Christmas in New York

This is one of my favorite Shilelagh Law songs. It was written after 9/11 and really sums up New York at Christmas time perfectly. I may not have the fiddle, but I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed singing it. This one goes out to all the troops who give their lives overseas everyday; to those who protect the streets of NY and to loved ones who have passed. It's also a special dedication to the family and friends of Charlie Duffy. No matter where you are or where you come from, the message is still the same.

Christmas in New York - Shilelagh Law:

There's snow in the air, winter is here.
The wind is blowing, the nights are so clear.
There's presents to wrap and cards to send.
It's Christmas in New York again.

There's somebody singing a holiday song.
You pick up the tune and start singing along.
You learned the words sometime way back when.
It's Christmas in New York again.

Fancy store windows and millions of lights.
Downtown in December, what a fabulous sight.
You spin round and round trying to take it all in.
It's Christmas in New York again.

As you gather round the table with everyone,
You feel that something has been left undone.
The tree is all trimmed, your shopping is through,
But there's one last thing you still have to do.

It's Christmas Eve, eleven PM.
You walk down to the church and you quietly go in.
Kneel down in the last pew, right on the aisle.
And say God I know that it's been a while.

But can you do me a favor on this Christmas Eve?
Can you send out some blessings to people for me?
You know these last few months have been kind of tough, and we could all use a little love.

So bless New York's finest, our angels in blue.
Giving us hope and helping us through.
And bless New York's bravest, the FDNY, giving their sweat and their tears and their lives.

And bless all the medics and our troops overseas,
And the guys in the hardhats removing debris.
Bless the everyday people who answered the call.
Bless those who gave some, and those who gave all.

And bless all the souls who left us this year.
You may be gone, but you'll always be here.
Singing and dancing with family and friends.
It's Christmas in New York again.

There's snow in the air, winter is here.
The wind is blowing, the nights are so clear.
There's presents to wrap and cards to send.
It's Christmas in New York again.

Fa la la-la la la-la la la-la

Fa la la-la la la-la la la-la

Fa la la-la la la-la la la-la

Fa la la-la la la-la la la-la

... And it's Christmas in New York again.

Merry Christmas & Cheers to 2009. Bring on the New Year.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• christmas
• in
• new
• york
• shilelagh
• law
• nypd
• fdny
• 9/11
• troops
• sheena
• derry
• guitar
• 2009

[PaddyMcFinn]

Excellent! Great song, great band, great cover! It's all really awesome!

[accidentallyinlove4]

Thanks! your cover of Back Home in Derry is great.

Sheena

[dinjosra]

Well done Sheena...Thank you for doing this song justice. No fiddle needed here. I'd only ruin it on ya. Merry Christmas!

cheers, Denny McCarthy

(S. L.)

[accidentallyinlove4]

You're awesome! &thank you so much, I'll have to see you guys playin again soon:)

Sheena

[depotbeach]

hey Sheena...want a job in the band?

Great Job!!!!

The Lads from Shilelagh Law.

[accidentallyinlove4]

@depotbeach haha get outta here! I love you guys!

Thank you so much:)

Sheena

[GlasgowCeltic88]

A chara,

Brilliant, as always.

God bless all those in the NYPD... To Protect And Serve :-D

5*'s!

Slán,

GC88

[wodjo44]

great job

[nym314]

Love the band and love this song and you did an amazing cover!! I just started to learn guitar and hope to be able to play this song soon

[Peggy91193]

I just "discovered" you here in YouTube while I was searching for a good version of May Morning Dew. You're a very talented young lady, and I'm definitely going to subscribe to your channel! Thanks for sharing!

[flanny020]

Beautiful song. Thank you for singing it so well. From a former Soldier.

[nsu4]

Well done Miss,,,carry on for all to enjoy, kind regards, Jeanne Ret NYPD

[rjaymatthews]

I like the irish accent slipping out there. I fear if I were to ever go, I would pick it up and never let go. LOL One day... a heritage trip, find out my roots... (Cork maybe??)

[noreen209]

Hey Sheena...I saw you preform this song this weekend at the Shamrock House!!! You are awesome~ Sending you love from Yonkers!

[noreen209]

Hey Sheena...I got to see you preform this song this past weekend at The Shamrock House in East Durham...GREAT JOB!!!