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[[File:APC25.png|thumb|300px|Arthur at the piano performing "Perfect Christmas."]]

'''Perfect Christmas''' is a song from the special ''[[Arthur's Perfect Christmas (movie)|Arthur's Perfect Christmas]]''. It is also the first track on the special's [[Arthur's Perfect Christmas (album)|soundtrack album]].

The song opens to the traditional majestic strains of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pachelbel's_Canon Pachelbel's Canon], played by [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] on piano, as he speaks on how he wants the upcoming Christmas to be perfect. As he finishes speaking, the music transitions to an upbeat, lively tune. In the tune, Arthur sings about the things that he would and wouldn't have in his ideal Christmas.

The song is reprised at the end of the special, and also at the end of the album. Both it and its reprise were written by [[Ken Scarborough]].

==Lyrics - opening version (TV)==
[[Arthur Read|Arthur]]:

Ah, Christmas. Only three more days until the big day. And this one's gonna be the best one ever.

''Christmas will be magical, just like in a fairy tale''

''I want so much snow that I'll use my toes to pick up the morning mail!''

''Dinner will be delicious''

''Turkey and candied yams!''

[[David Read|Mr. Read]]:

''Stuffing a mile high''

[[Jane Read|Mrs. Read]]:

''Seventeen types of pie''

[[Thora Read|Grandma Thora]]:

Do you want some more?

Arthur:

Yes, ma'am!

''Our tree will shine so brightly''

''Our tree will be eight feet tall''

''Popcorn strung diagonally''

''Candy canes and silver balls!''

''Here's a saying worth obeying''

''Please take out a pad and pencil''

''Nothing is more of an eyesore''

''Than the excessive use of tinsel!''

[[D.W. Read|D.W.]]:

What, no tinsel?

Arthur:

Not on this tree!

D.W.:

But I want tinsel!

Arthur:

Well, you can have all the tinsel you like!

''When you are as old as me''

D.W.:

''Is that a guarantee?''

Arthur:

''Christmas will be special''

''It'll be magnificent''

''Everyone's going to state-''

Read family:

Arthur, we think you're great! (''Pal howls'')

Arthur:

''When they open up my presents!''

''Yes, this Christmas I suspect, will be perfect in all respects''

''This Christmas will be the best Christmas yet!''

==Reprise==
===Television===
Arthur:

''Snowflakes falling real slowly''

''Everything looks so pretty''

''The day's almost done''

''I wonder what everyone's doing in Elwood City.''

''Sometimes the thing you hope for''

''Isn't the thing you get''

''But after today, I just have to say''

''This was the best Christmas yet.''

===Album===
[[File:Perfect Christmas Reprise.jpg|thumb|250px]]
Arthur:

Well, nothing turned out like I expected this Christmas, but you know what? I'm glad. It was better than I could have ever imagined. To you, your family, and friends, may all your holidays be perfect.

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