From the recording Bethlehem, Just a Tiny Town
The Most Important Thing 3:44
Words and Music Bubba Chambers
Nolan Burke - acoustic and electric guitars
David Craig - upright bass
Rick Thigpen - blended electric bass
Jeff Nelson - piano, strings, synthesizer
George Matranga - backing vocals
Tammie Matranga - backing vocals
Bubba Chambers, lead vocals, backing vocals, drums, percussion
Lyrics
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING
His feet are worn and his legs are tired
His hair is pearly white
Treasure trove tops an aching back
He labors through the night
Happy faces fill his mind
They push the pain away
Girls and boys can hardly sleep
It’s almost Christmas day
A crimson sleigh moves at speed of light
Hauls the precious freight
Expections riding high
He knows he can’t be late
Lading seems to never wane
Scarlet bag of bliss
Glides along from house to house
Not one child does he miss
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Christmas Day is almost here
What message will it bring
A day not only filled with toys
But the most important thing
As he moves at lightning pace
Spreading cheer to all
Little voices call his name
Feet scamper down the hall
To catch a glimpse of kindness
To behold the man of joy
Would be a greater gift by far
Than stockings filled with toys
An empty glass, a polished plate
Appraised by sleepy eyes
Just there beneath the tree
Boons of pleasure hide
But the greatest gift is not a toy
With eyes it can’t be seen
He leaves behind a giving heart
The most important thing
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