How Do I Wrap My Heart Up for Christmas
Randy Travis · Old-Time Christmas [1989]
Silver bells are ringing
Carolers are singing
Snowflakes drifting
Through the air
Everybody's shopping
Got no time for stopping
It looks like Christmas is here.
So tell me
How do I wrap my heart up for Christmas
I wanna give it to you
Pretty bows and ribbons
Don't fit the gift I'm givin'
Your lovin' ares will have to do.
At first, I though of giving you
A pretty diamond ring
Wore myself out shopping
For a million other things
Finally decided
On something you can't buy
But how will I disguise it
So you will be surprised.
How do I wrap my heart up for Christmas
I wanna give it to you
Pretty bows and ribbons
Don't fit the gift I'm givin'
Your lovin' ares will have to do.
A gift of love was given to
The world so long ago
Laying in a manger
He was wrapped in swadlin' clothes
And every year we celebrate
And thank the Lord above
And give to one another
Our little gifts of love.
How do I wrap my heart up for Christmas
I wanna give it to you
Pretty bows and ribbons
Don't fit the gift I'm givin'
Your lovin' ares will have to do.
Pretty bows and ribbons
Don't fit the gift I'm givin'
Your lovin' ares will have to do...
Carolers are singing
Snowflakes drifting
Through the air
Everybody's shopping
Got no time for stopping
It looks like Christmas is here.
So tell me
How do I wrap my heart up for Christmas
I wanna give it to you
Pretty bows and ribbons
Don't fit the gift I'm givin'
Your lovin' ares will have to do.
At first, I though of giving you
A pretty diamond ring
Wore myself out shopping
For a million other things
Finally decided
On something you can't buy
But how will I disguise it
So you will be surprised.
How do I wrap my heart up for Christmas
I wanna give it to you
Pretty bows and ribbons
Don't fit the gift I'm givin'
Your lovin' ares will have to do.
A gift of love was given to
The world so long ago
Laying in a manger
He was wrapped in swadlin' clothes
And every year we celebrate
And thank the Lord above
And give to one another
Our little gifts of love.
How do I wrap my heart up for Christmas
I wanna give it to you
Pretty bows and ribbons
Don't fit the gift I'm givin'
Your lovin' ares will have to do.
Pretty bows and ribbons
Don't fit the gift I'm givin'
Your lovin' ares will have to do...
How Do I Wrap My Heart Up for Christmas
Randy Travis delivers a tender, acoustic-driven rendition of this classic holiday standard on his 1989 album, Old-Time Christmas. The recording captures the gentle warmth of his signature country style, blending traditional Christmas themes with his signature vocal delivery. Released during a period where Travis helped redefine the sound of country music, the track exemplifies his ability to bring emotional depth to familiar songs. It stands as a testament to his enduring appeal as a storyteller who could make seasonal music feel intimate and personal, resonating with listeners who appreciate the quiet moments of the holiday season.