Howdy folks,

This project has been going on for about 4 months and finally got the master version back from Herb Hartley. I'm not sure if the track length would be too long? I would greatly appreciate any kind of comments/feedback on the mix, melody and lyrics. Our goal is to get this track placed on a Christmas project with a country artist.

"The Best Christmas"
http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=11593910

Words and music (C) 2012 Darin Martin and Herb Hartley
Vocals by Buffer

Verse One
I don't need to be on Santa's Christmas list.
I don't need to send a letter to jolly old St Nick.
I hear the carolers singing right outside my door
The melody of Silver Bells leaves me wanting more.

Verse Two
The gray December sky kinda looks like snow.
I thought I caught a glimpse of Rudolph's red red nose
I wanna ride the polar express with all the boys and girls
You hold my ticket to a better world.

Pre-Chorus
If I had the chance to do this all again
I don't think I could share it, with a better friend.

Chorus
The best gifts of Christmas are all free.
You can't find them under any Christmas tree.
When you whisper “I Love You”.... right in my ear.
You gave me the best Christmas gift this year.

SOLO

Verse Three
I don't need to see Santa with a long white beard.
You make my day & night just by being here.
When you hold me close, in a lovers embrace
I love the way you put a smile back on my face

Verse Four
I can see the angels dancing among the stars
God sent you here to put true love in my heart
When you finally learn, what it really means to give
You fill the emptiness in your heart and you'll start to live.

Bridge
The only gift you need to give is love
When someone loves you back, you'll have enough.

Chorus
The best gifts of Christmas are all free.
You can't find them under any Christmas tree.
When you whisper “I Love You”.... right in my ear.
You gave me the best Christmas gift this year.

Outro
Yeah you did
You gave me the best Christmas gift this year.
Oh girl!
Merry Christmas to you dear!