There's music in the city And lights are on display There's a big ol tree for all to see Where the children run and play I look out my window Somethin' just don't seem right Til I said hello and heard her voice On the other end of the line Now it's christmas, christmas I'm hurrying' on my way Christmas, Christmas, like I'm riding in a one horse sleigh Well, I don't have to hear no jingle bells, just the ringing of the phone Mama called and said it's time for me come on home The pies are in the oven You can almost taste the air It warms my heart to feel her love And know how much she cares It's funny how going back can get you back to where you belong It's the difference between just a melody and my favorite christmas song Well, it's christmas, christmas I'm hurrying' on my way Christmas, Christmas, like I'm riding in a one horse sleigh Well, I don't have to hear no jingle bells, just the ringing of the phone Mama called and said "it's time for You come on home" Mama just called and said "it's time for you to come home"