Lyrics and chords based off of the following live performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHyKkbiBXrM The following lick or some variation of it is occasionally played in place of a strummed D chord:           E ------------3-| B -----------2---| G ---------3-----| D -------0-------| A -2-3-4---------| E ------------| [Intro] [Verse 1] I wanted to hold you and keep you with me this year You’re my darling and I want you near     I wanted to whisper these words of comfort in your ear No more sorrow and no more fear [Chorus] Oh my love When will we know? If we can meet Under the mistletoe [Verse 2] I’m writing a song about Christmas in April this year And you know folks- I just don’t- I don’t know what to think about that     I’m hoping these words don’t ring so hollow when you hear Me say "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"    [Fiddle Solo]                                  [Chorus] Fits and starts Upset applecarts Conspiring to keep Us apart      [Verse 3] I’m wanting to hold you and keep you with me this year You’re my darling and I want you near     I’m hoping these words don’t ring so hollow when you hear Me say "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"    And may the autumn winds blow away all your fears    I said "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"