She jumps into his lap Anticipates his words He asked her what she wants this year Her answer well-rehearsed She said, when you get to my house that night Just pass me by instead 'Cause all I really want this year is peace and happiness Standing in the cold A man who held a sign Somebody tried to hand him some change Thought it was strange that he denied But as I pulled up closer I saw that piece of cardboard raised That all I really want this year is peace and happiness Oh, so don't get me a gift No, don't you buy me a thing And don't you brave the traffic just for something I don't need But I still make my Christmas list and this is all it says That all I really want this year Oh, all we really need this year is peace and happiness