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Put A Bow On It (Holidays Are Hard)

by Brittany Ann Tranbaugh

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every year around this time
the cheery happy people all brag and shine
christmas cards from you know who
saying everything is perfect and the kids are too

but that's not us
we don't need to pretend
so hang the cards over the fireplace
or better yet just throw them in

you don't have to put a bow on it
you don't have to lie
darlin you don't have to sweeten it
go on and say what's on your mind
you don't have to wrap it up
paper, ribbon, box and card
there ain't no need to sugarcoat it
when the holidays are hard
holidays are hard, holidays are hard, holidays are hard

I’m working late, you are too
saving up to buy some stuff that we won’t use
drive all night, or crowd on a plane
just to see the folks that drive us both insane

we’ve got us
we don’t need to fit in
I know we’re both a little crazy
but we ain’t half as bad as them

you don't have to put a bow on it
you don't have to lie
darlin you don't have to sweeten it
go on and say what's on your mind
you don't have to wrap it up
paper, ribbon, box and card
there ain't no need to sugarcoat it
when the holidays are hard
holidays are hard, holidays are hard, holidays are hard

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released November 15, 2023
Song written by Jackson Emmer & Clint Alphin
Produced by Jon Estes
Vocal engineering by Ethan Cain
Featuring Emily Drinker on harmony vocals

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Brittany Ann Tranbaugh Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Queer Americana from Philly

2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest SONG OF THE YEAR!

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