An Old Christmas Card
Jim Reeves · Twelve Songs of Christmas [BMG Special] [1999]
(It's a memory of an old Christmas card)
There's an old Christmas card in an old dusty trunk
And it brings back sweet mem'ries dear to me
'Tho it's faded and worn, it's as precious as the morn
When I found it 'neath our first Christmas tree.
Chorus:
I thrill with every word, every line
Guess I'm always sentimental 'round this time
Pardon me if a tear falls among my Christmas cheer
It's the mem'ry of an old Christmas card.
Spoken:
You know, I don't know why
I get to feeling sentimental
About this time, every year.
But every time I see a Christmas card,
I somehow can't help reminiscing.
About the very first Christmas
that you and I spent together.
What a beautiful Christmas card
you gave me that year.
Why, I know you must have looked
through thousands of cards to find
that wonderful poem
that still brings a tear to my eyes.
Chorus:
I thrill with every word, every line
Guess I'm always sentimental 'round this time
Pardon me if a tear falls among my Christmas cheer
It's the mem'ry of an old Christmas card...
About An Old Christmas Card
Jim Reeves' "An Old Christmas Card" stands as a quintessential example of his smooth, baritone delivery during the late 1950s, capturing the nostalgic warmth of the holiday season. Recorded for the album *Twelve Songs of Christmas*, the track exemplifies Reeves' signature style, blending tender vocal phrasing with traditional pop instrumentation to evoke a sense of longing and familial connection. As part of his extensive discography, this recording reflects his ability to adapt classic themes into accessible, emotionally resonant songs that defined the Christmas music genre of his era. The song remains a staple in collections of his work, showcasing his enduring appeal and the timeless quality of his vocal performance.