Songs
Holiday / Liturgical
Green Christmas
Words by Nancy Schimmel; Music by Candace Forest Mordush Music Co. / Schroder Music Co. ASCAP © 1996 All Rights Reserved
Style – Traditional Carol Voice Type – All
Story – A traditional-sounding holiday song that presents relevant ideas on how to be more Green for Christmas.
Intro
Winter comes in as the seasons turn In the long evenings the candles burn Bring in the holly and mistletoe Color of spring in the winter snow
Color of life in a time of fear Color of hope for the coming year Decking the halls is an old routine Now we need something more to make our Christmas green
When you wrap your presents and send your cards Remember the forest and save a tree Use recycled paper for everything The trees are a part of our family
Refrain
Remember, remember, we can make Christmas green
A child was born in an ox’s stall in an innkeepers stable in Bethlehem The friendly beasts all around him stood When you set your table, remember them (Refrain)
And what of the children born today Sweet as the babe in the manger scene What can we give them but all our love Justice and peace and a world that’s green
Remember, remember, we can make Christmas green Remember, remember, justice and peace and a world that’s green
Kamala’s Hope
Words by Kamala Harris; Libretto Adapted by Candace Forest from Speeches by Kamala Harris; Music by Candace Forest Mordush Music Co. ASCAP © 2020 All Rights Reserved
Style – Freedom/Ceremonial Voice Type – Soprano/Tenor
Story – Inspired by Senator Kamala Harris’ VP Acceptance Speeches
Justice for the People Justice under law “Equal justice for us all!” The generations’ call Hear the cries for justice It’s a song you can’t forget Calling out for freedom, dignity, respect Committed to a vision where everyone is welcome, No matter what we look like, deserving of compassion No matter where we come from, no matter who we love Let’s fight with hope and confidence and commitment to each other To the America we know is possible Because none of us are free until all of us are free
Mrs. Claus
Words by Nancy Schimmel; Music by Candace Forest Mordush Music Co. / Schroder Music Co. © 1996 All Rights Reserved
Style – Jazz, Medium Ballad Voice Type – All/Available in SATB
Story – Christmas Eve from Mrs. Claus’ vantage point is charmingly laid out in this warm and cozy jazz ballad. You can almost see Santa and Mrs. Claus doing a little “soft shoe” together under the tree on New Year’s Eve.
Who spends Christmas Eve alone With peppermint tea and a cranberry scone Knittin’ mittens for the kittens’ paws? Mrs. Claus
Who takes the stains from the old red jacket? Who takes the reins when Santa can’t hack it? Who sharpens up the elves little saws? Mrs. Claus
Who always puts a thermos of cider in the sleigh? Who can’t wait till New Year’s Eve to dance the night away?
Who knows your grandpa’s sweater size? Who bakes all of Jack Horner’s pies? Who’ll be there till the North Pole thaws? Mrs. Claus
Bridge #2
Who always puts a thermos of cider in the sleigh? And who can’t wait till New Year’s Eve to dance the night away?
Who dips the Christmas lights in paint? Who has to put up with a Saint? Who loves Santa “just because?” Mrs. Claus
