside the window still Like a ghost that’s learned to haunt Every family it kills Peace on Earth Goodwill toward men Subject to deductible limits [BRIDGE] The medicine is sitting there A few feet out of reach Close enough to save a life Far enough to bankrupt each The miracle is ready The science has arrived The only thing still standing there Is whether they can pay the price God bless us, everyone The slogan still sounds nice God bless us, everyone Some conditions may apply [FINAL CHORUS] Tiny Tim’s medical bill Sits beside the window still Beside the gifts Beside the cards Beside the bills And every year we tell ourselves That’s simply how things are While children learn the price of breathing Before they learn to drive a car Peace on Earth Goodwill toward men No exclusions No conditions No small print Amen [OUTRO] God bless us, everyone No, really God bless us Everyone