Happy Merry Lyric Contest

Adults' Submissions Set 1

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To the tune of: "O Christmas Tree"
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How cardboard are your boxes!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
You're certified non-toxic!
You're fragrant poly ethylene,
You come in colors, even green!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How cardboard are your boxes!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
So easy to assemble!
Flame-proof in our family room,
A blue spruce you resemble!
In Disney characters bedecked,
Mickey®, Donald®, Pooh® and Shrek®!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
So easy to assemble!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Bright flashing lights we've got you,
Along with col'rful ornaments,
At Wal-Mart where we bought you,
A sale tag to your shelf affixed,
Last December twenty-sixth!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Bright flashing lights we've got you!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
With gifts stacked in abundance,
A symbol of devotion to
Our holiday consumption!
Though days grow cold and times be hard,
We'll put it all on MasterCard®!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
With gifts stacked in abundance!

Michael O'Donnell, Albert Lea, MN


To the tune of: "Deck the Halls"
Hurry get the shopping done
Run a' run a' run a' run, run, run.
Wrapping gifts is so much fun
Tape a' tape a' tape, we use a ton!

Get the tree up in it's spot
Tell the little children that it's hot!
Decorate and lights aglow
Put the angel on the highest bough.

Quick we go back to the store
Drive a' drive a' drive, we need some more.
Get the goose and wine and then
Driving starts again, when will it end?

Not enough time til the day
Faster, faster, faster goes our sleigh.
House to clean, cookies to bake
Flour, sift, and pour, a mess we make!

Now the Christmas Eve is here
Relatives with rosy cheeks are near.
Presents, hugs, and mistletoe
Cross our fingers all for it to snow.

Grandparents to smallest baby
Wiggle into chairs to pass the gravy.
In silence now we reflect and pray
Jesus Christ is born on Christmas Day!

Jan Hughes, Forest Lake, MN


To the tune of: "O Christmas Tree"
O Pawlenty, O Pawlenty!
You are this state's new Governor!
O Pawlenty, O Pawlenty,
You are the state's new Governor!

You listened close to Bush's plan,
Then Norm called up, said "You the Man!"
O Pawlenty, O Pawlenty,
You are the state's new Governor!
O Pawlenty, O Pawlenty,
I voted Moe, preferred Penny!
O Pawlenty, O Pawlenty,
I voted Moe, preferred Penny!

Red ink looms, you'll have to fix,
But take care, what you try to nix.
O Pawlenty, O Pawlenty,
I voted Moe, preferred Penny!

O Pawlenty, O Pawlenty,
You did not win a majority!
O Pawlenty, O Pawlenty,
You did not win a majority!

You now replace Jesse the Mind,
It won't be hard, we think you'll find.
O Pawlenty, O Pawlenty!
You did not win a majority!

Adam Burnside, Moorhead, MN

To the tune of: "O Christmas Tree"
O, U.S.A. O, U.S.A..
Your people are strong and true.
O, U.S.A. O, U.S.A..
Your people are strong and true.

We have never lost our guiding light.
We will do what's just and right.
O, U.S.A.. O, U.S.A..
Your people are strong and true.

O, U.S.A.. O, U.S.A..
Much hope you offer to the world.
O, U.S.A. O, U.S.A..
Much hope you offer to the world.

A promise of a bright new day,
Full of joy and love showing the way.
O, U.S.A.. O, U.S.A..
Much hope you offer to the world.

O, U.S.A.. O, U.S.A..
Thy strength shines out so brightly.
O, U.S.A.. O, U.S.A..
Thy strength shines out so brightly.

Each day holds a hopeful light.
That makes success infinite.
O,U.S.A.. O, U.S.A..
Thy strength shines out so brightly.

Thomas Mumford, Hebron, MD

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