Christmas From O'Hare

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An original Christmas song by the Americana band King Cardinal.
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Released November 25, 2016
Mixed and Mastered by Logan Muckler at Emerson Recorders
Artwork by Brian Langeliers at Artifact Concepts

King Cardinal is...
Brennan Mackey - Vocals, Guitar
Texanna Dennie - Vocals
Ben Waligoske - Pedal Steel
Andrew Porter - Bass
Scout Roush - Drums

lyrics

Well I heard this December my sister won't be home
She's married now with a family of her own
But who will put that star up on the tree
See I'm tall enough these days that I can reach

I could drive all night
Just fighting sleep
I know I'm getting old
But this year I'll be home for Christmas Eve

Well they told me the planes were grounded 'cross the state
There's no quick escape, no sign of Santa's sleigh
At home it's warm and the lights are hung with care
As I'm stuck at an airport bar in old O'Hare

I could drive all night
Just fighting sleep
I know I'm getting old
But this year I'll be home for Christmas Eve

Wait, don't start the party without me
I got two or three presents
To fit under the Christmas tree yeah
Hey, snow and a little cold
You know it won't stop me
Cause I'm coming home
oh oh oh oh oh

Well I could drive all night
Just fighting sleep
I know I'm getting old
But this year don't you know
I will drive all night
Just fighting sleep
I know I'm getting old
But this year I'll be home for Christmas Eve

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released November 25, 2016

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King Cardinal Denver, Colorado

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Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom

Denver, CO

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