The mood is right, the spirit's up We're here tonight, and that's enough Simply having a wonderful Christmas time Simply having a wonderful Christmas time The party's on, the feeling's here That only comes this time of year Simply having a wonderful Christmas time Simply having a wonderful Christmas time The choir of children sing their song They practice all year long Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong, ding dong Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Simply having a wonderful Christmas time Simply having a wonderful Christmas time The word is out about the town To lift a glass, oh don't look down Simply having a wonderful Christmas time The choir of children sing their song They practice all year long Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong, ding dong Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong, ding dong The party's on, the feeling's here That only comes this time of year Simply having a wonderful Christmas time Simply having a wonderful Christmas time Simply having a wonderful Christmas time