Maybe it's time for Santa to retire

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Here it is, our 5th annual charity Christmas song.

This year Santa is a little despairing of the world, wondering if it's time to hang up his sack. Listen in to find out what happens when the big man considers retirement.

Once again this year we are supporting fantastic homeless charity Launchpad. Help us support their amazing work at this important time of year by giving what little you can for this track. Then get down with the merry, merry fun times.

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Maybe it's time for Santa to retire

Does anybody want Mojitos?
Rudie's crushing ice
It's not long 'til Christmas
But this year's an easy ride

I started watching all the daytime TV
Focussing on my crossword clues
There are so many names on my naughty list
That there's no work to do

What should I do for Christmas this year?
Nobody needs the Santa Claus
I don't hear the sleigh bells ringing anymore
Between the malice and the spite
It feels like no one's being nice
Maybe it's time for Santa to retire

Does anybody want to shoot some pool?
The elves are racking up
It's not long 'til Christmas
But we've got more time to have fun

I started puzzling and paint by numbers
I started learning how to play the drums
There are so many names on my naughty list
The world has come undone

What should I do for Christmas this year?
Nobody needs the Santa Claus
I don't hear the children singing anymore
Between the malice and the spite
It feels like no one's being nice
Maybe it's time for Santa to retire

"So Santa tried to learn the hacky sack
But he wasn't very good
He thought about shaving his beard off
But you know, I don't think he could
He thought, I'll take the year off
I'll relax, chill out
But then he thought about all those Christmas lists"
How could I let them down

I know what I'll do for Christmas this year
I'll take the reins, I'll be the Santa Claus
Maybe hear those children singing once more

I know what I'll do for Christmas this year
Take to the skies, I'll be the Santa Claus
Maybe hear those sleigh bells ringing once more
Between the malice and the spite
I know that there's still good inside
So saddle up it's time to fly
It's Christmas time

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released December 10, 2017
Lyrics by Lee Switzer
Music by Launch Control

Recorded and mixed and produced by Alex Jay Steer at The Steer Ranch.
www.facebook.com/alexjaysteer/

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