
The Greatest Gift Was Always You
Written By: Jim Gaffney
Verse 1
In the beginning, it was just me and you
A tree, some lights, and a dream come true
Then little voices filled the air
Tiny hands hanging ornaments everywhere
The years brought change faster than we knew
Every smile was a memory of somethin’ new
Footsteps raced down the hall at dawn
Christmas magic that never’s gone
Years went by in a blink or two
But every Christmas still feels brand new
From quiet nights to laughter’s song
Love and Christmas made our family strong
Chorus
Snow and Christmas carols everywhere
The fireplace shares its warmth in the air
A season for the two of us to share
Nothin’ under heaven could ever compare
Frozen porch lights glowin’ soft and true
Wrapped in a blanket, just me and you
The world slows down and the stars shine through
You’re every wish I ever made come true
No gift ‘neath the tree could take your place
Your beauty lights up this time and space
Through every season, our love burns true
‘Cause the greatest gift was always yooouuuuuuuu
Yeah, the greatest gift was always you
Yooouuuuuuuu
Verse 2
Stockings hang by the fire’s bright flame
Each one stitched with a special name
Cocoa steam and a gentle song
Remind us where our hearts belong
The scent of pine drifts through the room
Candles flicker in the soft perfume
Laughter echoes like angels play
While memories dance the night away
Outside the bells ring through the cold air
But all that I need is right here to share
Your hand in mine, the world fades away
Wrapped in the magic of Christmas Day
Bridge
The snow still falls where our memories stay
Footprints fade but love finds its way
The glow of the tree, the carols too
All lead me right back home to you
Now the children are grown, their lights shine bright
They carry our love through the silent night
Photos and laughter, the echoes remain
Each Christmas brings it all back again
Through every blizzard, our hearts stay true
No greater story than me and you
As the holiday season passes through
I’m reminded that Christmas begins with you
Chorus
Snow and Christmas carols everywhere
The fireplace shares its warmth in the air
A season for the two of us to share
Nothin’ under heaven could ever compare
Frozen porch lights glowin’ soft and true
Wrapped in a blanket, just me and you
The world slows down and the stars shine through
You’re every wish I ever made come true
No gift ‘neath the tree could take your place
Your beauty lights up this time and space
Through every season, our love burns true
‘Cause the greatest gift was always yooouuuuuuuu
Yeah, the greatest gift was always you
Yooouuuuuuuu