'Cause I'll be organized.

She knows what I'm gonna get her

I already asked her size.

I'll stock up on beer and eggnog

Just for when friends drop by.

Going shopping two weeks early,

Got a list of things to buy.

This Christmas will be different

Maybe have a party or two.

This time I really mean it.

This year I'll spend it with you...

This Christmas will be better,

Got lights but got no tree.

I'll put them up in my apartment

In the window so neighbours can see.

I'll play that Christmas album

With Madonna and Springsteen.

Hot coffee at the corner,

Maybe do that carolling scene.

This Christmas will be different

Maybe have a party or two.

This time I really mean it.

This year I'll spend it with you...

This Christmas will be better,

No cards with saccharine cheer.

Each one I'll write a long letter,

Tell you what I been doing all year.

I'll send cards to everybody

Been getting ready for months.

Send one to old Aunt Lottie

Even though I've met her just once.

This Christmas will be different

Maybe have a party or two.

This time I really mean it.

This year I'll spend it with you...

Last year I swore I would tell them

All about those Santa Claus lies;

No elves, no flying reindeer,

'Til I looked in that little boy's eyes

Last year I promised I'd help out

Getting food to homeless downtown.

Instead I went to a party,

Got drunk and slept on the ground

This Christmas will be different;

Maybe have a party or two.

This time I won't be the turkey;

This year I'll spend it with you...

This Christmas will be better,

More time for family and friends.

I'll have my own Christmas spirit;

Won't mind what anyone sends.

They preach about what it all means;

I don't want to hear it.

Don't mind which way your tree leans,

Now I have my Christmas Spirit.

This Christmas will be different

Maybe have a party or two.

This time I really mean it.

This year I'll spend it with you...