Dropkick Murphys - The Seasons Upon Us

dropkick murphys : the season’s upon us

intro : C F G C , C F G C

C F G C
the season’s upon us , it’s that time of year
C F G C
brandy and eggnog , there’s plenty of cheer
C F G C
there’s lights on the trees and there’s wreaths to be hung
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there’s mischief and mayhem and songs to be sung

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there’s bells and there’s holly , the kids are gung – ho
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true love finds a kiss beneath fresh mistletoe
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some families are messed up while others are fine
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if you think yours is crazy . . . well you should see mine

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my sisters are wackjobs , i wish i had none
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their husbands are losers and so are their sons
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my nephew’s a horrible wise little twit
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he once gave me a nice gift wrapped box full of shit

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he likes to pelt carolers with icy snowballs
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i’d like to take him out back and deck more than the halls
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with family like this i would have to confess
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i’d be better off lonely , distraught and depressed

[ chorus ]
F C
the season’s upon us , it’s that time of year
G C
brandy and eggnog , there’s plenty of cheer
F C
there’s lights on the trees and there’s wreaths to be hung
G
there’s mischief and mayhem and songs to be sung
F G C F G C C F G C
they call this christmas where i’m from

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my mom likes to cook push our buttons and prod
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my brother just brought home another big broad
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the eye rollin whispers come loud from the kitchen
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i’d come home more often if they’d only quit bitchin’

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dad on the other hand’s a selfish old sod
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drinks whiskey alone with my miserable dog
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who won’t run off fetch sure he couldn’t care less
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he defiled my teddy bear and left me the mess

[ chorus ]
F C
the season’s upon us , it’s that time of year
G C
brandy and eggnog , there’s plenty of cheer
F C
there’s lights on the trees and there’s wreaths to be hung
G
there’s mischief and mayhem and songs to be sung
F G C F G C C F G C
they call this christmas where i’m from

[ bridge ]
F G
the table’s set , we raise a toast
C G
the father , son , and the holy ghost
G C
i’m so glad this day only comes once a year
F
you can keep your opinions , your presents , your happy new year
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they call this christmas where i’m from
F G C F G C C F G C
they call this christmas where i’m from