Music Video
Music Video
Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
R. Kelly
Performer
Donnie Lyle
Guitar
Rodney East
Keyboards
Abel Garibaldi
Programming
Ian Mereness
Programming
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
R. Kelly
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
R. Kelly
Producer
Abel Garibaldi
Recording Engineer
Ian Mereness
Recording Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I never really believed in a Santa
And thought that all the fairy tales were fake
And all these stories about love
And the moon and stars above
I would tell all of my friends, "It's just a phase"
A silly phase
[Verse 2]
I used to think that joy was just a rumor
And happiness was all too much the same
But since the day that I found you
All of these things became true
Now dreams and all these things I can do
(Merry Christmas, baby)
[Verse 3]
Sorry I could not be there with you
But I pray everything is okay
I want you to know that I'm missing you
And my heart is with you, though I'm far away
[Verse 4]
So tell me
How's the dog? The house? Family and friends?
Want you to let 'em all know that I wish them well
And I promise I'll be comin' home real soon
But while I'm gone, just keep checkin' your mail
[Verse 5]
'Cause I'm sending a lifetime of kisses
A world full of chocolate-covered wishes
Sending you a letter full of hearts
Vowing that we will never part
Sending you the strength when times get tough
Just be on the look-out for my trust
'Cause I'm sending my love for Christmas
[Verse 6]
Out of the window, the snow is coming down
And it only makes me miss you more and more, more
So many memories of us all around the tree
And Grandpa would bring the presents through the door
[Verse 7]
And you and I, waitin' for the kids to fall asleep
So that we can grab our drinks and toast to what we have
Though reading this letter is tough
Just know I really miss you much
So think of me when you're putting the lights up
'Cause baby
[Verse 8]
I'm sending a lifetime of kisses (Yeah, yeah)
A world full of chocolate-covered wishes (Baby)
Sending you a letter full of hearts (You know I will)
Vowing that we will never part
[Verse 9]
Sending you the strength when times get tough (Times get tough)
Just be on the look-out for my trust (Baby, 'cause)
'Cause I'm sending my love for Christmas (Baby)
[Verse 10]
And every word that I wrote
Is a word closer to home
So I just want you to hold on
'Cause it won't be long (Be long)
For as long as I live
Your heart will be my greatest gift
This is your Christmas letter
Baby, from your Santa
Be on the look-out
[Verse 11]
I'm sending a lifetime of kisses
A world full of chocolate-covered wishes
Sending you a letter full of hearts
Vowing that we will never part (Oh)
[Verse 12]
Sending you the strength when times get tough
Just be on the look-out for my trust
'Cause I'm sending my love for Christmas
I'm sending my life
[Verse 13]
I'm sending a lifetime of kisses
A world full of chocolate-covered wishes
Sending you a letter full of hearts
Vowing that we will never part
[Verse 14]
Sending you the strength when times get tough
(Strength when times get tough)
Just be on the look-out for my trust (Be on the look-out for)
'Cause I'm sending my love for Christmas (Oh)
'Cause I'm sending my love for Christmas
'Cause I'm sending my love for Christmas
Written by: R. Kelly


