The Narrator:
It's time to drag that box out of the attic
It's time to pull that book down from the shelf
It's time to play that record and while you're at it
Why don't you pour a glass of eggnog for yourself
It's time to find that VCR and plug it back in
And pop in that old VHS so we can begin
'Cause we always come back again and again
When the Christmas tracks are spinning again
And the shopping bags are filling again
So get out that cash you're itching to spend
But before all that, lemme tell you my friends
It's time for VHS-mas
All:
School's out and business is finished
Time for a Christmas tradition
Sit back and listen to this, it's time for VHS-mas
It's time for giving and wishes
For reminiscing 'bout Christmas
It's time for sipping the Swiss Miss
Time for VHS-mas
Men:
Wе're pulling out three tapes from the collеction
Women:
Three classic tales from days of Christmas past
Men:
We're blowing off the dust for some reflection
All:
So stick around because we saved the best for last
We've heard each story tons before, we know how they end
Yet still we find we hit rewind and play them again
'Cause the kids are Christmas listing again
And the choirs are Christmas singing again
And it all comes back and we're thinking again
The Narrator:
It's time of VHS-mas
All:
Three stories all in the same vein
Three stories all public domain
Three stories all on cassette tape
Time for VHS-mas
Three stories happy and tragic
Three stories matches and magic
Three stories pulled from the attic
Time for VHS-mas
Women:
We're not talking about reindeer
Men:
We're not talking about elves
Women:
We're not talking 'bout a manger
Men:
We're talking a look inside ourselves
All:
It's time
Della:
To count your pennies trin' to buy the perfect present
All:
It's time
Match Girl:
To beg for pennies as a poor pre-adolescent
All:
It's time
Scrooge:
To keep your many pennies away from lazy peasants
All:
It's time to take a journey through the past, future and present
It's time
The Narrator:
To find that VCR
All:
It's time
The Narrator:
To plug it in
All:
It's time
The Narrator:
To pop in that VHS
All:
It's time
The Narrator:
So we can begin
All:
It's time
To put your cellphones away now
Let's get this show underway now
It's time, time to hit play now
Time for VHS-mas
StarKid Presents: VHS Christmas Carols: The Full Musical Album Soundtrack Lyrics
StarKid Presents: VHS Christmas Carols: The Full Musical Album Soundtrack Lyrics
- Cast of VHS Christmas Carols - VHS-mas
- Clark Baxtresser - Christmas Eve
- Janaya Mahealani Jones - Something Perfect
- Clark Baxtresser - My Hair
- Clark Baxtresser - The Watch Chain
- Clark Baxtresser - Whaddya Do
- Clark Baxtresser - Della, My Darling
- Clark Baxtresser - What's in a Gift?
- Brian Holden - The Cold, Cold Streets
- Ali Gordon - Buy a Match
- Clark Baxtresser - Matchstick Magic
- Ali Gordon - Grandmaland
- Clark Baxtresser - Be the Light
- Cast of VHS Christmas Carols - Bah Humbug!
- Clark Baxtresser - Marley Interlude
- Meredith Stepien - 3 Spirits
- Clark Baxtresser - Past Interlude
- Jaime Lyn Beatty - I'm The Ghost
- lark Baxtresser - Belle Interlude
- Britney Coleman - That Scrooge
- Clark Baxtresser - Present Interlude
- James Tolbert - Christmas Electricity
- Dylan Saunders - Cratchit Interlude
- Dylan Saunders - Priceless
- Dylan Saunders - Future Interlude
- Cast of VHS Christmas Carols - The Final Ghost Jamie K. Burns
- Cast of VHS Christmas Carols - Christmas Day
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Clark Baxtresser - Christmas Eve
[ Featuring Janaya Mahealani Jones, Curt Mega ]
Bred, Gruelle and Spektr:
81
The Narrator:
In a tiny apartment upon a tiny bed
Bred, Gruelle and Spektr:
82
The Narrator:
Little tiny Della was counting in her head
Bred, Gruelle and Spektr:
83
The Narrator:
Counting all the money she'd saved for months and months
Bred, Gruelle and Spektr:
84
The Narrator:
Hoping that this one thing could work out just this once
Bred, Gruelle and Spektr:
85
The Narrator:
But her hope shrank a bit near the end of the count
Bred, Gruelle and Spektr:
86
The Narrator:
And her heart sank a bit at the final amount
All:
One dollar and 87 cents
Della:
There it is
All I've got
A dollar and 87 cents
Even less than I thought
How's that for my financial sense
Each time I count it the amount's the same
Each time I count it there's a mounting shame
Each time I count it it's a losing game
I guess losing is my middle name
Any other day I would say whatever
We usually could make our own way together
And we've had a lot of money literally never
Still we're doing okay
Della:
If it were any other day
But it's
Jim:
It's Christmas Eve
Della:
There he is
Jim:
Christmas Eve
Della:
All I got
Jim:
Our first Christmas Eve ever
Della:
He's the best part of my life
Jim:
I can't believe
Della:
And a gift
Jim:
This Christmas Eve
Della:
I have not
Jim:
You're more beautiful than ever
Della:
How's that for being a loving wife
Jim:
Good morning Della, did you sleep alright?
Della:
Not really, I was kind of up all night
Jim:
What's wrong my darling, are you sick
Della:
Not quite, I was probably just excited for tonight
Jim:
Wish I could stay but I gotta work
Della:
It's okay Jim
Jim:
I can't be late, my boss is a jerk
Della:
It's really okay Jim
Jim:
Seriously he'd go like berserk
Della:
And I hate him, but I'm really alright
Jim:
Well then, I'll see you tonight for Christmas Eve
Della:
There it is
Jim:
Christmas Eve
Della:
That's my lot
Jim:
The best Christmas Eve ever
Della, Bred, Gruelle and Spektr:
A dollar and 87 cents
Jim:
I hate to leave
Della:
And no gift
Jim:
On Christmas Eve
Della:
Can be bought
Jim:
But we'll soon be back together
Della, Bred, Gruelle and Spektr:
With a dollar and 87 cents
Della (Jim) [Bred, Spektr and Gruelle]:
(Christmas Eve)
It's not about the money
[It's all about the money]
(Christmas Eve)
It's the things that money can buy
[A dollar and 87 cents]
(Christmas Eve)
But everything costs money
[Everything is money]
(Eve)
Like a gift for a really great guy
[A dollar and 87 cents]
(Christmas Eve)
But what can you buy
[What can you buy]
[What can you buy]
(Della goodbye)
Della, Bred, Gruelle and Spektr:
With one dollar and 87 cents
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Janaya Mahealani Jones - Something Perfect
Della:
Something simple but cool
Like something refined
Something kind of familiar
Yet one of a kind
Something easy to love
Yet hard to find
Something sweet and smart
To touch his heart
And totally blow his mind
Something grand
Something great
Something he'll appreciate
Something like a gift checkmate
'Cos it's perfect
Something he can feel proud of
Something he can't help but love
Something that fits like a glove
'Cos it's perfect for him
How he makes me smile even when I'm sad
How he laughs at my jokes even when they're bad
How he's shown me a love I never had
How to get the kind of gift that captures all of that
Gotta be
Something proper and profound
Something he'll wanna show around
Telling everybody hey check this out
'Cos it's perfect
For everything he means to me
This thing truly needs to be
Something unbelievably
Perfect for him
Just like he's perfect
For me
Something simple but cool
Like something refined
Something kind of familiar
Yet one of a kind
Something easy to love
Yet hard to find
Something sweet and smart
To touch his heart
And totally blow his mind
Something grand
Something great
Something he'll appreciate
Something like a gift checkmate
'Cos it's perfect
Something he can feel proud of
Something he can't help but love
Something that fits like a glove
'Cos it's perfect for him
How he makes me smile even when I'm sad
How he laughs at my jokes even when they're bad
How he's shown me a love I never had
How to get the kind of gift that captures all of that
Gotta be
Something proper and profound
Something he'll wanna show around
Telling everybody hey check this out
'Cos it's perfect
For everything he means to me
This thing truly needs to be
Something unbelievably
Perfect for him
Just like he's perfect
For me
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Clark Baxtresser - My Hair
[ Featuring Janaya Mahealani Jones, Curt Mega ]
The Narrator:
Before we move on
There's some things you need to know
In order to follow the next part of the show
Everyone has one thing they treasure most of all
Some special something it could be big it could be small
Jim and Della both had a thing that they held most dear
But I'm not gonna say everything they can take it from here
Della:
If a queen should ever be livin' next door to me
I'd know she'd envy one thing
Probably she'd stare at me very adoringly
Not even to mention the king
I don't have fancy threads
I don't have fancy jewellery
So why do they turn heads
To stare at yours truly?
My Hair
Nothing can compare
With my hair
Whether it's up or it's down
It's the talk of the town
My hair
My hair
Jim:
If ever I were to come eye to eye with a president
I know just how jealous he'd be
Not that I'm like super wise or intelligent
Still he'd probably wanna be me
I got no flashyjob
I got no flashy talents
I'm a bit of a slob
With a real lack of balance
My watch
So premium top-notch
My watch
Whether it's morning or night
You know I've got the time
With my watch
My watch
Della (Jim):
I love the way that it shines
(The way it catches the light)
I love
(I love)
Della and Jim:
That it's mine
Jim:
I feel cool
Della:
I feel proud
Della (Jim):
(Every time)
I take out (I take out)
(My watch ) My hair
(My watch)
My hair
Jim:
I feel posh
Della:
I feel fancy
Jim:
I feel hot
Della:
I feel classy
Della and Jim:
Elegant and deluxe
Feel like a million bucks
Della (Jim):
With my hair (With my watch)
(When I know what time it is)
Nothing can compare (Watch)
With my hair (Now I know what time it is)
Whether it's
Winter or spring oh my favorite thing (Winter or spring oh my favorite thing)
Is my hair (Is my watch)
(My watch)
My hair (My watch)
My hair (My watch)
My hair (My watch)
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Clark Baxtresser - The Watch Chain
[ Featuring Janaya Mahealani Jones, James Tolbert ]
The Narrator:
Getting back to Della
Now roaming through the street
Still in her dilemma
But refusing to be beat
Searching for a something
And keeping fingers crossed
That she might find something
High-value but low cost
Something worthy of Jim
Something perfect for him
Della:
Something grand
Something great
Something he'll appreciate
Something like a gift checkmate
'Cos it's perfect
Something he can feel proud of
Something he can't help but love
Something that fits like a glove
'Cos it's
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle:
Perfect
The Narrator:
Della knew right away
This was it
Della:
A platinum watch chain
What a sight
The Narrator:
Right there in the display
A perfect fit
Della:
Simple and beautiful and right
The Narrator:
Jim had no chain just a leather strap
The Narrator and Della:
What an upgrade this would be from that
What a wonderful gift to give
Della:
Just made for Jim
I'm positive
For everything he's given me
This is what his gift should be
This make our Christmas eve
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle:
Twenty-one dollars and zero cents
Della:
Okay wow
That's a lot
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle:
Twenty-one dollars and zero cents
Della:
So much more
Than I thought
How's that for my financial sense
I know I shouldn't even be surprised
Writings been on the wall a thousand times
Watch chains like this are meant for other guys
Just go home Della at least you've tried
It's not about the money
It's the things that money can buy
And everything costs money
Like a gift for a really great guy
The Narrator:
Before she knew it she was out the door
Moving so fast she barely touched the floor
Swift and determined, down the street she tore
Until she stood in front of a hair cut store
Della:
Excuse me I don't mean to intrude
Hair Collector:
Yeah hi there
Della:
Do you buy hair I need money soon
Hair Collector:
I buy hair
Della:
I need to buy a gift for my dude
Hair Collector (Della) [Bred, Spektr and Gruelle] {THE NARRATOR}
Yeah and I care
I'll do twenty bucks cash
(Twenty bucks cash)
[Twenty bucks cash]
{Twenty bucks cash}
Della:
Okay just make it fast
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Clark Baxtresser - Whaddya Do
The Narrator:
You know that feeling when you'd show up to school
Wearing a new outfit?
You'd walk in feeling like you're cooler than cool
And suddenly you'd doubt it
Because a voice in your head
Starts making trouble again
The voice of your doubt and dread
And when Della got home
Sitting with her thoughts alone
That voice in her head spoke up and said
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle:
Oh no
Spektr (Bred) [Gruelle]
Whaddya do this time? (Whaddya do this time?) [What were ya thinking?]
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle:
What did ya do?
Bred (Spektr and Gruelle):
Whaddya do? (Oh no)
Oh no
Spektr:
You messed it up big time
Bred (Gruelle):
You messed up big time
(What were you thinking?)
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle:
Now look at you
Whaddya do?
Whaddya do?
Whaddya do?
Whaddya do?
Whaddya do, do, do, do?
Now look at you
Della:
You know that feeling when you sell all your hair
Just to buy a watch chain
You start of feeling like it's answering a prayer
But now it feels insane
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle:
Because a voice has begun
Asking ya what have ya done
And you just wanna run away
Each time you look in the mirror
You're kinda filled with a fear
Of Jimmy coming back here
And then hearing him say
Oh no
Jim (Bred) [Gruelle]:
Della where'd your hair go
(Where did your hair go?)
[What were you thinking?]
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle:
What did ya do?
Bred (Spektr and Gruelle):
Whaddya do? (Oh no)
Oh no
Jim:
Watch chain?
Hell no!
Bred:
Oh hell no!
Spektr and Gruelle:
What were you thinking?
Bred, Spektr, Gruelle and Jim:
I'm leaving you
Whaddya do?
Whaddya do?
Whaddya do?
Whaddya do?
Whaddya do, do, do, do?
Bred, Spektr, Gruelle and Jim:
He's/I'm leaving you
Della:
'Kay that's extreme
I know Jim isn't mean
I know but still my heart is pounding
It's just anxiety
It's just inside of me
But still I can't stop doubting
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle:
Then through the walls she heard
From down the hall there were
Distant footsteps sounding
Jim:
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve
Our first together
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle:
Oh no
Spektr:
He's singing down the hallway
Bred (Gruelle):
Right down the hallway
(No wonder you're nervous)
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle:
He's too good for you
Bred (Spektr) [Gruelle] {Jim}:
Whaddya do (Oh no) [Oh no]{Christmas Eve, Christmas Eve}
(You can hear him through the wall hey) {Our first one together}
Right through the wall hey
[He doesn't deserve this]
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle:
What'll he do
Bred and Spektr (Gruelle) [Jim]:
Whaddya do?
(Whaddya do?) [Christmas Eve]
Whaddya do?
(Whaddya do?) [Christmas Eve]
Whaddya do
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle (Jim):
Do, do, do, do, (Our first one ever)
Do, do, do, do
Do, do, do, do
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle:
What'll he do?
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Clark Baxtresser - Della, My Darling
[ Featuring Janaya Mahealani Jones, Curt Mega ]
The Narrator: Jim stood in the doorway with a look upon his face A strange expression that Della couldn't place
Della: Jimmy it's still me don't look like that Just me without any hair Jimmy don't give me a heart attack Say something say you don't care
My hair grows back so swift, Jim Really I swear it But to see you without a gift, Jim I couldn't bear it
Jim: Your hair Your hair
Della: It's Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Our first ever together I couldn't see You not receive-
Jim: You're more beautiful than ever Della, my darling There's not a thing that you Could ever do to your hair That could ever start me doubting The woman who I gave my heart to Dell, I swear There's not a thing I'd rather do Than be right here with you But if you open this You may understand That look I had
The Narrator: Della wasn't okay Caught by surprise
Della: It's the combs, Jim How'd you know?
The Narrator: She passed this store every day And fantasized
Jim: Each time you saw them Your face would glow
The Narrator: Two beautiful combs For her beautiful hair Not combs that comb But combs you wear
The Narrator and Della: What a lovely, perfect pair
Della: I can't wait to try them in my-
Jim: Don't cry, Della Don't cry
Della: They're perfect Wait I almost forgot To give you what I got A fancy platinum chain For your fancy watch Worth every strand of hair they took Go on try it on Let's have a look Hey, what's that look?
Jim: Della, my darling Let's put these gifts away Till another day They're too nice Too nice to use right now Just be close to me Let's get cosy tonight
There's not a thing I'd rather do Than be right here with you Della to buy those special combs I bought I sold the watch
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Clark Baxtresser - What's in a Gift?
[ Featuring Janaya Mahealani Jones, Curt Mega ]
The Narrator:
What's in a gift?
Sometimes I can't recall
Why people do it all
Why people give
Why make the sacrifice?
Pay such an awful price
Just for a gift?
Can somebody tell me how
It's the thought that counts
Not the dollar amount
Because if just a thought can count
Why not just tell them how
It was thought about?
What's in a gift?
Jim and Della:
Something sometimes hard to see
The Narrator:
Is it how smart or dumb?
Is it just who it's from?
What's in a gift?
Jim and Della:
Something not underneath the tree
The Narrator:
What's the real reason for it?
Is it just the season for it?
What gives?
And look at these foolish kids
And their foolish gifts
Look at what they did
Traded in their most treasured possessions for gifts
And look what came of it
What foolish kids
What foolish kids
What's in a gift?
Jim and Della (The Narrator):
Something precious something free
More valuable than gold could ever be
Something so surprisingly
Right in front of me
(What's in a gift?)
Something that can't be replaced
(What's in a gift?)
Something not easily explained
Something's lost but what is gained is
Perfect
(Next time you give a gift
Or get a gift just think of it
What's in a gift?)
The Narrator:
To you
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Brian Holden - The Cold, Cold Streets
Spektr: Christmas day, city streets Hustle and bustle on the cold concrete
Gruelle: Cold wind, cold snow Cold faces with places to go
Bred: Up, down, all over town Wearing coats, wearing frowns
Gruelle: 'Tis the season of yuletide cheer
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle: But you won't find it here
On the cold, cold streets of a cold, cold town Everyone's on their own With the cold snow blowin' all around Chilling you to the bone In the fading light Between day and night going home Through the cold, cold streets of the city
Spektr: Walking through a sea of blank stares No one sees, no one cares
Gruelle: No one's out unless they have to be So everyone is here unhappily
Bred: Fingers numb, teeth chattering Bundled up in clothes unflattering
Gruelle: So cold it feels like death So cold you can see your breath
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle: Ahhh
On the cold, cold streets of a cold, cold town Everyone's on their own With the cold snow blowin' all around Chilling you to the bone In the fading light Between day and night going home Through the cold, cold streets of the city
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa-ooh
Spektr: The cold, cold streets of the city
All: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa-ooh
Spektr: The cold, cold streets of the city
Match Girl: I'm a match girl, I'm a natural Been selling since I was seven Little match girl, I'm that girl I'm ten now, going on eleven I've got matches, who wants matches They're selling for just a penny
Come on up, I'm super friendly Honestly I've got too many 'Cause if I can't sell them all Dad says don't come back at all Luckily I grew up on these Cold, cold streets of the city
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle: I dream of home I dream of home A warm fire burning A warm fire burning Dinner in the oven Maybe a muffin My pulse returning
Match Girl: I dream of home
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle: I dream of home
Match Girl: But the catch is
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle: I dream of home I dream of home
Match Girl: That I gotta sell these matches
Bred, Spektr and Gruelle (Match Girl): On the cold, cold streets of a cold, cold town (I'm a match girl, I'm a natural, Been selling since I was seven) Everyone's on their own (Little match girl, I'm that girl, I'm ten now, going on eleven) With the cold snow blowin' all around (I've got wants matches, who wants matches, they're selling for just a penny) Chilling you to the bone (Come on up I'm super friendly, honestly I've got too many) In the fading light ('Cause if I can't sell them all) Between day and night going home, through the (Dad says don't come back at all, Luckily I grew up on these)
All: Cold, cold, cold, cold streets of the city
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Ali Gordon - Buy a Match
Match Girl:
Excuse me ma'am, nice day today
Little bit cold though, wouldn't you say
You wanna warm up, I've got a way
Just buy a match
Mister, do you have a sec?
I know you'll love this brand new tech
I accept both cash and check
Just buy a match
Excuse me miss, could you please lend your attention
'Cause you don't wanna miss
The latest modern invention
Hello, excuse me, hi
Step right up, don't be shy
I'll tell you why you wanna buy a match
Hey lady, how do you do?
Little bit cold, hey, me too
I've got just the thing for you
A brand new match
'Scuse me sir, you got a light
Well, how'll you light your pipe tonight
You and I both know I'm right
You need a match
Excuse me guy
You look like you're pretty clever
So listen I won't lie
These are the best matches ever
So don't you pass this by
I see it in your eye
You wanna buy, please buy a match
Hey, don't walk away
Just like everybody else has done today
Don't you know a match is like a magic stick
And every time you light one, it's a magic trick
Just ignite the spark
Bring light to the dark
Mister, please, it's getting late
And I've sold none, which isn't great
Won't you be my bestest mate and buy a match
Excuse me ma'am, okay
Excuse me ma'am, okay
Excuse me sir
Excusez-moi monsieur, okay
'Scuse me, mum
'Scuse me, dude
'Scuse me
Hey, that's just rude
'Scuse you
Oh, why won't somebody
Anybody please buy
Anyone, anyone
A match
Excuse me ma'am, nice day today
Little bit cold though, wouldn't you say
You wanna warm up, I've got a way
Just buy a match
Mister, do you have a sec?
I know you'll love this brand new tech
I accept both cash and check
Just buy a match
Excuse me miss, could you please lend your attention
'Cause you don't wanna miss
The latest modern invention
Hello, excuse me, hi
Step right up, don't be shy
I'll tell you why you wanna buy a match
Hey lady, how do you do?
Little bit cold, hey, me too
I've got just the thing for you
A brand new match
'Scuse me sir, you got a light
Well, how'll you light your pipe tonight
You and I both know I'm right
You need a match
Excuse me guy
You look like you're pretty clever
So listen I won't lie
These are the best matches ever
So don't you pass this by
I see it in your eye
You wanna buy, please buy a match
Hey, don't walk away
Just like everybody else has done today
Don't you know a match is like a magic stick
And every time you light one, it's a magic trick
Just ignite the spark
Bring light to the dark
Mister, please, it's getting late
And I've sold none, which isn't great
Won't you be my bestest mate and buy a match
Excuse me ma'am, okay
Excuse me ma'am, okay
Excuse me sir
Excusez-moi monsieur, okay
'Scuse me, mum
'Scuse me, dude
'Scuse me
Hey, that's just rude
'Scuse you
Oh, why won't somebody
Anybody please buy
Anyone, anyone
A match
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Clark Baxtresser - Matchstick Magic
The Narrator:
Night fell on the city
Everybody went home
And the little match girl was left all alone
She knew she couldn't return empty handed
She knew her dad wouldn't understand it
So she went between houses
And found a small corner
She huddled together
And hoped it would warm her
Match Girl:
'Scuse me miss, nice day today
Extremely cold though, wouldn't you say?
You want to warm up, I've got a way
Just light a match
Grandma said a match is like a magic stick
And every time you light one, it's a magic trick
Just ignite the spark
Bring light to the dark
Ensemble:
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Out of the darkness, that tiny flame
Changed before her eyes, transformed and became
A stove
Warming her fingers and her toes
A stove
Warming her tiny little nose
Match Girl:
What a wonderful sight
So warm and so bright
I guess grandma was right
A matchstick is just like
Magic
Ensemble:
Magic
Magic
Magic
Matchstick magic
The Narrator:
But the flame went out
And with it the stove
And the little match girl again was alone
In a world of snow and ice
Match Girl:
It worked once, why not twice
Ensemble:
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Out the darkness, that tiny flame
Changed before her eyes, transformed and became
A feast
The most delicious Christmas feast
A feast
Enough for ten of her at least
Match Girl:
Mashed potatoes and chicken
Oh how I want to dig in
Plums and pudding and pies
All right in front of my eyes like
Magic
Ensemble:
Magic
Magic
Magic
Matchstick magic
The Narrator:
But the flame went out
And with it the feast
And surrounding temperatures quickly decreased
Match Girl:
That food looked so tasty, so hot
Do I dare use another?
Why not
Ensemble:
Out of the darkness, that tiny flame
Changed before her eyes, transformed and became
A tree
A Christmas tree so big and green
A tree
The prettiest she'd ever seen
Match Girl:
Maybe I'm going crazy
But this is amazing
All covered in lights
It all makes tonight feel like
Magic
Ensemble:
Magic
Magic
Magic
Matchstick magic
The Narrator:
And then an old lady appeared beside the tree
Match Girl:
Grandma
How can it be
Is it really you
Is this really true
I can't believe you're here
The Narrator:
But the flame went out
And grandma disappeared
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Ali Gordon - Grandmaland
[ Featuring Clark Baxtresser, Jamie K. Burns ]
Match Girl: Hey, don't go away Just like everything else has done today I'll do anything to make you stay
The Narrator: So Match Girl took the whole bunch And lit every match at once
Grandma: Ooh
Match Girl: Grandma
Grandma: Oh my child, I've missed you so
Match Girl: I've missed you so too
Grandma: I'm so sorry I had to go
Match Girl: Where did you go to?
Grandma: I've been somewhere with joy and laughter Living happily ever after I've been somewhere with love, so much love Which I know you're in need of
Where I am, it's never cold
Match Girl: That sounds amazing
Grandma: Where I am, nothing grows old
Match Girl: Also amazing
Grandma: Where I am there's no pain or hunger No snow, no rain or thunder But when you lit that flame Here I came
Match Girl: Does this place have a name?
Grandma: Let's call it Grandmaland You heard me, Grandmaland Because nobody else can understand like a grandma can I know it's not what you planned But here, honey, take my hand You're coming to Grandmaland Just Grandma and you
Match Girl: In Grandmaland, do people buy matches?
Grandma: Girl, are you crazy? In Grandmaland, no one knows what a match is
Match Girl: Okay amazing
Grandma: Grandmaland's always warm and sunny Grandmaland has no need for money People have all they need guaranteed Just follow my lead
Match Girl: I'll follow your lead
Match Girl and Grandma: Let's go to Grandmaland Magical Grandmaland Where's there's always tons of hugs and snugs 'Cause that's just the grandma brand Where you can see first hand What makes a grandma grand
Let's go to Grandmaland Just Grandma and me/you
Grandma: Grandmaland
Match Girl: Grandmaland
Grandma: Grandmaland
Match Girl: Grandmaland
Grandma: Grandmaland
Match Girl and Grandma: Grandmaland Grandmaland
All: Welcome to Grandmaland Magical Grandmaland Where one and all can sing this song along with a grandma band A place where there's no demands A place where your soul expands
Step into Grandmaland
Grandma: Step into Grandmaland
All: It's safe here in Grandmaland
Grandma: You're safe here in Grandmaland
All: For Grandma and you You You You
Match Girl: Amazing
All: Ahhhh
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Clark Baxtresser - Be the Light
The Narrator: Why did she have to go? Why couldn't she stay? Why couldn't she find what she needed another way? She shouldn't have had to go to Grandmaland 'til she had to Why couldn't your arms be the arms she ran to?
Why couldn't you be the light in the darkness? Be the warmth in the cold Be the hands that helped her Be the arms that held her Be the dawn to end the night Why couldn't you Why couldn't I be the light?
Wish I didn't see myself in this tale, but I do Those folks who passed her by I know that point of view I know what it's like to act like I don't see To turn a blind eye and keep my mind on me Which doesn't save that little girl Which just creates a lonely world I know it's easier said than done But it's up to us, to everyone
All: To be the light
The Narrator: In the darkness
All: Be the warmth
The Narrator: In the cold
All: Be the hands
The Narrator: That help someone
All: Be the arms
The Narrator: That hold someone
All: Be the dawn
The Narrator: That ends the night We gotta be, we gotta be the light
Ensemble: It's time for giving and wishes For reminiscing 'bout Christmas What's in the gift that you're given What's in the life that you're living
Jim: Coming up we'll hear about a man who learned this lesson
Della: Through him we may understand the answers to these questions
Match Girl and Grandma: You may not really like him, at least not right away But all of us can learn from him that it's never too late
All: To be the light
The Narrator: In the darkness
All: Be the warmth
The Narrator: In the cold
All: Be the hands
The Narrator: That help someone
All: Be the arms that hold someone Be the dawn that ends the night
The Narrator: We gotta be
All: The light
Why couldn't you be the light in the darkness? Be the warmth in the cold Be the hands that helped her Be the arms that held her Be the dawn to end the night Why couldn't you Why couldn't I be the light?
Wish I didn't see myself in this tale, but I do Those folks who passed her by I know that point of view I know what it's like to act like I don't see To turn a blind eye and keep my mind on me Which doesn't save that little girl Which just creates a lonely world I know it's easier said than done But it's up to us, to everyone
All: To be the light
The Narrator: In the darkness
All: Be the warmth
The Narrator: In the cold
All: Be the hands
The Narrator: That help someone
All: Be the arms
The Narrator: That hold someone
All: Be the dawn
The Narrator: That ends the night We gotta be, we gotta be the light
Ensemble: It's time for giving and wishes For reminiscing 'bout Christmas What's in the gift that you're given What's in the life that you're living
Jim: Coming up we'll hear about a man who learned this lesson
Della: Through him we may understand the answers to these questions
Match Girl and Grandma: You may not really like him, at least not right away But all of us can learn from him that it's never too late
All: To be the light
The Narrator: In the darkness
All: Be the warmth
The Narrator: In the cold
All: Be the hands
The Narrator: That help someone
All: Be the arms that hold someone Be the dawn that ends the night
The Narrator: We gotta be
All: The light
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Cast of VHS Christmas Carols - Bah Humbug!
Narrator:
Long ago in London
1800-something
12/24 the day before Christmas
There's a greedy old geezer
Named Ebenezer
A mean man of money and of business
He never laughs and he's never smiled
He's a total dick to man, woman, and child
And a total jerk to Bob Cratchit his clerk
He hates Christmas and he hates fun
And he really hates you, he hates everyone
The only things he doesn't hate are making money and work
And if you say "Happy Holidays"
Hе'll shout his favorite phrase
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble and Narrator:
Bah Humbug!
Narrator:
Therе's no meaner dude
Than Ebenezer Scrooge
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble and Narrator:
Bah Humbug!
Narrator:
If you see his frowny face
Just turn and run away
'Cause he's gonna come and ruin your day
There's no meaner dude, than Ebenezer Scrooge
So Scrooge is working
And his clerk is clerking
When in walks Fred, Scrooge's nephew
Fred:
Hi Scrooge, Merry Christmas
Scrooge:
What the hell is this?
Fred:
Merry Christmas uncle, God bless you!
Scrooge:
What's so "merry" about it, Fred?
Aren't you still super poor? Aren't you still in debt?
Fred:
Well what's so shitty about it, Scrooge?
You're still rich
Scrooge:
Hmph
Fred:
Uncle Scrooge, I'm just saying "Hey"
And inviting you to dinner on Christmas Day
You're my family even though you're a total dick
Narrator:
Scrooge looks at his nephew's face
He knows the perfect thing to say
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble and Narrator:
Bah Humbug!
Scrooge:
Christmas with you and your wife?
I'd rather take my own life
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble and Narrator:
Bah Humbug!
Scrooge:
Goodbye, good afternoon
Fred:
Okay, I love you too
Narrator:
Fred, he's not surprised
He always knew
There's no meaner man than Ebenezer Scrooge
Charity Collector #2:
Just then...
Charity Collector #1:
Two men
Both Charity Collectors:
Come up to the door
Charity Collector #2:
Requestin'
Charity Collector #1:
Collectin'
Both Charity Collectors:
Donations for the poor
They don't know that Scrooge is greedy
That he doesn't care about the needy
So they ask old Ebenezey
"Please show some love"
Scrooge kicks them out with a big old
Charity Collector and Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Narrator:
Here's my man, Bob Cratchit
Wrapped up in a warm jacket
'Cause Scrooge keeps the place freakin' freezing
Bob Cratchit:
Um, Mr. Scrooge, sir?
Not to be rude, sir
Scrooge:
Goddamnit Cratchit, start speaking
Bob Cratchit:
Well you see, my family
They're kind of a real big deal to me
Narrator:
His words trails off in a voice, timid and soft
Bob Cratchit:
And I was thinking, since tomorrow's Christmas
And generally a pretty slow day for business
Scrooge:
Let me guess Bob, you'd like tomorrow off?
Bob Cratchit, spoken:
Y-yes, sir
Scrooge, sung:
So let me get this straight
You don't work, but still get paid?
Why don't you just rob me, Bobby?
Or steal food from my plate?
You're lucky I'm so understanding
Even though you're so demanding
Okay, have your way
Come in early the following day!
But before you go, please wait
There's something I need to say
Bah Humbug!
Narrator:
Bah Humbug!
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Narrator:
Bah Humbug!
The sun goes down on London town
Ensemble:
Scrooge closes up and he heads out
Ensemble and Narrator:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble and Narrator:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble:
Bah Humbug!
Narrator:
He gets back home but doesn't know
Ensemble:
This Christmas, he won't be alone
And though the day is done
Scrooge's tale has just begun
Let's see how he does this Christmas
'Cause it's the story of
The meanest man there ever was
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble:
Bah Humbug!
The rudest dude you ever knew
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble:
Bah Humbug!
The crabbiest
Scumbaggiest
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble:
The grouchiest
The frowniest
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble:
The angriest hater
The crankiest neighbor
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble:
The greediest geezer
The cruelest creature
No one meaner than Ebenezer Scrooge!
Long ago in London
1800-something
12/24 the day before Christmas
There's a greedy old geezer
Named Ebenezer
A mean man of money and of business
He never laughs and he's never smiled
He's a total dick to man, woman, and child
And a total jerk to Bob Cratchit his clerk
He hates Christmas and he hates fun
And he really hates you, he hates everyone
The only things he doesn't hate are making money and work
And if you say "Happy Holidays"
Hе'll shout his favorite phrase
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble and Narrator:
Bah Humbug!
Narrator:
Therе's no meaner dude
Than Ebenezer Scrooge
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble and Narrator:
Bah Humbug!
Narrator:
If you see his frowny face
Just turn and run away
'Cause he's gonna come and ruin your day
There's no meaner dude, than Ebenezer Scrooge
So Scrooge is working
And his clerk is clerking
When in walks Fred, Scrooge's nephew
Fred:
Hi Scrooge, Merry Christmas
Scrooge:
What the hell is this?
Fred:
Merry Christmas uncle, God bless you!
Scrooge:
What's so "merry" about it, Fred?
Aren't you still super poor? Aren't you still in debt?
Fred:
Well what's so shitty about it, Scrooge?
You're still rich
Scrooge:
Hmph
Fred:
Uncle Scrooge, I'm just saying "Hey"
And inviting you to dinner on Christmas Day
You're my family even though you're a total dick
Narrator:
Scrooge looks at his nephew's face
He knows the perfect thing to say
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble and Narrator:
Bah Humbug!
Scrooge:
Christmas with you and your wife?
I'd rather take my own life
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble and Narrator:
Bah Humbug!
Scrooge:
Goodbye, good afternoon
Fred:
Okay, I love you too
Narrator:
Fred, he's not surprised
He always knew
There's no meaner man than Ebenezer Scrooge
Charity Collector #2:
Just then...
Charity Collector #1:
Two men
Both Charity Collectors:
Come up to the door
Charity Collector #2:
Requestin'
Charity Collector #1:
Collectin'
Both Charity Collectors:
Donations for the poor
They don't know that Scrooge is greedy
That he doesn't care about the needy
So they ask old Ebenezey
"Please show some love"
Scrooge kicks them out with a big old
Charity Collector and Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Narrator:
Here's my man, Bob Cratchit
Wrapped up in a warm jacket
'Cause Scrooge keeps the place freakin' freezing
Bob Cratchit:
Um, Mr. Scrooge, sir?
Not to be rude, sir
Scrooge:
Goddamnit Cratchit, start speaking
Bob Cratchit:
Well you see, my family
They're kind of a real big deal to me
Narrator:
His words trails off in a voice, timid and soft
Bob Cratchit:
And I was thinking, since tomorrow's Christmas
And generally a pretty slow day for business
Scrooge:
Let me guess Bob, you'd like tomorrow off?
Bob Cratchit, spoken:
Y-yes, sir
Scrooge, sung:
So let me get this straight
You don't work, but still get paid?
Why don't you just rob me, Bobby?
Or steal food from my plate?
You're lucky I'm so understanding
Even though you're so demanding
Okay, have your way
Come in early the following day!
But before you go, please wait
There's something I need to say
Bah Humbug!
Narrator:
Bah Humbug!
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Narrator:
Bah Humbug!
The sun goes down on London town
Ensemble:
Scrooge closes up and he heads out
Ensemble and Narrator:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble and Narrator:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble:
Bah Humbug!
Narrator:
He gets back home but doesn't know
Ensemble:
This Christmas, he won't be alone
And though the day is done
Scrooge's tale has just begun
Let's see how he does this Christmas
'Cause it's the story of
The meanest man there ever was
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble:
Bah Humbug!
The rudest dude you ever knew
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble:
Bah Humbug!
The crabbiest
Scumbaggiest
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble:
The grouchiest
The frowniest
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble:
The angriest hater
The crankiest neighbor
Scrooge:
Bah Humbug!
Ensemble:
The greediest geezer
The cruelest creature
No one meaner than Ebenezer Scrooge!
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Clark Baxtresser - Marley Interlude
Narrator:
Scrooge sirs down to eat his gruel
In silence and solitude
When a distant sound slices through
The quiet and solemn mood
Fezziwig:
Coming from behind the door
Each sound closer than the one before
Suddenly, even though it's closed
Walking literally through the door A see-through man with chains for clothes
Dragging them cross the floor
Narrator and Fezziwig:
And frozen in fear
As the ghost man draws near
Scrooge gives a shriek
As the man begins to speak
Scrooge sirs down to eat his gruel
In silence and solitude
When a distant sound slices through
The quiet and solemn mood
Fezziwig:
Coming from behind the door
Each sound closer than the one before
Suddenly, even though it's closed
Walking literally through the door A see-through man with chains for clothes
Dragging them cross the floor
Narrator and Fezziwig:
And frozen in fear
As the ghost man draws near
Scrooge gives a shriek
As the man begins to speak
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Meredith Stepien - 3 Spirits
Jacob Marley:
Scrooge, remember Marley
Your old partner and friend?
Just thought I'd drop by
I was in the area
Remember Jacob Marley
Your old partner who's dead?
You're in for one crazy night
Just to prepare ya
Life on the other side isn't a party
At least not for Marley, alright?
I come from the other side to give you a warning
That before the morning light
You'll be haunted by 3 spirits
3 spirits
So Scrooge you've gotta listen 'cause they're coming for you
Talking about 3 spirits
3 spirits
Christmas Spirits on a mission and they're gunning for you
Scrooge:
Who are you, again?
Marley:
Scrooge, don't pretend
I'm Marley, I'm your dead friend
Scrooge:
I won't believe it
Don't wanna hear it
Marley:
No way, am I your first spirit?
Scrooge:
You're just indigestion
Marley:
What a suggestion
To a ghost, that's pretty offensive
Scrooge:
You're just a nightmare
Marley:
Stop you right there
Scrooge:
Fine! You're real
What do I care?
Marley:
Scrooge I was like you in life
Cared only 'bout myself
And continuing success in our profession
My spirit never grew in life, I only grew my wealth
And you're probably guessing, but yes
I'm not in heaven
These scary chains I wear
Are also around you
They've already bound you tight My scary fate you'll share
Unless you can wake up
And listen to Jacob
'Cause tonight
You'll be haunted by 3 spirits
Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future:
3 spirits
Marley:
3 spirits
Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future:
3 spirits
Marley:
So Scrooge you gotta listen 'cause they're
Marley, Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future:
Coming for you
Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future:
Coming for you
Marley:
Talking about 3 spirits
Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future:
3 spirits
Marley:
3 spirits
Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future:
3 spirits
Marley:
Spirits on a mission and they're gunning for you
Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future:
Gunning for you
Marley:
The first one will come when the clock strikes "One"
Scrooge:
If they all came together it could save some time
Marley:
They'll be done before the morning sun
And you might have a chance to save your life
Scrooge:
Jacob do you need to be
So over-the-top and mean to me?
Marley:
Scrooge we lived so greedily
And indecently, did we need to be?
Now I'm doomed to float among the living
To see the life I could have lived, but didn't
Seeing all the love and the kindness and forgiving
Regretting every wasted hour and minute
Scrooge, learn a lesson from my mistakes
Hear my message and confession: your soul's at stake
For your own sake, listen to Jake
'Cause tonight, before day breaks
You'll be haunted by 3 spirits
Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future:
3 spirits
Marley:
3 spirits
Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future:
3 spirits
Marley:
So Scrooge you gotta listen 'cause they're
Marley, Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future:
Coming for you
Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future:
Coming for you
Marley:
Talking about 3 spirits
Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future:
3 spirits
Marley:
Oh, 3 spirits
Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future:
3 spirits
Marley:
Christmas spirits on a mission and they're
Marley, Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future:
Gunning for you
Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Future:
Gunning for you
Narrator:
Marley's dancing in the moonlight
But it's time for him to go
And he flies away into the night
Jumping right through the window
Joining a hundred other ghosts
As they fly all about
Scrooge lets go of his bedpost
And passes out
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Clark Baxtresser - Past Interlude
[ Featuring Dylan Saunders ]
Young Scrooge:
The clock is struck
Belle:
Scrooge is woken up
Scrooge:
How quiet and normal it seems
It all must've been a dream
Young Scrooge:
But no, he's outta luck
Belle:
His curtains open up
Young Scrooge and Belle:
And staring at Ebenezer
Is a paranormal creature
Scrooge is so afraid,
No clue what to do
He wants to run away
But can't make a move
All the man can say is
Scrooge:
Who are you?
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Jaime Lyn Beatty - I'm The Ghost
[ Featuring Cast of VHS Christmas Carols ]
Ghost of Christmas Past:
I'm the ghost, I'm the ghost
Of Christmas Past
I'm the ghost who will guide you through
As we go, as we go
Back through your past
To see what makes you, you
Scrooge:
Oh my God, impossible. I went to school here
I'd know it anywhere, I know each desk and chair
I was popular, so cool here
Ghost of Christmas Past:
And who is that over there?
I see a boy sitting all alone
Scrooge:
Dad made me stay at school...
Ghost of Christmas Past:
His classmates have all gone home
Scrooge:
He was pretty cruel...
Ghost of Christmas Past:
Spending Christmas all alone
Scrooge:
Nothing to do...
Nowhere else to go
Ghost of Christmas Past:
I'm the ghost, I'm the ghost
Of Christmas Past
What was old again is new
Time to go, time to go
Forward in the past
Here's another scene for you
Scrooge's Sister:
Daddy said yes, big brother
You can come home
Young Scrooge:
Really? My God I could kiss ya
You're the best little sister
Scrooge's Sister:
We'll have Christmas with each other
You won't be alone
Scrooge:
I forgot how much I missed her
Ghost of Christmas Past:
She died far too young
Scrooge:
She was the best
Ghost of Christmas Past:
But didn't she have a son?
Scrooge:
That's correct
Ghost of Christmas Past:
And he lives in London?
Scrooge:
Yes
His name is Fred
Ghost of Christmas Past:
Let's jump ahead
I'm the ghost, I'm the ghost
Of Christmas Past
And the past is still in front of you
Even though, even though
You're not with the past
The past isn't done with you
Scrooge:
Oh my God! It's Fezziwig's! I used to work here
Fezziwig:
I'm the boss, Mr. Fezziwig
Tonight no one works here
'Cause I got a round of shots
And it's business tradition
To get twisted on Christmas
Drink up, they're delicious
Ghost of Christmas Past:
Everyone's so happy, but why?
Scrooge:
The boss did a lot for us
Ghost of Christmas Past:
This wasn't very much to buy
Scrooge:
Not just what he bought for us
He gave us much more than that
He made us have a blast
You don't understand it
Ghost of Christmas Past:
Something on your mind?
Scrooge:
Bob Cratchit...
Narrator:
Scrooge watches guests arrive
As they dance and they laugh
He feels less uptight
Scrooge:
How could I forget?
This was the night we met
Young Scrooge:
Hey, care to dance?
Belle:
I don't dance that well
Young Scrooge:
Neither do I
I'm Scrooge
Belle:
I'm Belle
Ghost of Christmas Past:
And I'm the ghost, I'm the ghost
Of Christmas Past
I have only one more stop for you
You may know, you may know
If you think back
You may know where we're going to
If you can't handle it, that's on you
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
lark Baxtresser - Belle Interlude
[ Featuring Dylan Saunders, Jaime Lyn Beatty ]
Narrator:
Scrooge and the Spirit find themselves,
Standing in a meadow,
Staring at Belle and his younger self
Scrooge:
'Kay Spirit that's enough
Let's go
Hey this was a blast
But I don't need anymore
Ghost of Christmas Past:
Hey this is your past,
It's all happened before,
What are you so worried for?
Scrooge:
What are you showing me for?
Ghost of Christmas Past:
What are you so afraid of feeling?
Scrooge:
I just think we should be leaving
Ghost of Christmas Past:
Shhh she's speaking
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
Britney Coleman - That Scrooge
[ Featuring Cast of VHS Christmas Carols ]
Belle:
It's hard to explain but just hear me out
Something has changed, what you're all about
You've gone kind of insane 'bout your bank account
The money you make matters more to you now
And I've been replaced by a dollar amount
Now I'm the ball and chain you drag around
But that's not the Scrooge that I first met
Who was giving and kind
And not terrible, yet
That's the Scrooge that I could never forget
That Scrooge
I fell in love with
That Scrooge
Looked at stars above with
That Scrooge
Thought the best things in life were free
That Scrooge
Is who I dream about
But that Scrooge
Is nowhere to be found
'Cause this Scrooge
Isn't the Scrooge who loved me
Young Scrooge:
That Scrooge was a boy
I was so young back then
Belle:
So you admit you've changed?
Young Scrooge:
That's not what I meant
Belle:
Well, I'd love to know then
Where that boy went
Young Scrooge:
There's nothing wrong with being rich
Belle:
But rich shouldn't be a personality switch
Your body and brain are here but your heart has ditched
Young Scrooge:
Have I ever implied I want to break up?
Belle:
It's in your eyes, it's in your touch
It's in your laugh, though you don't laugh as much
And that Scrooge
Wore his heart on his sleeve
That Scrooge
Would rather give than receive
That Scrooge
Young Scrooge:
That Scrooge sounds like make-believe
Belle:
No, don't you see?
That Scrooge
Took my breath away
But that Scrooge
Isn't here today
'Cause this Scrooge
Isn't the Scrooge who loved me
If you met me today do you think that I'd still catch your eye?
Young Scrooge:
Is that rhetorical?
Belle:
Would you still walk my way or pass me by?
Young Scrooge:
This is hypothetical
Scrooge:
If I'd met you today, how hard I would try
To get you to stay, and not say goodbye
The Ghost of Christmas Past:
She can't hear it
Scrooge:
I know that, spirit
Are we almost at an end?
The Ghost of Christmas Past:
We're coming near it
Scrooge:
You torture me, is that fun for you?
The Ghost of Christmas Past:
My priority isn't to comfort you
There's more to see from this younger you
Scrooge:
You mean this dumber me
'Cause this Scrooge
Is an idiot!
He still has a chance
But he's missing it!
This Scrooge
Belle:
Here Scrooge
I'm giving back the ring
Scrooge:
Doesn't know anything
Scrooge and Belle:
This Scrooge
Young Scrooge:
You don't know what this cost!
Scrooge & Belle:
This Scrooge
Scrooge:
You don't know what you've lost
Belle:
This Scrooge is the Scrooge that loses me
Young Scrooge:
I'm not gonna cry
Scrooge:
This Scrooge is the Scrooge that turns into me
The Ghost of Christmas Past:
And then wonders why...
Scrooge & Young Scrooge and Belle:
This Scrooge is the Scrooge that says
Belle:
Goodbye
Scrooge:
Goodbye
Young Scrooge:
Goodbye
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Clark Baxtresser - Present Interlude
Goth Party Girl:
Scrooge tries to hide a tear
But the spirit has disappeared
Party Boy:
And now he's back in his bed
Goth Party Girl:
Filling up with dread
Party Boy and Goth Party Girl:
Remembering what Marley said
And wondering who's coming next, but
Party Boy:
There's no one around
Goth Party Girl:
There's not a sound
Party Boy and Goth Party Girl:
But a light is faintly flowing
From behind the door and growing
So Scrooge tip toes across the floor
No clue what he's heading toward
Scared and unprepared
For his next ghostly meet and greet
As he opens the door and hears the beat...
Scrooge tries to hide a tear
But the spirit has disappeared
Party Boy:
And now he's back in his bed
Goth Party Girl:
Filling up with dread
Party Boy and Goth Party Girl:
Remembering what Marley said
And wondering who's coming next, but
Party Boy:
There's no one around
Goth Party Girl:
There's not a sound
Party Boy and Goth Party Girl:
But a light is faintly flowing
From behind the door and growing
So Scrooge tip toes across the floor
No clue what he's heading toward
Scared and unprepared
For his next ghostly meet and greet
As he opens the door and hears the beat...
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James Tolbert - Christmas Electricity
[ Featuring Cast of VHS Christmas Carols ]
The Ghost of Christmas Present:
Come a little closer
Don't worry I won't eat ya
I'm the Ghost of Christmas Present
It's super nice to meet ya
Something's in the air
Maybe you've been feeling it?
It's sprinkled everywhere
I know 'cause I've been dealing it
Wanna know what I'm talking about
What I'm talking about?
Follow me around the town
I'll show you how I get down
Wanna know what I'm talking about
What I'm talking about
And what I spread around?
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
It's here
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
And my friend, it's up to me this year
To spread it around
Scrooge:
Christmas Electricity?
The Ghost of Christmas Present:
That's what I said
Scrooge:
What is this electricity?
The Ghost of Christmas Present:
It's like butter for the bread
It brings people together
Working kind of like a magnet
Spreading love and generosity
With a little bit of magic
I spread it to the wealthy
And especially to the poor
Scrooge:
Why the poor especially?
The Ghost of Christmas Present:
Because they need it more
Scrooge:
Huh
The Ghost of Christmas Present:
You know that Christmas feeling
You feel all good inside
You know that Christmas seasoning
That makes you feel alive
Maybe you've never felt it
Maybe you're a greedy dick
Well let me show you what it is
Oh Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
It's all around us, can't you see? It's here
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
And my friend it's up to me this year
To spread it around
Scrooge:
Christmas Electricity
The Ghost of Christmas Present:
To the left, to the right, and up and down
This town
Scrooge:
Christmas Electricity
The Ghost of Christmas Present:
Mmm that's what I said
Scrooge:
Christmas Electricity
The Ghost of Christmas Present:
Let's check on your nephew, Fred
Scrooge:
Christmas Electri- wait, what?
You know Fred?
The Ghost of Christmas Present:
Of course I do
He's an awesome dude
There's a party at his place
Unless you got something better to do
Let's get a smile on that face
Narrator:
So they go to Fred's thing
People eating, drinking
People laughing, dancing and happy
Fred:
Yes I invited him
At least I tried with him
What can I do
He's still family
Party Attendee:
Fred, my man
I don't understand
Why you still give that guy a chance
When he treats you like the scum of the Earth
Fred:
Well my mom liked him
And she was cool
So maybe he wasn't always cruel
Maybe he wasn't evil from birth
He doesn't wanna hang?
Well he's the one missing out
Because we got a real cool gang
And you know we're dishing out
Lots of Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
The Ghost of Christmas Present:
That's my man!
Fred:
Christmas Electricity it's here
Come on everyone!
Ensemble:
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
It's here
Scrooge:
I think I'm having fun!
Ensemble & Scrooge:
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
Fred:
Oh, oh yes, who am I?
Take a guess
"Bah Humbug!"
Scrooge:
Hey, that's me!
Fred:
"Bah Humbug!"
Ensemble:
That's Scrooge!
The Ghost of Christmas Present:
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
Fred:
"Bah Humbug!"
The Ghost of Christmas Present:
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
Ensemble:
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
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Dylan Saunders - Cratchit Interlude
[ Featuring James Tolbert, Curt Mega, Lauren Lopez, Jamie K. Burns, Janaya Mahealani Jones, Joey Richter, Brian Holden ]
Scrooge, spoken:
Yeah!
(Sung)
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
Whatever that stuff just did to me,
I want more
Ghost of Christmas Present, spoken:
Yeah!
Scrooge, sung:
But now I see you've taken me,
To some random family,
That I've never seen,
But they seem pretty poor
Hey Fred's party was fun,
But scene's kinda not,
Why don't we go back to that one
Ghost of Christmas Present:
Hey this house has a lot of,
Christmas Electricity,
Christmas Electricity,
Though you don't seem to see it,
It's the same
It brought together this family,
Just like it brought you to me,
So chill out,
And you'll soon see why we came
Peter:
Something smells great!
Emily:
Kids can you set things out for supper?
Belinda:
Should dad get a plate?
Emily:
He'll be home soon with your brother
Martha:
Mom it looks delicious!
Belinda:
I can't wait to have it!
Bob:
Hi kids, Merry Christmas!
Kids, spoken:
Dad!
Scrooge, sung:
Bob Cratchit
Bob:
Sorry we're late,
Our Tiny Tim is getting heavier
Tiny Tim:
At church I prayed, That someday I'll be getting healthier
Emily:
We're praying too darlin'
Tiny Tim:
Past the Pudding I can't reach
Peter:
Is anyone else starving?
Bob:
Hey!
We're about to have a feast
Which will soon be starting
But first, lemme make a speech
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Dylan Saunders - Priceless
[ Featuring James Tolbert, Curt Mega, Lauren Lopez, Jamie K. Burns, Janaya Mahealani Jones, Joey Richter, Brian Holden ]
Bob Cratchit:
I don't know about fancy things
I don't know about luxury
But tonight I feel like a king
Surrounded by the Royal Family
And I'm grateful for home
Peter Cratchit:
I'm grateful for this great cooking
Martha Cratchit:
I'm grateful for mom
Emily Cratchit:
I'm grateful you're all so kind
Belinda Cratchit:
I'm grateful for dessert
Tiny Tim:
Here dad, try some of the pudding
Bob Cratchit:
It's so good it's blowing my mind
Bob and Emily Cratchit:
Being with you
Being together is a treasure
Impossible to measure
It's priceless
Even a king, even a queen
Could never buy this feeling that's inside us
It's priceless
Priceless
Priceless
Tiny Tim:
I'm grateful to have a family (coughs)
To do things for me that I cannot (coughs)
For grateful for all of humanity (clears throat)
Peter Cratchit:
Grateful I don't have what Tim has got
Emily Cratchit, spoken:
Peter!
Bob Cratchit:
And finally a toast to my boss, Mr. Scrooge
Emily Cratchit:
Don't make me throw up
Scrooge is Satan in disguise
Bob Cratchit:
He paid for this meal
Emily Cratchit:
Pays you pennies for all you do
I'll toast my hope that he dies
Bob and Emily Cratchit:
Being with you
Being together is a treasure
Impossible to measure
It's priceless
Even a king, even a queen
Could never buy this feeling that's inside us
It's priceless
Priceless
Priceless
Scrooge:
So many mouths to feed
I never knew
The Ghost of Christmas Present:
You never asked
Scrooge:
That Tiny Tim kid needs help
The Ghost of Christmas Present:
Indeed
Makes you wonder how long he'll last
Bob and Emily Cratchit:
We may not have a lot
But there's lots of love among us
Tim may be tiny but his heart is humongous
We may be poor as dirt
But this soil is rich
Just listen to this
Key change out of the bridge
Being with you
Being together is a treasure
Impossible to measure
It's priceless
Even a king, even a queen
Could never buy this feeling that's inside us
It's priceless
Narrator:
Scrooge and the spirit fly
Over London town
Seeing people all around all singing out
Ensemble:
Priceless
Priceless
Priceless
Priceless
Priceless
Priceless
Tiny Tim:
(coughs)
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Dylan Saunders - Future Interlude
Scrooge:
Spirit tell me,
Will Tiny Tim live?
He looked so frail today
Ghost of Christmas Present:
What do you care?
You've got nothing to give
At least that's what you say
Weren't you just asked
To give to the poor?
Yet you felt harassed
And kicked them out the door
People need help and you shrug
Scrooge:
No, spirit, that's not what
Ghost of Christmas Present:
Bah humbug!
Narrator:
Before Scrooge can respond
The ghost has disappeared
And a shadowy figure from beyond
Is slowly coming near
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Cast of VHS Christmas Carols - The Final Ghost Jamie K. Burns
Scrooge:
You must be the final ghost
The Ghost of Christmas Future
You're the one I fear the most
Though I don't mean to be rude, sir
Don't know why I just called you "sir"
Guess I'm just feeling super nervous
But I shouldn't make assumptions
Oh spirit, please say something
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ooooohhhhh
Ooooohhhhh
Scrooge:
'Kay, that didn't tell me much
But definitely was spooky
That's fine, you don't have to speak
Just show me the future you see
Hey, I know those guys ahead
Rich and respected businessmen
Wonder what they're talking about
Guess you're taking me there to find out
Business Man 1:
The funeral is at 3
Don't know if I'm gonna go
Anyone wanna go?
Business Man 2:
I don't know
Business Man 3:
Not me
He wasn't really my friend
Business Man 2:
I don't think he had friends
Business Man 1:
Shame, he left behind so much money
Business Man 2:
Hey, I'll go if there's a lunch
What? I'm getting hungry!
Business Man 2 & Business Man 3:
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha
Business Man 3:
Funny
Scrooge:
Not a tear shed or kind words said
Too bad for the guy who's dead
But spirit, I don't see how this relates to me?
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ooooohhhhh
Ooooohhhhh
Scrooge:
I see you've taken me to a seedy part of the city
Can't say I've been here before it was always too poor and gritty
I see three people dressed in rags taking some nice things out of bags
As if taking inventory
Spirit what's the story?
Scavenger 1:
I got his sheets
Scavenger 2:
I got his shirt!
Scavenger 3:
I got his silverware
Scavenger 2:
Nice!
Scavenger 1:
Maybe if he wasn't such a jerk
I might actually care
Scavenger 2 & Scavenger 3:
Right!
Scavenger 2:
No one by his side when he died
Someone could have stopped us but no one tried
Scavenger 3:
Maybe he could've been wiser
To be nicer
And not such a greedy miser
Scrooge:
I've seen enough
They're stealing stuff
From the guy who died, that's pretty rough
But spirit I don't see, how this relates to me?
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ooooohhhhh
Scrooge:
Can anyone express
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ooooohhhhh
Scrooge:
Any emotion from this death?
Spouse 1:
Honey, you'll never guess
You know how we're massively in debt?
Spouse 2:
Yes
Spouse 1:
Well, the old man just dropped dead!
Spouse 2:
No way
Spouse 1:
Yes way!
Spouse 2:
I feel like I can breathe again
I can't believe our luck
Is it bad that I'm so happy?
Spouse 1:
No, he truly sucked!
Scrooge:
Okay spirit, funny joke
But that's not what I meant
Is there anyone who can express
For any death, some tenderness?
Bob Cratchit:
I'm grateful for this Christmas feast
Just the kind Tiny Tim would enjoy
I only wish he were here to see
Forgive me, how I just miss my boy
Martha Cratchit:
Daddy, don't cry
Tim is with us right now
Peter Cratchit:
He lives in our hearts
And our memory
Martha & Peter Cratchit:
We'll never forget him
No way, no how
Emily Cratchit:
If only Scrooge had raised your salary
Scrooge:
Spirit
Don't show me anymore!
Tell me who was that dead man from before
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ooooohhhhh
Scrooge:
Now you're just trying to scare me
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ooooohhhhh
Scrooge:
'Cause you led us to a cemetery
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ooooohhhhh
Scrooge:
Now you're pointing to a grave
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ooooohhhhh
Scrooge:
No, I don't want to see the name
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ebenezer Scrooge
Scrooge:
Nooooo!!
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ebenezer Scrooge
Scrooge:
Nooooo!!
Say it's not too late
I'm a different man now
Spirit I am changed
I'll live Christmas all year round!
All three spirits
Will live in me
I'll remember
Lessons they teach
Please
Narrator:
Scrooge reaches out to be saved
Scrooge:
Oh please
Narrator:
But is dragged down into the grave
You must be the final ghost
The Ghost of Christmas Future
You're the one I fear the most
Though I don't mean to be rude, sir
Don't know why I just called you "sir"
Guess I'm just feeling super nervous
But I shouldn't make assumptions
Oh spirit, please say something
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ooooohhhhh
Ooooohhhhh
Scrooge:
'Kay, that didn't tell me much
But definitely was spooky
That's fine, you don't have to speak
Just show me the future you see
Hey, I know those guys ahead
Rich and respected businessmen
Wonder what they're talking about
Guess you're taking me there to find out
Business Man 1:
The funeral is at 3
Don't know if I'm gonna go
Anyone wanna go?
Business Man 2:
I don't know
Business Man 3:
Not me
He wasn't really my friend
Business Man 2:
I don't think he had friends
Business Man 1:
Shame, he left behind so much money
Business Man 2:
Hey, I'll go if there's a lunch
What? I'm getting hungry!
Business Man 2 & Business Man 3:
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha
Business Man 3:
Funny
Scrooge:
Not a tear shed or kind words said
Too bad for the guy who's dead
But spirit, I don't see how this relates to me?
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ooooohhhhh
Ooooohhhhh
Scrooge:
I see you've taken me to a seedy part of the city
Can't say I've been here before it was always too poor and gritty
I see three people dressed in rags taking some nice things out of bags
As if taking inventory
Spirit what's the story?
Scavenger 1:
I got his sheets
Scavenger 2:
I got his shirt!
Scavenger 3:
I got his silverware
Scavenger 2:
Nice!
Scavenger 1:
Maybe if he wasn't such a jerk
I might actually care
Scavenger 2 & Scavenger 3:
Right!
Scavenger 2:
No one by his side when he died
Someone could have stopped us but no one tried
Scavenger 3:
Maybe he could've been wiser
To be nicer
And not such a greedy miser
Scrooge:
I've seen enough
They're stealing stuff
From the guy who died, that's pretty rough
But spirit I don't see, how this relates to me?
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ooooohhhhh
Scrooge:
Can anyone express
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ooooohhhhh
Scrooge:
Any emotion from this death?
Spouse 1:
Honey, you'll never guess
You know how we're massively in debt?
Spouse 2:
Yes
Spouse 1:
Well, the old man just dropped dead!
Spouse 2:
No way
Spouse 1:
Yes way!
Spouse 2:
I feel like I can breathe again
I can't believe our luck
Is it bad that I'm so happy?
Spouse 1:
No, he truly sucked!
Scrooge:
Okay spirit, funny joke
But that's not what I meant
Is there anyone who can express
For any death, some tenderness?
Bob Cratchit:
I'm grateful for this Christmas feast
Just the kind Tiny Tim would enjoy
I only wish he were here to see
Forgive me, how I just miss my boy
Martha Cratchit:
Daddy, don't cry
Tim is with us right now
Peter Cratchit:
He lives in our hearts
And our memory
Martha & Peter Cratchit:
We'll never forget him
No way, no how
Emily Cratchit:
If only Scrooge had raised your salary
Scrooge:
Spirit
Don't show me anymore!
Tell me who was that dead man from before
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ooooohhhhh
Scrooge:
Now you're just trying to scare me
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ooooohhhhh
Scrooge:
'Cause you led us to a cemetery
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ooooohhhhh
Scrooge:
Now you're pointing to a grave
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ooooohhhhh
Scrooge:
No, I don't want to see the name
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ebenezer Scrooge
Scrooge:
Nooooo!!
The Ghost of Christmas Future:
Ebenezer Scrooge
Scrooge:
Nooooo!!
Say it's not too late
I'm a different man now
Spirit I am changed
I'll live Christmas all year round!
All three spirits
Will live in me
I'll remember
Lessons they teach
Please
Narrator:
Scrooge reaches out to be saved
Scrooge:
Oh please
Narrator:
But is dragged down into the grave
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Cast of VHS Christmas Carols - Christmas Day
Scrooge:
I'm in a bed
Am I dead?
I wasn't sure if I'd wake up
Thought it was the end
Thank you, my friend
Thank you spirits, thank you Jacob
Jake, I'd kiss you if I could
The night is over, knock on wood
It feels so effin' good to be alive
I feel like a baby boy
I've never felt so drunk with joy
I've never felt such joy to still have time
Narrator:
Scrooge laughs the kind of laugh
That can wash away years of sadness
A huge laugh, an impressive laugh
For someone so out of practice
Scrooge:
Hey, boy! On the street!
Turkey Boy:
Mister, what you want with me?
Scrooge:
Please don't run away
Just tell me what's today?
Turkey Boy:
What's today?
Why, it's Christmas Day!
Christmas Day!
Scrooge & Turkey Boy:
For heaven's sake, it's Christmas Day!
Christmas Day!
Scrooge:
I'm not too late!
Hey!
Here's some cash, run to the shop
And buy the best looking turkey they got
The biggest and the fattest
And send it to Bob Cratchit!
Turkey Boy:
I can't carry that, it's fricking huge!
Scrooge:
Good point
Here's more cash, to cab it
Just don't say that it's from Scrooge
Turkey Boy & Scrooge:
Let's make Bob's day
On Christmas Day!
Turkey Boy:
Woohoo!
Scrooge:
(laughs)
Narrator:
So Scrooge is shaving
But he can't stop shaking
He cuts his face in 80 places
But he doesn't mind it
He's too excited
Running outside to see the neighbors' faces
Shouting "Merry Christmas" to everyone
And getting some funny looks from some
And just by chance, he sees the donation men
Scrooge:
My good sir, hope I'm not too late
Sorry I was an ingrate yesterday
But I wanna donate today if I still can
Narrator:
And Scrooge gives such a massive gift
It includes years and years of backpay
Narrator & Donation Man:
A huge gift
Such a generous gift
That it very nearly makes the man faint
Scrooge:
Thank you sir, please visit me
Donation Man:
Huh, will do Scrooge
Certainly
Scrooge: So happy to have met you
But I must run now to my nephew's
For Christmas Day
Christmas Day
There's a party at his place
So I can't delay
Scrooge & Donation Man:
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
Donation Man:
Okay! (laughs)
Narrator:
Scrooge gets to Fred's place and stands outside the door
Suddenly much more nervous than before
When Fred opens the door
Scrooge wants to run away
Not sure what to say
Scrooge:
It's your uncle Scrooge
I've been a fool
And don't wanna live as a stranger to you
Can you forgive
A dumb, old man?
Fred:
Listen man
Of course I can
Christmas Electricity
Brought you here to me today
Christmas Electricity
Is here
Scrooge:
I think you're right!
Ensemble:
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
All night
Narrator:
Scrooge and Fred and everyone
Party into the night
Scrooge never had so much fun
In his entire life
Ensemble:
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
Narrator:
The next morning Scrooge hurries
To get to work early
Ensemble:
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
Narrator:
He hides the grin from his face
When Bob comes in late
Scrooge:
So let me get this straight
You skip work, then come in late?
Why don't you just rob me, Bobby?
Or I'll give you a raise
Bob Cratchit, spoken:
Wait, what?
Scrooge, sung:
A raise, Bob
I said a raise
Bob Cratchit:
Sir are you okay?
Scrooge:
Never better
Bob Cratchit:
You're being crazy
Scrooge:
No Bob, you're priceless
Priceless
Merry Christmas
Ensemble:
Priceless
Jacob Marley:
Scrooge was better than his word
He did it all and then some
Ensemble:
Priceless
Belle and Young Scrooge:
Some folks laughed and
Called it absurd
But Scrooge just laughed along with them
Ensemble:
Priceless
Bob and Emily Cratchit:
Scrooge became
A better man
Bob & Emily Cratchit, and Tiny Tim:
And like a second dad
To Tiny Tim
Ghost of Christmas Past & Ghost of Christmas Present & Ghost of Christmas Future:
So in our own past, present and future
We would do well to remember him
Scrooge:
So when you're stuck
Saying "Bah Humbug"
When you're shutting life out
Think of how this Scrooge turned things around
Ensemble:
The meanest man there ever was
Became the merriest man you ever found
The loveliest, the chummiest
Most generous, benevolent
The nicest neighbor, the smile-maker
The friendliest senior, the best demeanor
No one's sweeter than Ebenezer Scrooge!
I'm in a bed
Am I dead?
I wasn't sure if I'd wake up
Thought it was the end
Thank you, my friend
Thank you spirits, thank you Jacob
Jake, I'd kiss you if I could
The night is over, knock on wood
It feels so effin' good to be alive
I feel like a baby boy
I've never felt so drunk with joy
I've never felt such joy to still have time
Narrator:
Scrooge laughs the kind of laugh
That can wash away years of sadness
A huge laugh, an impressive laugh
For someone so out of practice
Scrooge:
Hey, boy! On the street!
Turkey Boy:
Mister, what you want with me?
Scrooge:
Please don't run away
Just tell me what's today?
Turkey Boy:
What's today?
Why, it's Christmas Day!
Christmas Day!
Scrooge & Turkey Boy:
For heaven's sake, it's Christmas Day!
Christmas Day!
Scrooge:
I'm not too late!
Hey!
Here's some cash, run to the shop
And buy the best looking turkey they got
The biggest and the fattest
And send it to Bob Cratchit!
Turkey Boy:
I can't carry that, it's fricking huge!
Scrooge:
Good point
Here's more cash, to cab it
Just don't say that it's from Scrooge
Turkey Boy & Scrooge:
Let's make Bob's day
On Christmas Day!
Turkey Boy:
Woohoo!
Scrooge:
(laughs)
Narrator:
So Scrooge is shaving
But he can't stop shaking
He cuts his face in 80 places
But he doesn't mind it
He's too excited
Running outside to see the neighbors' faces
Shouting "Merry Christmas" to everyone
And getting some funny looks from some
And just by chance, he sees the donation men
Scrooge:
My good sir, hope I'm not too late
Sorry I was an ingrate yesterday
But I wanna donate today if I still can
Narrator:
And Scrooge gives such a massive gift
It includes years and years of backpay
Narrator & Donation Man:
A huge gift
Such a generous gift
That it very nearly makes the man faint
Scrooge:
Thank you sir, please visit me
Donation Man:
Huh, will do Scrooge
Certainly
Scrooge: So happy to have met you
But I must run now to my nephew's
For Christmas Day
Christmas Day
There's a party at his place
So I can't delay
Scrooge & Donation Man:
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
Donation Man:
Okay! (laughs)
Narrator:
Scrooge gets to Fred's place and stands outside the door
Suddenly much more nervous than before
When Fred opens the door
Scrooge wants to run away
Not sure what to say
Scrooge:
It's your uncle Scrooge
I've been a fool
And don't wanna live as a stranger to you
Can you forgive
A dumb, old man?
Fred:
Listen man
Of course I can
Christmas Electricity
Brought you here to me today
Christmas Electricity
Is here
Scrooge:
I think you're right!
Ensemble:
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
All night
Narrator:
Scrooge and Fred and everyone
Party into the night
Scrooge never had so much fun
In his entire life
Ensemble:
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
Narrator:
The next morning Scrooge hurries
To get to work early
Ensemble:
Christmas Electricity
Christmas Electricity
Narrator:
He hides the grin from his face
When Bob comes in late
Scrooge:
So let me get this straight
You skip work, then come in late?
Why don't you just rob me, Bobby?
Or I'll give you a raise
Bob Cratchit, spoken:
Wait, what?
Scrooge, sung:
A raise, Bob
I said a raise
Bob Cratchit:
Sir are you okay?
Scrooge:
Never better
Bob Cratchit:
You're being crazy
Scrooge:
No Bob, you're priceless
Priceless
Merry Christmas
Ensemble:
Priceless
Jacob Marley:
Scrooge was better than his word
He did it all and then some
Ensemble:
Priceless
Belle and Young Scrooge:
Some folks laughed and
Called it absurd
But Scrooge just laughed along with them
Ensemble:
Priceless
Bob and Emily Cratchit:
Scrooge became
A better man
Bob & Emily Cratchit, and Tiny Tim:
And like a second dad
To Tiny Tim
Ghost of Christmas Past & Ghost of Christmas Present & Ghost of Christmas Future:
So in our own past, present and future
We would do well to remember him
Scrooge:
So when you're stuck
Saying "Bah Humbug"
When you're shutting life out
Think of how this Scrooge turned things around
Ensemble:
The meanest man there ever was
Became the merriest man you ever found
The loveliest, the chummiest
Most generous, benevolent
The nicest neighbor, the smile-maker
The friendliest senior, the best demeanor
No one's sweeter than Ebenezer Scrooge!
Copyright: Lyrics © Original Writer and Publisher
VHS Christmas Carols (The Full Musical Album) is the cast album for the musical VHS Christmas Carols. With music and lyrics by Clark Baxtresser, the album features the full cast of VHS Christmas Carols and VHS Christmas Carols.
It was made available for purchase on iTunes on December 16, 2024.
Genre(s):
Soundtrack, Musical It was made available for purchase on iTunes on December 16, 2024.
Released: December 16th, 2024
Year: 2024