When the days are short

And the nights are long

A little pine tree stands straight and strong

And says, “I wish that I could be 

 

A beautifully, decorated Christmas Tree.”  That’s when . . . .

 

Ten porcupines bring hanging vines, sprinkled with drops of dew that shine

 

Nine brown bears bring golden pears – and 

little berry baskets for the tree to wear

 

Eight reindeer make eight bells appear, they jingle and they jangle so loud and clear

 

Seven squirrels, who jump and twirl, leave acorns filled with Christmas cheer

 

Six foxes wrap boxes

Five raccoons hang silver spoons

Four chipmunks run up the trunk

 

And light that tree with the light of the moon

Three striped skunks walk through the snow, and each one ties a bright red bow

 

Two toads hang popcorn strings (pop pop) (next line at tempo 95, then pause)

 

One snowy owl puts a feather on top . . .

 

And when it was all decorated

The pine tree was so proud

And all the animals in the wood

Slowly gathered round … singing

 

This little tree, this little tree

Brought us all together

Made our Christmas better

This little tree, this little tree

Made a merry Christmas, for me 

 

Now every year in the wintertime

All of the animals get in line

And bring a gift so the tree can be 

A beautifully, decorated Christmas Tree

 

Ten porcupines bring hanging vines, sprinkled with drops of dew that shine

 

Nine brown bears bring golden pears – and 

little berry baskets for the tree to wear

 

Eight reindeer make eight bells appear, they jingle and they jangle so loud and clear

 

Seven squirrels, who jump and twirl, leave acorns filled with Christmas cheer

 

Six foxes wrap boxes

 

Five raccoons hang silver spoons

 

Four chipmunks run up the trunk

 

And light that tree with the light of the moon

 

Three striped skunks walk through the snow, and each one ties a bright red bow

 

Two toads hang popcorn strings (pop pop) 

 

One snowy owl puts a feather on top . . .

 

This little tree, this little tree

Brought us all together

Made our Christmas better

This little tree, this little tree

 

Made a merry Christmas, for me!