And they'll lay you down low in the easy  And the lips that you kiss will say Christmas.  And the miles that you traveled the distance  So believe no lies, dry your eyes and realize  That surprise  La, la, la, la la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la...  And the businessmen will shake hands and talk in numbers  And the princess will wake up from her slumber  Then all the knights will step forth with their arm bands  And ev'ry stranger you meet in the street will make demands  So believe no lies, then dry your eyes and realize  That surprise  La, la, la...     Bridge:  And we'll send you glad tidings from New York  Open up your eyes sa you may see  Ask you not to read between the lines  Hope that you will come in right on time  And they'll talk to you while you're in trances  And you'll visualize not taking any chances  But meet them halfway with love, peace and persuasion  And expect them to rise for the occasion  Don't it gratify when you see it materialize  Right in front of your eyes  That surprise     And they'll lay you down low and easy