Lord Help Me Remember it's Your Birthday 2023
Sentimental ballad of childhood memories and a reminder of whose birthday Christmas really is...
Southern California song writer.
Story behind the song
Remembering how we celebrated Christmas during my childhood years. Putting the images in my mind to lyrics of my song.
Lyrics
Lord Help Me to Remember Your Birthday
Doug Buche - 1997 (2023 update)
CHORUS
C Am
Lord; Help me to remember its your birthday.
F G
Help me celebrate with joy.
F G C A7
Let me see Christmas just one more time.
F G
Through the eyes of a little boy.
First Verse
F G A7 F G C
We would build a snowy countryside, on a table in the living room.
F G A7 F G D7C
We'd make a crib, put it in a barn with some animals nearby, cause baby Jesus would be coming soon.
REPEAT CHORUS
2ndVerse
F G A7 F G C
My mom would sit down at the piano and start to play a Christmas song.
F G A7 F G E
My dad and us kids would all gather around her and try our best to sing along.
Bridge:
Dm Bdim7 C13 D7 F G A7
With each decoration I put on the Christmas tree
A memory comes flying back to me
Third Verse:
F G A7 G
I see a mystical menagerie of shepherds, kings, and the holy family.
F G A7
Gathered around the crib in the glow of candle light.
F G C G
Children fighting not to fall asleep while the faithful sing "Oh Holy Night."
Dm C13 A7
The children wake up in the morning to see a house full of toys.
F G E
But Lord you are the reason for our Christmas joy!
Bridge to end: Dm Bdim7 C13 D7 F G A7
With each decoration I put on the Christmas tree, a memory comes flying back to me.
Dm Bdim7 C13 A7 F G C
It brings a smile or sometimes a tear. Lord; help me remember its your birthday this year.
