Name: Christmas In A Small Town
Duration: P00H04M11S
Description: This song was inspired by scenes from my childhood in rural Iowa. I co-wrote this song with my friend and sometimes musical partner, Willy Porter.

Christmas In A Small Town

by Carmen Nickerson

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epseja It's tough to write a really touching original Christmas song, but Carmen and her laid-back accompanists nailed it with Karen Carpenter small-town flair.

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This song was inspired by scenes from my childhood in rural Iowa. I co-wrote this song with my friend and sometimes musical partner, Willy Porter.

lyrics

Softly, slowly, falling, snowflakes as big as the moon.
Slipping, sliding, stalling, pulling dad's sled full of wood
Santa's on main street ringing a bell, he seems to know everyone's name.
Tonight we'll sing carols round the old folks home
and stay out way past ten
VERSE
With all of our good friends, like Christmas lights strung around.
Some magic still remains, like Christmas in a small town
Christmas in a small town.

Wet wool mittens in a ginger snap kitchen
warming our bones by the fire
days are short, but time passes slowly
when you're waiting for Santa to come

CHORUS
With all of our good friends, like Christmas lights strung around.
Some magic still remains, like Christmas in a small town
Christmas in a small town.

BRIDGE
From Millers Grain to the hardware store
nothing's changed since the second war
People stop you just to say "hello"
And "What d ya know."

CHORUS
All of our good friends like Christmas lights strung around
Some good things never change
Like a Christmas in a small town.
Christmas in a small town, ahh,
Christmas in a small town.

credits

released December 11, 2014
Piano- Konstantin (Kostia) Efimov
Drums - Alan Arber
Bass - John Wheeler
Guitar - Willy Porter
Artwork-Christine Welman
Mixed and Mastered by Jake Johnson at Paradyme Productions, Madison, WI

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Carmen Nickerson Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Carmen Nickerson's story begins on her family’s small farm in Saint Ansgar, IA. She weaves profound truths and empowering messages into her music. Collaborating with renowned artists Willy Porter, Kostia Efimov & more, her work transcends boundaries. Through her highly anticipated solo album, "Room to Grow," Carmen's songwriting prowess and authentic artistry are set to captivate audiences. ... more

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