Darlin' (Christmas Is Coming)
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Darlin', darlin'
Darlin', darlin'
So it's been a long year
Every new day brings one more tear
Till there's nothing left to cry
My, my, how time flies
Like little children hiding their eyes
We'll make it disappear
Let's start a brand new year
Darlin', Christmas is coming
Salvation army bells are ringing
Darlin', Christmas is coming
Do you believe in angels singing?
Darlin', the snow is falling
Falling like forgiveness from the sky
(Darlin', darlin')
Darlin', darlin'
If I could have anything
What would I want this new year to bring
Well, I'd want you here with me
Tear these thorns from my heart
Help the healing to start
Let's set this old world free
Let's start with you and me
Darlin', Christmas is coming
Salvation army bells are ringing
Darlin', Christmas is coming
Do you believe in angels singing?
Darlin', the snow is falling
Falling like forgiveness from the sky
So it's been a long year
Every new day brings one more tear
Till there's nothing left to cry
Darlin', Christmas is coming
Salvation army bells are ringing
Darlin', Christmas is coming
Do you believe in angels singing?
Darlin', the snow is falling
Falling like forgiveness, falling like forgiveness
Falling like forgiveness from the sky
(Darlin' darlin')
Darlin', darlin'
Darlin', darlin'
So it's been a long year
Every new day brings one more tear
Till there's nothing left to cry
My, my, how time flies
Like little children hiding their eyes
We'll make it disappear
Let's start a brand new year
Darlin', Christmas is coming
Salvation army bells are ringing
Darlin', Christmas is coming
Do you believe in angels singing?
Darlin', the snow is falling
Falling like forgiveness from the sky
(Darlin', darlin')
Darlin', darlin'
If I could have anything
What would I want this new year to bring
Well, I'd want you here with me
Tear these thorns from my heart
Help the healing to start
Let's set this old world free
Let's start with you and me
Darlin', Christmas is coming
Salvation army bells are ringing
Darlin', Christmas is coming
Do you believe in angels singing?
Darlin', the snow is falling
Falling like forgiveness from the sky
So it's been a long year
Every new day brings one more tear
Till there's nothing left to cry
Darlin', Christmas is coming
Salvation army bells are ringing
Darlin', Christmas is coming
Do you believe in angels singing?
Darlin', the snow is falling
Falling like forgiveness, falling like forgiveness
Falling like forgiveness from the sky
(Darlin' darlin')
Darlin', darlin'
Darlin' (Christmas Is Coming)
Over the Rhine's 'Darlin' (Christmas Is Coming)' stands as a standout track from their 1996 holiday album, The Darkest Night of the Year. The song captures the band's signature blend of folk-rock and Americana, featuring intricate guitar work and harmonies that define their sound. While many holiday releases focus on traditional carols, this recording offers a contemporary take on the season's spirit, reflecting the group's ability to integrate modern songwriting structures with classic acoustic textures. It remains a popular choice for fans of the band and enthusiasts of authentic, guitar-driven Christmas music from the 1990s.