All Together Anyway

Lyrics

[Intro] Come on in, the kettle’s singing, Snow on every coat and hat. [Verse 1] Mara’s brought the ginger biscuits, Tom has tangled up the lights, Auntie June is dealing cards now, Grandad’s dancing left and right. Someone’s found the paper crowns, Someone’s lost the serving spoon, We’ve got one more chair to borrow— There’s still room around the room! [Chorus] Ring the bell, pass the plate, Pull your cousins through the gate! Sing it loud and sing it wrong, Everybody knows along. Raise a glass, clap in time, Make this crowded kitchen shine— Christmas night, come what may, We’re all together anyway! [Verse 2] The roast potatoes disappeared Before the gravy hit the table, Little Ben is wearing tinsel Like a champion’s medal. Dad’s old records crackle softly, Now the whole house knows the tune, Even shy old Uncle Peter Sings the high part out of tune. [Chorus] Ring the bell, pass the plate, Pull your cousins through the gate! Sing it loud and sing it wrong, Everybody knows along. Raise a glass, clap in time, Make this crowded kitchen shine— Christmas night, come what may, We’re all together anyway! [Bridge] When the last mince pie is gone, And the candles flicker low, Keep a little laughter handy For the cold walk home through snow. [Brass Break] [Final Chorus] Ring the bell, pass the plate, Pull your cousins through the gate! Sing it loud and sing it wrong, Everybody knows along. Raise a glass, clap in time, Make this crowded kitchen shine— Christmas night, come what may, We’re all together anyway! Christmas night, come what may— We’re all together anyway! [Outro] There’s still room around the room!