The big discussion that nobody can make their mind up on in our household today is whether "For the Good Times" or "I Won't Mention it Again" is the better song.
A bright array of city lights
As far as I can see
The Great White Way shines through the night
For lonely guys like me
The cabarets and honky tonks
Their flashing signs invite
A broken heart to lose themself
In the glow of city lights
Lights that say forget her name
In a glass of sherry wine
Lights that offer other girls
For empty hearts like mine
They paint a pretty picture
Of a world that's gay and bright
But it's just a mask for loneliness
Behind those city lights
The world was dark and God made stars
To brighten up the night
But I don't believe that God above
Made those city lights
For it's just a place for men to cry
When things don't turn out right
Just a place to run away and hide
Behind those city lights
Lights that say forget her love
In a different atmosphere
Lights that lure are nothing but
A masquerade for tears
They paint a pretty picture
Of a world that's gay and bright
But I just can't say I love you
To a street of city lights
I've been listening to this since Thanksgiving.
In fact, for the past few years I've used this to drive my wife crazy because I know they play it on a loop, and I start singing the next song before it starts.
If I can get in tomorrow, I'll call the Elf Line and wish everyone on here a Merry Christmas.
That is if anyone else besides you (here) is listening to it.
BTW have you noticed in the Autry version, he says "Santy Claus?"
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