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It had to be done. And only one man could it. The man. The legend. Tater "Nashville" Totts. Singlehandedly putting the Jesus back into Christmas. https://soundcloud.com/tater-totts-radio/country-christmasCountry Christmas Performed by Tater “Nashville” Totts V1 When we done our Christmas shopping little April came up to me Said Mommy and Daddy The neighbor’s don’t have Any presents beneath the tree See Mr. Smith can’t find a job Ms. Price is all alone Unless you’re filling boxes for Amazon They’ll come and take away your home Pre CH She said Daddy you’re a Christmas music star So do what Jesus would do Give all my toys to the neighbors They need them more than me and you CH It’s just another Country Christmas With no presents beneath the tree Cause we gave them to the neighbors Christmas love doesn’t come for free We did what Jesus told us and that’s good enough for me All we have is Country Love Underneath our Christmas Tree But if it’s good enough for Jesus It’s good enough for me V2 Little Jimmy was pointing at the TV Said Daddy look at Washington The President’s making all the money these days While people ‘round here got none Half the kids in school are hungry They’re not playing golf day Their daddy is fighting overseas And he’s hardly getting paid Pre CH Then my wife said honey you’re a Christmas music star Let’s tell the story that Jesus would tell Let’s give all our food to the neighbors this year And tell Washington they can go to Hell CH It’s just another Country Christmas With no presents beneath the tree Cause we gave them to the neighbors Christmas love doesn’t come for free We did what Jesus told us and that’s good enough for me All we have is Country Love Underneath our Christmas Tree But if it’s good enough for Jesus It’s good enough for me Bridge They say it’s better to give Than to receive And if you have your neighbor’s love I’m sure you will agree Cause.. Chorus It’s just another Country Christmas With no presents beneath the tree Cause we gave them to the neighbors Christmas love doesn’t come for free We did what Jesus told us and that’s good enough for me All we have is Country Love Underneath our Christmas Tree But if it's good enough for Jesus It's good enough for me Words and music by David Snyder, copyright 2018, ASCAP/Day of Faith Records David Snyder, engineering and production Performed by the Legendary Tater “Nashville” Totts King of Country Since 1969 RealTracks in style: ~~519:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 2403:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm FunkyFolk Ev16 110 RealTracks in style: 1600:Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Rhythm Pop16ths Ev16 065 RealTracks in style: 1765:Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Fingerpicking Pop16ths Ev16 085 RealTracks in song: 2690:Guitar, Electric, Soloist Slow16thsPopBrentSimple Ev16 075 Loop in Song: Dubstep\Dubstep - vybez_70_shaker_a_minor ev16.wav RealDrums in style: PopPromiseEv16^1-a: Snare on 4, HiHat , b: Snare, Open HiHat
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Tater's makin' it happen.
That is one of the most original Christmas songs I've heard in years.
A good write. Solid.
A nice production. Sounds like... Country Christmas...
Merry Christmas to you both!
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Leave it to Tater to come up with the coolest new Christmas song... Loved it David - excellent all around.  Bob
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You know I love Tater Tot but not at all what I was expecting. Not his usual tongue in cheek comedy. Good story and message though. Merry Christmas Tater.
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D avid Synder...
Mr. Tater Totts sings your observant lyrics as though he wrote them himself, which makes the song sound sincere and truthful.
Musically, your RealTracks picks keep the song movin', movin' along quite nicely, like a raft on a rushing river, thank you!
And, boy, oh, boy, if Jesus returned today, I'd be afraid of how he would react...
Timely song, well-delivered by your jubilant music and Mr. Totts' urgent, town-crier voice.
Just in time for Christmas,
LOREN
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Well, I now have a new favorite Christmas song! Love the message, and great delivery. Excellent, David
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Really nice work Mr. Totts A really unique twist on the traditional Christmas tune. Really thought the message was wholesome and it make me smirk - plus, it's delightfully catchy on the chorus! Great job - thanks for sharing!
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That is the story. Thank you for telling it so well.
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Loved the David. Super Christmas tune. Excellent vocal and lyric
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Good sentiment in the song.
One of the best things we ever did was to look for someone who was having a hard time... we vetted them carefully and as secretly as we could.... then we gave them a christmas they weren't expecting. Food and simple gifts for the kids. Lots of hugs and tears, on both sides. The best christmas gift we ever gave.
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Hello Tater,
As always, you came through when you were most needed. I have to agree with all that everyone has already said. When I was at Walmart today, a late middle-aged gentleman had a basket full of Christmas gift items/ His total bill came to $431.66.
I commented to him, "Looks like you did a good job of playing Santa Clause for your family."
He smiled as he pulled out his credit card to pay and them looked at me. He said, "My family's fine. These are for a family down the street who has nothing. The father lost a good-paying job back in late summer and now is a janitor for $9.00 an hour. A secret Santa will deliver these to their house Christmas Eve. I hope they like what I was able to get for them."
I thanked him for his compassion and big heart. When I mentioned his gift would bring him as much joy as it will the needy family, he smiled again and said, "It already has."
I dang near teared up on the spot - and I did when went I went home and told Di about him. Tater's song gave me the same feeling. Thanks for a warm feeling and a happy tear. This is such a great creation. God bless.
Alan
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Hello Tater,
As always, you came through when you were most needed. I have to agree with all that everyone has already said. When I was at Walmart today, a late middle-aged gentleman had a basket full of Christmas gift items/ His total bill came to $431.66.
I commented to him, "Looks like you did a good job of playing Santa Clause for your family."
He smiled as he pulled out his credit card to pay and them looked at me. He said, "My family's fine. These are for a family down the street who has nothing. The father lost a good-paying job back in late summer and now is a janitor for $9.00 an hour. A secret Santa will deliver these to their house Christmas Eve. I hope they like what I was able to get for them."
I thanked him for his compassion and big heart. When I mentioned his gift would bring him as much joy as it will the needy family, he smiled again and said, "It already has."
I dang near teared up on the spot - and I did when went I went home and told Di about him. Tater's song gave me the same feeling. Thanks for a warm feeling and a happy tear. This is such a great creation. God bless.
Alan
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"But if it’s good enough for Jesus
It’s good enough for me"
great line!
entertaining with a good message to boot
enjoyed the listen,
Merry Christmas!
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Great storytelling Christmas song ... your alter-ego presented it well... I enjoyed it... Merry Christmas!
BTW Alan's (Al-David) story seems like it would make a good Christmas song.
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A wonderful message and your standard professional singing and playing.
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Excellent Tater!!! Really clever and funny. So well performed.......natural as can be! Great work David (I mean Tater)!! Take care. Greg
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Dear Floyd, Bob, Samuel and Dave: Thanks so much for the kind words about this song! I am so glad you liked it. Trying to stay caught up on this forum right now is hard man! So many songs! You guys have been doing a great job this year. Keep it up boys!!!
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Ah, classic country. Subtle as a sledgehammer, and right on target.
I love the "Christmas music star" - like everything else in the song, clever and on point.
How you crank stuff out with such consistent high quality is mind-boggling.
Nice use of the "Ooohs" and "Aaahs".
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David,
Good for you Tater - you always comes through with humour and wisdom in that twang!
The best Christmas song I`ve heard in too long.
Robert
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David,
Nice and unique Christmas song!
I agree with Greg.
Excellent Tater!!! Really clever and funny. So well performed.......natural as can be! Great work David (I mean Tater)!!
It looks like a comic song, it sounds like a serious song, it has a mysterious feeling.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
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