Christmas can't start without me I know I'm running late If I can catch this train then I will be on my way Getting anxious On this winter holiday Christmas can't start without me It just won't be the same The kids around the tree will Wonder why I'm away Can't start the carols Don't open up the cabernet Is there anything that I can do Just so I can be much closer to you Before midnight Christmas can't start without me The train is on its way The snow's been coming down and It's been this way all day Aggravated on this station passageway Christmas can't start without me I won't take all the blame Jack Frost can't catch a wind and Santa's even delayed Egg nog and cider Can wait a moment I'm afraid Is there anything that I can do Just so I can be much closer to you Before midnight Is there anything that I can do So I can be much closer to you Before midnight Christmas can't start without me Hold off the yuletide cheer If I'm not back by midnight We'll wait another year I won't stop until I'm next to you my dear I won't stop until I'm next to you my dear I won't stop until I'm next to you my dear