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Ho, Ho, Oww, Thanks for the help of the Biab soloists- Leftwich, Jarvis & Franklin. Sounds like

a legal firm….

I posted this in a longer version under a different title back in 2013. Happy Holidays to all! Tom



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If The Dog Don’t Bite Santa


Santa saw your facebook page and to make your Christmas merry

He’s buying you some brand new clothes and a great big dictionary

Grandma bought some batteries and attached them to a note

Toys are not included and that is all she wrote


If The relatives they start to fight like they have in the past

Put some mistletoe in your back pocket and they can kiss your

Well I guess it’s time to celebrate so pass the Christmas cheer

And if the dog don’t bite Santa we’ll have a Happy Holiday this year


Lights are on the front porch but no snows on the ground

Cause it’s 80 degrees and the wreath we hung is looking mighty brown

Frosty the snowman ain’t gonna melt cause he’s made of styrofoam

Christmas makes me homesick even though I’m home

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Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant :-) Tapped my foot from beginning to end. Lyrics (and their humour) is/are superb, the vocals make it really special, the writing is stellar, the solo mandolin is a great choice ... seriously, BRAVO. Hats off! One of the more pleasant Christmas songs I've heard in a while :-) Merry Christmas!

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Tommy, you are on a roll! Saw those names, and had to give this a listen. Cool song. I was going to mention some of my favorite lines, but realized I'd just be reposting the words to the entire song! Creative and funny and a great sound!

Brad

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Pure genius. All the boxes are checked on this.

What a hoot.


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Originally Posted By: musician17
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant :-) Tapped my foot from beginning to end. Lyrics (and their humour) is/are superb, the vocals make it really special, the writing is stellar, the solo mandolin is a great choice ... seriously, BRAVO. Hats off! One of the more pleasant Christmas songs I've heard in a while :-) Merry Christmas!
Well thank you very much for your generous comments! Merry Christmas, Tom

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Best Christmas song I've heard in a long time (okay, I usually skip Christmas songs, but you get the idea).

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your lyrics and how you deliver them. Brilliant!

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Tom,

HA! A very original Xmas tune.

Killer tracks. Gorgeous mix.
Nicely sung.

Merry Christmas!

fj

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Originally Posted By: Brad Williams
Tommy, you are on a roll! Saw those names, and had to give this a listen. Cool song. I was going to mention some of my favorite lines, but realized I'd just be reposting the words to the entire song! Creative and funny and a great sound!

Brad
Brad, Thanks for checking in. Glad you liked it. Tom

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Really well done, Tom!

Very original and tons of fun.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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Hi Tommy,

I thoroughly enjoyed your Xmas song - original and well sung.

Keep em coming.

Merry Xmas
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only one word BRILLIANT.

love the upbeat nature of the song and instrumental interplay.

what a great title. very inventive.

a classic ending. kudos and great talent
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merry (dont let the dog bite you) xmas.

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Hi Tom
Excellent Christmas song
Absolutely professional in all aspects
Really fun to listen to
Thanks for sharing Tom
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

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Tom...what a trip! I love Texas swing and this reminds of Beaumont...great production and a fun time to listen to...super Christmas song!


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Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Pure genius. All the boxes are checked on this.

What a hoot.
Shhhhh! They might think I know what I'm doin! Thanks man, Tom

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Tommy,

Fun, rockin’ Christmas tune . . . nix mix, too! Cool, holiday vibe—really love that piano in the mix, and a great guitar solo. Wonderful!

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Oh, man, this is brilliant, Tom. What a great band. The lyrics are just perfect and the changes are superb and ideal for a Christmas song. A lot of tension building in and the release is such a treat. You're right, that law firm really can jam. The lyrics are all terrific, but this is my favorite line: "Christmas makes me homesick even though I’m home." Sounds like a Yogism.


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Originally Posted By: B.D.Thomas
Best Christmas song I've heard in a long time (okay, I usually skip Christmas songs, but you get the idea).

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your lyrics and how you deliver them. Brilliant!
BTD, Thanks for your wonderful review, Tom
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Tom,

HA! A very original Xmas tune.

Killer tracks. Gorgeous mix.
Nicely sung.

Merry Christmas!

fj
fj, thanks for your compliments. Merry Christmas to you and yours,Tom

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Really well done, Tom!

Very original and tons of fun.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Thanks Dave. Merry Christmas to you,Tom

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I really like the song - great words and playing - and an upbeat , holiday feel..

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Great song Tommy.

Very funny!

Happy Holidays man!

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