Tennessee Christmas
Lee Greenwood Lyrics


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Come on weatherman,
Give us a forecast snowy white.
Can't you hear the prayers
Of every childlike heart tonight?
Rockies are calling,
Denver snow falling,
Somebody said it's four feet deep.
But it doesn't matter,
Give me the laughter;
I'm gonna choose to keep

Another tender Tennessee Christmas,
The only Christmas for me.
Where the love circles around us,
Like the gift around our tree.
Well I know there's more snow
Up in Colorado
Than my roof will ever see,
But a tender Tennessee Christmas
Is the only Christmas for me.

Every now and then,
I got a wanderin' urge to see
Maybe California,
Maybe tinsel town's for me.
There's a parade there;
We'd have it made there;
Bring home a tan for New Year's Eve.
Sure sounds exciting,
Awfully inviting,
Still I think I'll gonna keep

Another tender Tennessee Christmas,
The only Christmas for me.
Where the love circles around us,
Like the gift around our tree.
Well they say in L.A.,
It's a warm holiday;
It's the only place to be.
But a tender Tennessee Christmas
Is the only Christmas for me.

(Ooooooh, yeah, yeah.)
(Ohh, you know I wanna be home.)
(Ooo-oooh.)

Well I know there's more snow
Up in Colorado
Than my roof will ever see,
But a tender Tennessee Christmas
Is the only Christmas for me.





A tender Tennessee Christmas
Is the only Christmas for me.

Overall Meaning

In "Tennessee Christmas," Lee Greenwood describes his love for his home state during the holiday season. He begins by calling out to the weatherman, asking for a "snowy white" forecast that will fulfill the dreams of every child. Though he acknowledges that other places, such as the Rockies, may have more snow, he emphasizes that what really matters to him is the warmth and laughter of a Tennessee Christmas.


Greenwood then muses about the possibility of traveling to California for Christmas, drawn by the excitement of the parade and the chance to bring home a tan. He admits that the idea is "awfully inviting," but ultimately decides to stay put in Tennessee. The love that surrounds him during this time of year is too precious to trade for anything, even the allure of a warm holiday in L.A.


Overall, "Tennessee Christmas" is a tribute to the joy and comfort that can be found in the familiar traditions and people of one's home state during the holiday season. It speaks to the emotional connections we can have to specific places and experiences, and the sense of belonging that comes from being surrounded by loved ones in a cherished setting.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on weatherman, Give us a forecast snowy white.
The singer is requesting a snowy forecast because it is in accordance with traditional Christmas imagery.


Can't you hear the prayers Of every childlike heart tonight?
The singer imagines that children and adults alike are wishing for snow and Christmas cheer to occur.


Rockies are calling, Denver snow falling, Somebody said it's four feet deep.
The singer is aware of snowfall in other areas and imagines the Rocky Mountains, where snow is plentiful.


But it doesn't matter, Give me the laughter; I'm gonna choose to keep
The singer decides that he will maintain a positive attitude despite whatever weather he experiences and finds joy in the holiday.


Another tender Tennessee Christmas, The only Christmas for me.
The singer loves Christmas in Tennessee more than anywhere else and it always holds a special place in his heart.


Where the love circles around us, Like the gift around our tree.
Christmas in Tennessee is a time for family, love, and tradition; everyone is together and feels the appreciation from each other's love.


Well I know there's more snow Up in Colorado Than my roof will ever see, But a tender Tennessee Christmas Is the only Christmas for me.
Although there might be more snow in places like Colorado, the singer prefers the simplicity and warmth of Christmas in Tennessee with his loved ones.


Every now and then, I got a wanderin' urge to see Maybe California, Maybe tinsel town's for me.
Occasionally, the singer has the desire to see different places and tries to weigh the benefits of other locations like California.


There's a parade there; We'd have it made there; Bring home a tan for New Year's Eve.
The singer recognizes that there is plenty of excitement in other places with events such as a parade, and wishes he could enjoy the events with his family.


Sure sounds exciting, Awfully inviting, Still I think I'll gonna keep
Although other places may sound tempting, the singer chooses to remain in Tennessee because the Christmas there holds strong memories and traditions.


Well they say in L.A., It's a warm holiday; It's the only place to be.
The singer knows that places like Los Angeles are often associated with warmth and sunshine, but still prefers the coziness of Tennessee's holiday.


A tender Tennessee Christmas Is the only Christmas for me.
The singer emphasizes again the importance of celebrating Christmas in Tennessee surrounded by love, tradition, and familiarity.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Amy Grant, Gary Chapman

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