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[[File:APC25.png|thumb|300px|Arthur at the piano performing "Perfect Christmas."]] | [[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 the first track on the special's [[Arthur's Perfect Christmas (album)|soundtrack album]]. | '''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 | 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 [[Perfect Christmas Reprise|reprised]] at the end of the special, and also at the end of the album. | |||
==Lyrics - opening version (TV)== | ==Lyrics - opening version (TV)== | ||
[Arthur]<br /> | |||
' | Ah, Christmas. Only three more days until the big day. And this one's gonna be the best one ever.<br /> | ||
''I want so much snow that I'll use my toes | ''Christmas will be magical, just like in a fairy tale''<br /> | ||
''I want so much snow that I'll use my toes''<br /> | |||
''To pick up the morning mail!''<br /> | |||
''Dinner will be delicious'' | ''Dinner will be delicious''<br /> | ||
''Turkey and candied yams!''<br /> | |||
[Dad]<br /> | |||
''Stuffing a mile high''<br /><br /> | |||
[Mom]<br /> | |||
''Seventeen types of pie''<br /><br /> | |||
[Grandma Thora]<br /> | |||
Do you want some more?<br /><br /> | |||
[Arthur]<br /> | |||
Yes, ma'am!<br /><br /> | |||
''Our tree will shine so brightly''<br /> | |||
''Our tree will be eight feet tall''<br /> | |||
''Popcorn strung diagonally''<br /> | |||
''Candy canes and silver balls!''<br /><br /> | |||
'' | ''Here's a saying worth obeying''<br /> | ||
''Please take out a pad and pencil''<br /> | |||
''Nothing is more of an eyesore''<br /> | |||
''Than the excessive use of tinsel!''<br /><br /> | |||
[D.W.]<br /> | |||
What, no tinsel?<br /><br /> | |||
[Arthur]<br /> | |||
Not on this tree!<br /><br /> | |||
[D.W.]<br /> | |||
But I want tinsel!<br /><br /> | |||
[Arthur]<br /> | |||
Well, you can have all the tinsel you like!<br /> | |||
''When you are as old as me''<br /><br /> | |||
[D.W.]<br /> | |||
''Is that a guarantee?''<br /><br /> | |||
[Arthur]<br /> | |||
''Christmas will be special''<br /> | |||
''It'll be magnificent''<br /> | |||
''Everyone's gonna to state--''<br /><br /> | |||
[Read family] (Pal)<br /> | |||
Arthur | Arthur, we think you're great! (''Howls'')<br /> | ||
[Arthur]<br /> | |||
''When they open up my presents''<br /> | |||
''Yes, this Christmas I suspect, will be perfect in all respects''<br /> | |||
''This Christmas will be the best Christmas yet.'' | |||
''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 | |||
[[Category:Songs]] | [[Category:Songs]] | ||
