Haul out the holly
Put up the tree before
My spirit falls again
Fill up the stocking
I may be rushing things
But deck the halls again now

For we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute
Candles in the window
Carols at the spinet
Yes, we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute
It hasn't snowed a single flurry
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry

So climb down the chimney
Put up the brightest string
Of lights I've ever seen

Slice up the fruitcake
It's time we hung some tinsel
On that evergreen bough

For I've grown a little leaner
Grown a little colder
Grown a little sadder
Grown a little older
And I need a little angel
Sitting on my shoulder
Need a little Christmas now

Haul out the holly
Haven't I taught you well
To live each living day

Fill up the stocking

But Auntie Mame
It's one week past
Thanksgiving Day now

But we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute
Candles in the window
Carols at the spinet
Yes, we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute

It hasn't snowed a single flurry
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry

So climb down the chimney
It's been a long time since
I've felt good neighbourly

Slice up the fruitcake
It's time we hung some tinsel
On that bayberry bough

For we need a little music
Need a little laughter
Need a little singing
Ringing through the rafter
And we need a little snappy
Happy ever after

Need a little Christmas now

Need a little Christmas now

Copyright: Kanjian Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Writer(s): Jerry Herman