Beneath the altar of broken hearts
I find a shallow grave
A headstone stands in evidence
Of all the love I gave

A broken heart lies void and still
Yet no one seems to care
I watch as people slowly pass
But no one knows it's there

No flowers were placed upon my grave
For I play my part so well
I try to hide my broken heart
While hoping people can't tell

I start to wonder how many graves
Lie silent without a sound
How many hearts lie broken
And yet they're never found

Beneath the altar of broken hearts
Lies a shallow grave
A headstone stands in evidence
Of all the love I gave

I found a land with broken things
Scattered upon the ground
A place that only heartache brings
That's where my heart was found

I found a pile of broken trust
And promises everywhere
A wedding ring that's starting to rust
Too broken and bent to wear

I found a pile of broken dreams
Dreams that didn't come true
I climbed a hill of broken smiles
Smiles I gave to you

I found our future in tiny pieces
Beside a lake of tears
I tried to hold some long lost hope
But it crumbles and disappears

I even found our second chances
But the hurt just weighed too much
I found, "I'm sorry" a million times
But it was way too painful to the touch

I found a land with broken things
Scattered upon the ground
A place that only heartache brings
That's where my heart was found

'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the hills
The kinfolk were drinkin' and tending their stills

The longjohns were hung by the chimney with care
No stockings were found, just underwear

The children were nestled so high in their bunks
Their quilts made of skins from rabbits and skunks

Granny with her false teeth and gun on her knee
Was waiting for Santa as she sat by the tree

From out of the barn there arose such a noise
We thought it was Grandpa drinkin' with the boys

But what to my wandering eye should appear
It was just cousin Cleatus in mama's brassiere

And then from the rooftop we heard it at last
Like the sound of thunder or a shot gun blast

We have Christmas dinner, it's finally here
Granny kidnapped Santa while we shot his deer

Venison all covered with onions for stew
And even old Santa enjoyed some too

His belly was full when he walked out the door
But he couldn't resist when we offered him more

Well that's the story of our Christmas here
Merry Christmas to all 'til the same time next year

I borrowed your old picture
I just couldn't help myself
I picked you up and dusted you off
From high upon my shelf

I told you how much I miss you
I know you had to leave
While talking to your photograph
A memory finds my sleeve

Your eyes still hold me hostage
The way they used to do
And I still see a little of me
Each time I look at you

We couldn't have known forever
Would only mean ten years
Another memory finds my sleeve
Then slowly disappears

I never got to say goodbye
Before you went away
My heart's become the picture frame
Where you will always stay

I'll hold your hand and keep you close
It's something I love to do
I come alive and forget to breathe
Whenever I'm touching you

Your perfume wakes the morning sun
The envious flowers as well
For their fragrance is always second best
When the breeze picks up your smell

The food of the gods has been retired
Their ambrosia has been replaced
Your lips are now their prized possession
For there's nothing like their taste

Each time you speak the angels will come
They listen as they draw near
For they've never heard a voice so pure
And each one has to hear

God made the sun, the moon and the stars
To keep you in the light
The world couldn't miss this treasure He made
For you're His most beautiful sight

The sun will rise each morning
While looking for the moon
He tries his best from dusk 'til dawn
To make his beauty swoon

He waits around at twilight
Hoping that she'll appear
But everytime she smiles at him
He has to disappear

The stars will all bear witness
To the love that can never be
They're like two ships lost in the night
Just passing on the sea

The sun will help the flowers grow
And the moon controls the tide
A present to the bridegroom
And a present to the bride

Though they'll never be married
They live to light the sky
Content to pass and say hello
As each one passes by

He loved her from the day he met her
New love at its best
A love that stands the test of time
And every other test

They decided at a very young age
To walk together through life
Promises made, that he tried to keep
As he made this woman his wife

The years went by as their eyes grew dim
But the love was there to stay
Their new love becomes their old love
As their hair starts turning gray

Each morning he tells her, "I love you"
And again, before he goes to sleep
While keeping all of the promises
That he pledged that he would keep

Their old love becomes their new love
Each morning when they awake
For when old love turns to new love
It's impossible to break