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Ding Dong

by That Joe Payne

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1.
Ding Dong (Merry Me, I'm High) 05:49
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Ding dong! Merrily on high In heav’n the bells are ringing: Ding dong! Verily the sky Is riven with angels singing: Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis Yeah Ladies and gentlemen This is your elf on the shelf With a special announcement Christmas just came early, mother suckers And have I got a present for you Let’s go (Ding dong, ding dong) Yeah (Ding dong, ding dong) Get with this (Ding dong, ding dong) Come on (Ding dong, ding dong) Hit it (Ding dong, ding dong) Ring the bell (Ding dong, ding dong) Give ‘em hell (Ding dong, ding dong) This Noel (Ding dong, ding dong) Yell: Ding ding Sleigh bells ring That Joe Payne, do your Christmas ting I’ve got some friends here that need introducing Under the mistletoe you’ll find them cruising The Christmas cheer arrives once they start using Another party trick to keep things moving (Ding dong, ding dong) (Ding dong, ding dong) (Ding dong, ding dong) (Ding dong, ding dong) There ain’t no rules here, so be nice or naughty Kids of the 90s now approaching 40 You must be thirsty, so call me ‘Niagara’ I’ll pour the drink to wash down your Viagra You know it’s Christmas when the bells start ringing You know we’re coming when you hear us singing Ding dong! Merrily on high In heav’n the bells are ringing: Ding dong! Verily the sky Is riven with angels singing: Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis This here is Mary-Jane, and she be smoking Lights up just like a Christmas tree, and we ain’t joking Cos ‘tis the season to be funking jolly Fa la la la la la la la la Have you met Molly? And my man Charlie might not smell of roses But he’ll have snowflakes falling on your noses (Ding dong, ding dong) Ding dong (Ding dong, ding dong) Ding dong (Ding dong, ding dong) Ding dong (Ding dong, ding dong) Ding dong (Ding dong, ding dong) Ding dong (Ding dong, ding dong) Ding dong (Ding dong, ding dong) Ding dong (Ding dong, ding dong) Ding dong! Merrily on high In heav’n the bells are ringing: Ding dong! Verily the sky Is riven with angels singing: Ding dong! Merrily on high In heav’n the bells are ringing: Ding dong! Verily the sky Is riven with angels singing: Glori- Hold up The days are shorter, and the nights are chilly So put a movie on and come chill with me And we can hang here ‘til the sun starts rising I think I love you, cos I’m empathising Ding dong, merry me Ding dong, merry me Ding dong, merry me I’m high Ding dong, merry me Ding dong, merry me Ding dong, merry me I’m high Ding dong, merry me Ding dong, merry me Ding dong, merry me I’m high Ding dong, merry me Ding dong, merry me Ding dong, merry me Hosanna in ecstasy Yeah Ding dong! Merrily on high In heav’n the bells are ringing: Ding dong! Verily the sky Is riven with angels singing: Ding dong! Merrily on high In heav’n the bells are ringing: Ding dong! Verily the sky Is riven with angels singing: Ding dong! Merrily on high In heav’n the bells are ringing: Ding dong! Verily the sky Is riven with angels singing: Ding dong! Merrily on high In heav’n the bells are ringing: Ding dong! Verily the sky Is riven with angels singing: Gloria, Hosanna in ex- -sanna in ex- -sanna in ex- -sanna in ex- -sanna in ex- -sanna in ex- -sanna in ex- -sanna in ex- Hosanna in excelsis Jesus
2.
Christmas Cheer 04:02
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We’re choosing sides As the world divides Yet the ocean's tides keep rising And we’re fearing storms While we’re dropping bombs But there’s something more inviting Because at Christmas I’ll wish us all of our troubles away And share forgiveness for Christmas day So, how’s about it How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it With every cloud Comes another drought Meanwhile we cut down what’s growing And our sun-cooked earth Needs a second birth So we bless each seed we’re sowing But at Christmas I’ll gift us all of the food we can eat No one goes hungry this Christmas feast So, how’s about a little Christmas cheer How’s about a little Christmas cheer How’s about a little Christmas cheer I won’t rest ‘til you’re grinning ear to ear No fear So, how’s about a little Christmas cheer How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it, babe? How’s about it How’s about it How’s about it Ooh Cos when you bring your best You’re spreading happiness And you’ll begin to see Just how good it can be So, how’s about a little Christmas cheer How’s about a little Christmas cheer How’s about a little Christmas cheer I won’t rest ‘til you’re grinning ear to ear This year So, how’s about a little Christmas cheer How’s about a little Christmas cheer How’s about a little Christmas cheer I won’t rest ‘til you’re grinning ear to ear No fear So, how’s about a little Christmas cheer Oh, oh, oh How’s about it, babe?
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Greatest Gift of All 04:22
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Don’t wanna be alone this Christmas time Sleeping on my own this Christmas time Wishing you were home this Christmas time I’m waiting for you I remember when last Christmas time We ate all the food, drank too much wine How could I be blue there by your side Dreams can come true If I could be anywhere this Christmas time I’d be lost inside my lover’s eyes Happy to be yours, and thankful you are mine Thinking ‘bout how we’re each other’s lives You answer every call You catch me when I fall Babe, you’re the greatest gift of all Oh yeah Though we’ve been apart, I think you’ll find You’ve been in my heart for all this time And however hard, you’ve remained kind My love only grew So, when you walk through that door this Christmas time I’ll be waiting there with open arms And I’m gonna hold you ‘til the stars align, oh yeah Taking you all in, now safe from harm For you I’d break down walls I’d deck out all the halls Cos you’re the greatest gift of all And I’m gonna hold you ‘til the stars align Thinking ‘bout how we’re each other’s lives So answer every call And catch me when I fall Cos you’re the greatest gift of all For you I’d break down walls I’d deck out all the halls You’re the greatest gift of all Yes, you are
4.
Present 4 U 04:01
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Human I’ve got a present for you Jump on and slay Jump on and slay Jump on and slay Jump on and slay He’s packing the presents He’s packing Ho Ho He’s packing the presents He’s packing Ho Ho He’s packing the presents He’s packing Ho Ho He’s packing the presents He’s packing Ho Ho Santa Claus knows he’s a silver fox He’ll slide down your chimney He’ll fill every box Don’t need to ride no pony He got reindeer for that Crying Ho Ho Ho As he empties his sack You can sit on his knee and tell him what you want He doesn’t care who you are A mum, dad, uncle, or aunt He’s got a list for the boys A list for the girls And a list for all the nonbinaries in the world Cos we’re all Human (yeah) I’ve got a present for you I got a present for ya I got a present for ya Human I’ve got a present for you I got a present for ya I got a present for ya Old Saint Nick knows if you’re good or bad He’s got his elf on the shelf They’ve been reporting back But as long as you’re human he’s got presents for you Could be a toy, or some candy, or a new tattoo So, if you hear the bells jingle on his big ass sleigh You’d better fall back to sleep Or he gonna fly it away Cos he’s still got every roof on the planet to land on He’s eating all the cake he’s got time to lay his hands on Cos he’s Human (yeah) I’ve got a present for you I got a present for ya I got a present for ya Human I’ve got a present for you I got a present for ya I got a present for ya He’s packing Jump on and slay Jump on and slay He’s packing Jump on and slay Jump on and slay He’s packing the presents He’s packing Ho Ho He’s packing the presents Jump on and slay He’s packing the presents He’s packing Ho Ho He’s packing the presents He’s packing Human, human, human, human Santa’s got a present for ya Hoping that it’s pleasant for ya Comes and he goes In and out while you’re all sleeping He’s the gift that keeps on giving Close your eyes and keep on dreaming He’ll make it snow Human, human, human, human Santa’s got a present for ya Hoping that it’s pleasant for ya Comes and he goes In and out while you’re all sleeping He’s the gift that keeps on giving Close your eyes and keep on dreaming He’ll make it snow He’ll make it snow He’ll make it snow Human I’ve got a present for you I got a present for ya I got a present for ya Human I’ve got a present for you I got a present for ya I got a present for ya Human I’ve got a present for you I got a present for ya I got a present for ya Human I’ve got a present for you I got a present for ya I got a present for ya He’s packing the presents He’s packing Jump on and slay He’s packing Jump on and slay Ho Ho He’s packing Jump on He’s packing Jump on and slay He’s packing the presents He’s packing Jump on and slay
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Dry January 04:37
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Yeah Oh, yeah, come on Dry dry dry dry dry January I don’t want to do it How will I get through it Yeah, I must admit it’s kinda scary Cos winter’s depressing My mind starts obsessing I wish I could hibernate Maybe I could master A new year’s resolution It’s my solution to the pain Someone needs to mediate This darkness and the laughter To find a substitution For the pollution I obtain I always drink too much in the winter ‘til my troubles disappear And I might wear a dark tan in the summer But I’ll be glowing red by new year I’d better try that dry dry dry dry dry January Cos my liver’s for living So, I’d better give in And try that dry dry dry dry dry January Or my life could be over If I don’t get sober If I don’t get sober Oh, yeah, come on Try try try try try as I may It’s so melancholic Am I an alcoholic? Best of intentions, then I stray Can’t seem to control it I overindulge it I wish I could hibernate Maybe I could master A new year’s resolution It’s my solution to the pain Someone needs to mediate This darkness and the laughter To find a substitution For the pollution I obtain (Dry dry dry dry dry dry dry dry) White wine (Dry dry dry dry dry dry dry dry) Ice (Dry dry dry dry dry dry dry dry) Blood of Christ (Dry dry dry dry dry dry dry dry) What would Jesus do? I bet he’d have one too I bet he’d have one too I always drink too much in the winter ‘til my troubles disappear And I might wear a dark tan in the summer But I’ll be glowing red by new year I ought to wake up every morning hungover But I don’t even feel them now Cos before we’ve had a chance to recover We’ll be buying in another round I’d better try that dry dry dry dry dry January Cos my liver’s for living So, I’d better give in And try that dry dry dry dry dry January Or my life could be over If I don’t get sober Dry dry dry dry dry January Dry dry dry dry dry Dry dry dry dry dry Dry dry dry dry dry January Dry dry dry dry dry Dry dry dry dry dry
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The Ghost of Christmas Past 04:21
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The ghost The ghost The ghost The ghost of Christmas past is here That you may be redeemed Its burning light reflects the years To share forgotten scenes Well meaning though in nature be And gentle as is firm Will guide you through lost memory For lessons you must learn The ghost The ghost Is here to save your soul The spirit knows You need not be alone The ghost The ghost It flickers like a candle flame That will not be put out Though few in words, must be obeyed When mind is cast in doubt And in that fire a former self Who’s heart now worn by time Was seen to share in humble wealth Of laughter, love, and kind The ghost The ghost Is here to save your soul The spirit knows You need not be alone The ghost (The ghost) The ghost (The ghost) While treasures old may turn to dust We surely must take heed Extending out our arms to trust Reward us in good deed So, live your life for those you love Relinquish those in debt And give yourself to care, thereof Your fate’s not written yet The ghost The ghost Is here to save your soul The spirit knows You need not be alone The ghost of Christmas past is here
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Gloria 04:47
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(Gloria) (Gloria) (Aah) (Gloria) (Gloria) Stars hang in the night Calm, yet so bright Shining their everlasting light Angels afar That’s what they are Softly sing: Hallelujah The lowly redeem As heavenly peace Rains down with accord Gladsome tidings be adored Babe, who never cried As one we abide Standing together by your side Most merciful child So tender and mild See our dissensions reconciled Our Emmanuel Since that first Noel His righteousness shone Bringing joy and exultation Hark now The angels sing: Gloria Hark now The angels sing: Gloria Gloria (Gloria) (Gloria) (Aah) (Gloria) (Gloria) Throughout the world As history unfurls A lesson to every boy and girl To always be kind Leave no one behind Veer judgement and keep an open mind Be gentle and warm For we are all born From somebody’s love When the going gets too tough Just look to the skies above Hark now The angels sing: Gloria Hark now The angels sing: Gloria Gloria (Gloria) Gloria (Gloria) Gloria (Aah) Yeah (Gloria) Gloria (Gloria) Gloria Hark now The angels sing: Gloria Hark now The angels sing: Gloria Hark now The angels sing: Gloria Hark now The angels sing: Gloria Gloria (Gloria) Gloria (Gloria) Ooh (Gloria)
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O Holy Night 04:16
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O holy night The stars are brightly shining It was the night of our dear Savior's birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining 'Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope The weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn Fall on your knees Oh hear the angels voices O night divine O night when Christ was born O night divine O night O night divine A thrill of hope The weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn Fall on your knees Oh hear the angels voices O night divine O night when Christ was born O night divine O night O night divine

about

Christmas album of original songs and carols.

The writing, recording, and arrangement of this music took place at That Joe Payne’s home studio in Northampton, UK.
Work began in November 2021, completed in November 2022.

All original music and lyrics written by That Joe Payne. Some songs adapted from traditional carols in the public domain (tracks 1 & 8). Engineered, mixed, and mastered by Max Read. Produced by That Joe Payne & Max Read.

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released December 2, 2022

PERFORMING ARTISTS:
That Joe Payne - lead vocals, backing vocals, piano, organ, strings, bells, and other arrangements.
Max Read - guitar (tracks 1, 2 & 3) and programming.
Joshua Ryan - guitar (tracks 2 & 7).
Esmeralda Edwards - bass (track 7).
Ensemble (tracks 1 & 4) - Ashley Britten, Emily May Brown, Esmeralda Edwards, San-D Godoy-Messenger, Arizona Labrum, James Lloyd, Max Read, Joshua Ryan, Nayde Tomkins.

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Photography & digital art by internationally acclaimed multi-award-winning portrait artist & photographer, Jack Savage: savaged-art.com
Assistant Photographer - Dylan Storey
Makeup Artist - Louise Troy
‘That Joe Payne’ Logo Design - Luke Knight

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Progressive-Pop solo artist, formally lead vocalist of The Enid. That Joe Payne is also a featured artist on records by Methexis, John Holden, and ZIO.

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