Artist: burl Ives   Title: Christmas can't be far away   -----------------------------------------      A neighbour tipped his hat to me this mornin'   The landlord even smiled and said good-day   And I want you to know a stranger said hello   Christmas can't be far away      Old tight wad down the street is buying candy   To pass out to the neighbour kids at play   The town is on the go   The weather man said snow   Christmas can't be far away      The small fry on our block have all been saving   And now their hiding things and looking sly   Mum will get that doodad she's been craving   And Dad'll get his usual Christmas tie      Both young and old are planning sweet surprises   They'll soon be tied with ribbons bright and gay   Good will is in the air   You feel it everywhere      Christmas can't be far away   Christmas can't be far away