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An old boy was fumblin’ around one day
\nIn a women\u2019s clothing store
\nHe\u2019d found his wife a Christmas coat
\nAnd was headed for the door
\nWhen he bumped into a little boy
\nThat looked like he was lost
\nAnd he said \u201cMister can you help me
\nFind out how much something costs?
\nHere it is almost Christmas
\nAnd the nights are gettin’ cold
\nWinter time is on us
\nAnd my mom don\u2019t have a coat
\nI\u2019ve been workin’ for the neighbors
\nAnd saving for a time\u201d
\nAnd in his tiny outstretched hand
\nWas a dollar and a dime
\nHis gaze went from that big eyed boy
\nTo that pretty Christmas coat
\nAnd he finally cleared away the lump
\nThat had gathered in his throat
\nHe said \u201cSon
\nthat\u2019s just what this coat costs
\nWe\u2019re lucky that we found \u2018er\u201d
\nAnd he turned around and gave a wink
\nTo the lady at the counter
\nShe put it in a pretty box
\nAnd wrapped it up just so
\nAnd went off in the back
\nAnd found a big red Christmas bow
\nHe said \u201c I thank you for your help sir
\nAnd I kindly thank you ma\u2019am
\nI hope y\u2019all are gonna have a big Christmas
\nCause now I know I am\u201d
\nWell the old boy walked home busted
\nExcept for the dollar and the dime
\nThinkin’ he\u2019d just have to buy
\nThe coat another time
\nHe told his wife that Christmas this year
\nWouldn\u2019t be much fun
\nAnd he gently took her in his arms
\nAnd told her what he\u2019d done
\nShe said \u201c why you old softie
\nI wouldn\u2019t trade you for a farm
\nI\u2019ve got two or three old coats
\nAnd your love to keep me warm \u201c
\nShe put that money in a matchbox
\nAnd placed it beneath their tree
\nAnd said \u201cthat is the grandest gift
\nYou\u2019ve ever given me\u201d
\nThe years went by like years will do
\nWhen people are in love
\nTheir marriage was a golden bond
\nThat was forged by God above
\nThen one day came some bitter news
\nThat filled his heart with fright
\nThe doctor told the old man\u2019s wife
\nThat she was going to lose her sight
\nHe said \u201cthere\u2019s an operation we can do
\nBut it puts me on the spot
\nCause it\u2019s a quite complex procedure
\nAnd it\u2019s going to cost a lot\u201d
\nThe old man said \u201cdoctor I\u2019m a failure
\nI\u2019ve made no preparation
\nWe don\u2019t have the money
\nFor that kind of an operation \u201c
\nThe doctor got the strangest look
\nAnd he sat there for a while
\nAnd then he slowly nodded
\nAnd he broke out in a smile
\nHe said \u201c why sir you can\u2019t fool me
\nYou\u2019re a very wealthy man
\nYou long ago invested
\nIn the world\u2019s best savings plan
\nI\u2019ll see she gets the best of care
\nShe\u2019s going to be just fine
\nAnd the total cost to you old friend
\nIs a dollar and a dime\u201d
\nThe old man stared in disbelief
\nThen he recognized that smile
\nThe one he\u2019d seen those years ago
\nOn a loving thoughtful child
\nHe said \u201cwhat you gave to me that day
\nWas more than just a coat
\nYou gave me the gift of giving
\nAnd you gave my mother hope
\nMy mother\u2019d been mistreated
\nNeglected and abused
\nBut she gave life just one more chance
\nAnd it was all because of you
\nNow every year she takes that coat
\nAnd lays it beneath our tree
\nIt represents to us the things
\nThat Christmas ought to be
\nShe says that when we leave this world
\nFor a better home someday
\nThe only things that we\u2019ll take with us
\nAre the things we gave away.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
An old boy was fumblin’ around one day In a women\u2019s clothing store He\u2019d found his wife a Christmas coat And was headed for the door When he bumped into a little boy That looked like he was lost And he said \u201cMister can you help me Find out how much something costs? Here it … <\/p>\n