Biography:
Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American rhythm and blues singer.
Most of her career has been as lead singer for The Staple Singers. She first recorded solo for the Stax subsidiary Volt in 1969. Subsequent efforts included a Curtis Mayfield-produced soundtrack on Curtom, a nod to disco for Warner Bros. Records in 1979, a stab at electro-pop with Holland-Dozier-Holland in 1984, and a collaboration with Prince in the late
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Christmas Vacation
By Mavis Staples
CAPO 3
[INTRO]
D Em G D
[VERSE 1]
D Em
It's that time, Christmas time is here
A D
Everybody knows, there's not a better time of year
D Em
Hear that sleigh, Santa's on his way
A D
Hip, hip hooray, for Christmas vacation
[CHORUS 1]
D Em
Gotta a ton of stuff to celebrate (Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
A D
Now it's getting closer, I can't wait (Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
D Em
Gonna make this holiday as perfect as can be
A D
Just wait and see this Christmas vacation
[VERSE 2]
D Em
This old house, sure is looking good
A D
Got ourselves the finest snowman in the neighborhood
D Em
Ain't it fun, always on the run
A D
That's how it's done on Christmas vacation
[CHORUS 2]
D Em
Let's all deck the halls and light the lights (Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
A D
Get a toasty fire burning bright (Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
D Em
Give St. Nick the warmest welcome that he's every had
A D
We're so glad it’s Christmas vacation
[BRIDGE]
F#m Em
And when the nights are peaceful and serene
F#m A
We can cuddle up and do our Christmas dreaming
[INSTRUMENTAL]
D Em
(Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
A D
(Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
D Em
Em D
(Christmas vacation)
[CHORUS 3]
D Em
Christmas vacation Christmas vacation
G D
Christmas vacation Christmas vacation
D Em
Christmas vacation Christmas vacation
A D
We're so glad it's Christmas vacation
[CHORUS 4]
D Em
Peace and joy and love are everywhere (Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
A D
You can feel the magic in the air (Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
D Em
Let the spirit of the season carry us away
A D
Hip, hip, hooray for Christmas vacation
[FINAL CHORUS]
D Em
Fa, la, la, la, la and ho, ho, ho (Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
A D
Jingle, jangle, jingle as we go (Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
D
Let the spirit of the season… (FADE OUT)
By Mavis Staples
CAPO 3
[INTRO]
D Em G D
[VERSE 1]
D Em
It's that time, Christmas time is here
A D
Everybody knows, there's not a better time of year
D Em
Hear that sleigh, Santa's on his way
A D
Hip, hip hooray, for Christmas vacation
[CHORUS 1]
D Em
Gotta a ton of stuff to celebrate (Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
A D
Now it's getting closer, I can't wait (Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
D Em
Gonna make this holiday as perfect as can be
A D
Just wait and see this Christmas vacation
[VERSE 2]
D Em
This old house, sure is looking good
A D
Got ourselves the finest snowman in the neighborhood
D Em
Ain't it fun, always on the run
A D
That's how it's done on Christmas vacation
[CHORUS 2]
D Em
Let's all deck the halls and light the lights (Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
A D
Get a toasty fire burning bright (Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
D Em
Give St. Nick the warmest welcome that he's every had
A D
We're so glad it’s Christmas vacation
[BRIDGE]
F#m Em
And when the nights are peaceful and serene
F#m A
We can cuddle up and do our Christmas dreaming
[INSTRUMENTAL]
D Em
(Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
A D
(Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
D Em
Em D
(Christmas vacation)
[CHORUS 3]
D Em
Christmas vacation Christmas vacation
G D
Christmas vacation Christmas vacation
D Em
Christmas vacation Christmas vacation
A D
We're so glad it's Christmas vacation
[CHORUS 4]
D Em
Peace and joy and love are everywhere (Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
A D
You can feel the magic in the air (Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
D Em
Let the spirit of the season carry us away
A D
Hip, hip, hooray for Christmas vacation
[FINAL CHORUS]
D Em
Fa, la, la, la, la and ho, ho, ho (Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
A D
Jingle, jangle, jingle as we go (Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
D
Let the spirit of the season… (FADE OUT)
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