By The Christmas Tree

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well i kissed genevieve on christmas
 eve
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in my father's house, by the 
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christmas tree
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and the fire burns, when the windows
 freeze
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but the warmth i felt with her next 
to me
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oh, my genevieve

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she'll leave one day but the snow 
will stay
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when all that's left of love's in 
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picture frames
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and i'll hear her name and still 
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feel the same

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i kissed genevieve on christmas eve
       Am                   
in my father's house, by the 
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christmas tree
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and i'd do anything just to hear her
 sing
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how the notes ring out like a 
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symphony
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well my heart still dreams of 
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genevieve

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with each christmas light and 
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mistletoe
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how my love for genevieve will grow
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every card i write, every kiss 
goodnight
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every lullaby, every time she cries
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she'll be on my mind
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i kissed genevieve on christmas eve
      Am                    
in my father's house, by the 
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christmas tree