Well a brave little boy, sat down to write a letter, to the north pole He had a very special request, he wrote I don't want the same things as all the other kids, you see My daddy, well, he's been gone for a real long time We really miss him And we really miss having him around here Especially this time of year And the letter, well it went kind of like this Dear Santa, or Jesus Whoever it may concern I know you're busy up there a workin' But I'll gladly wait my turn Just in case you might happen to miss it Only one thing on my wish list Me and momma want you to bring daddy Home for Christmas Well he stuck on a green candy cane stamp And walked it on down to the red magic mailbox At city hall The big man himself was out front Taking pictures with all the little kids He waited patiently on his chance When it finally came He walked up and sat on the jolly mans knee And Santa said what would you like for Christmas little boy Ah without a second thought And no hesitation he said Dear Santa, or Jesus Whoever it may concern I know you're busy up there a workin' But I'll gladly wait my turn Just in case you might happen to miss it Only one thing on my wish list Me and momma want you to bring daddy Home for Christmas The snow storm closed the interstate He called his boy said I'll be late But I'll be back home on time for Christmas day I got a story kind of weird I met a big old guy with a big old beard He had a sack full of toys he was dressed in red Reindeer pulling on a big old sled I got a special letter addressed to you When you read it you'll know just what to do And the letter said (spoken) Dear Santa, or Jesus Whoever it may concern I know you're busy up there a workin' But I'll gladly wait my turn Just in case you might happen to miss it Only one thing on my wish list Me and momma want you to bring daddy Home for Christmas Me and momma want you to bring daddy Home for Christmas