Christmas shoes

Artist/Band: Carlisle Bob
Lyrics for Song: Christmas Shoes
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs


It was almost Christmas time
There I stood in another line
Try to buy that last give or two
I'm really in a Christmas mood
Standing right in front of me
Was a little boy waiting anxiously
Pacing around like little boys do
And in his hands he had
A pair of shoes

And his clothes were worn and old
He was dirty from head to toe
And when it came his time to pay
I couldn't believe what I heard him say

Sir I wanna buy these shoes for my Momma please
It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size
Could you hurry Sir?
Daddy says there's not much time
You see she's been sick for quite a while
And I know these shoes will make her smile
And I want her to look beautiful
If Momma meets Jesus tonight

They counted pennies for what seems like years
And cashier says son there's not enough here
He searches is pockets frantically
And he turned and he looked at me
And he said Momma made Christmas good in our house
Most years she just did without
Tell me Sir
What am I gonna do?
Some how I gotta buy her these Christmas shoes

So I lend the money down
I just had to help him out
And I'll never forget
The look on his face
When he said Momma's gonna look so great

Sir I wanna buy these shoes for my Momma please
It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size
Could you hurry Sir?
Daddy says there's not much time
You see she's been sick for quite a while
And I know these shoes will make her smile
And I want her to look beautiful
If Momma meets Jesus tonight

I know I won't regret some help as he thanked me and ran out
I know that God sent that little boy to remind me
What Christmas is all about

Sir I wanna buy these shoes for my Momma please
It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size
Could you hurry Sir?
Daddy says there's not much time
You see she's been sick for quite a while
And I know these shoes will make her smile
And I want her to look beautiful
If Momma meets Jesus tonight

I want it to look good
If Momma meets Jesus tonight


Many years we forget what Christmas is all about. Every time a I listen to this song, it reminds me of just that. Christmas is not about the presents, or the snow, or anything like that. Christmas is supposed to be a time where you cherish everything you have, it's not a time to ask for more. That is only tradition! On Christmas you are supposed to help others, and just be grateful for the fact that you are around your family. Some families need a little more than we do this holiday season, and this song shows exactly that. What I am trying to say is, this holiday season, instead of asking for more, give just a little something to someone who needs it. It doesn't have to be something big, just something. This holiday season try to remember why Jesus was born, and the purpose behind everything he did. I hope you all have a very merry Christmas!!