Where the Lights Don’t Reach
Performed by Debbie “Hayride” Harper & The Prairie Songbirds
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Verse 1
Not everyone’s got lights burning bright,
Some of us sit alone on a winter’s night.
Wrapped up in old blankets, a heart holding tight,
Searching for comfort in the child born this night.
No carols outside, just the quiet and snow,
While the world celebrates, we’re here on our own.
But there’s peace in this silence, a calm I can keep,
Finding a warmth where the lights don’t reach.
Chorus
Where the lights don’t reach, the stars still shine,
Just like that first Christmas, this peace is mine.
No family close, no gifts by the tree,
Just a heart holding on to the child of peace.
Verse 2
An old cup of cocoa, memories that last,
A quiet kind of holiday, honoring the past.
In the hush of the snow, I find what I need,
A gentle reminder of that baby’s creed.
In the hush of the snow, I find what I need,
A little bit of hope where no one can see.
Not everyone’s got someone, but there’s grace in the dark,
Holding onto warmth like a slow-beating heart.
Chorus
Where the lights don’t reach, the stars still shine,
Just like that first Christmas, this peace is mine.
No family close, no gifts by the tree,
Just a heart holding on to the child of peace.
Bridge
It’s a gentler kind of holiday cheer,
For those of us finding our way through the year.
Maybe it’s lonely, but maybe it’s free,
A season for healing, just the silence and me.
Verse 3
Not every gift’s wrapped in ribbons and bows,
Some gifts are the peace the world rarely shows.
While the world sings of joy, I sit in the night,
In the soft, holy glow of the manger’s light.
Chorus
Where the lights don’t reach, the stars still shine,
A different kind of Christmas, but it’s still mine.
No family close, no gifts by the tree,
Just a heart holding on where the L.E.D. don’t reach.
Outro
So here’s to the ones spending Christmas alone,
May you find warmth in the quiet, a peace of your own.
With love and strength, I’ll keep close what I need,
In this silent Christmas, where the lights don’t reach.
Lyrics and Music By Alan Nafzger
Last Updated on November 10, 2024 by Alan Nafzger