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It is required of every man
That his spirit travel far
Lending help to those he can
No matter who they are
But if you don't go forth in life
Spreading joy and easing pain
Your spirit will go forth in death
And you shall wear a chain!

These were coins I hoarded for a rainy day
Now with every jingle I'm distressed!
Locks and keys that helped me keep the poor away
That's what put these locks and keys around my waist

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My chain was getting longer!
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I should've heard a clink!
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Each year a little stronger
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Stacking up my silver and my bits of gold
Filling up my vault when day was done!
Well, vaults are made of lead
And cash is very cold!
And around your neck they weigh a bloody ton!

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You're on the brink
It's written here
In blood-red ink
Unlock your heart!
It's not too late!
For you'll be dragging something more than
Twice this weight!

No, please

Ebenezer Scrooge

Y-yes?

You shall be visited by three ghosts!

Umm, no thank you

When the clock strikes one -
The Ghost of Christmas Past

I prefer not to think about the past

When the clock strikes two -
The Ghost of Christmas Present

At present, I'd rather go to bed
Good night

When the clock strikes three -
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Be!

Three ghosts who yet may stop you ending up like me!

Singing sorry spirits who were once like you!
Dragging chains are all that we acquired

All the good in life it's now too late to do
Not to mention this can really make you tired!

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Your chain is in the making!
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No way to make it shrink!
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Just listen to it shaking!

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Your life must be corrected
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And sooner than you think
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Or you shall be connected
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Credits
Writer(s): Lynn Ahrens, Alan Menken
Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com

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