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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 also 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 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 opens to the traditional majestic strains of {{w|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]].
A reprise of "Perfect Christmas" plays at the end of the special and its soundtrack album. The song and its reprise were both written by [[Ken Scarborough]].


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


[Arthur]<br />
Ah, Christmas. Only three more days until the big day. And this one's gonna be the best one ever.


Ah, Christmas. Only three more days until the big day. And this one's gonna be the best one ever.<br />
''Christmas will be magical, just like in a fairy tale''


''Christmas will be magical, just like in a fairy tale''<br />
''I want so much snow that I'll use my toes to pick up the morning mail!''
''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!''
''Turkey and candied yams!''


 
[[David Read|Mr. Read]]:
 
[Dad]<br />


''Stuffing a mile high''
''Stuffing a mile high''


 
[[Jane Read|Mrs. Read]]:
 
[Mom]<br />


''Seventeen types of pie''
''Seventeen types of pie''


 
[[Thora Read|Grandma Thora]]:
 
[Grandma Thora]<br />


Do you want some more?
Do you want some more?


Arthur:


Yes, ma'am!


[Arthur]<br />
''Our tree will shine so brightly''
 
Yes, ma'am!


''Our tree will be eight feet tall''


''Popcorn strung diagonally''


''Our tree will shine so brightly''<br />
''Our tree will be eight feet tall''<br />
''Popcorn strung diagonally''<br />
''Candy canes and silver balls!''
''Candy canes and silver balls!''


''Here's a saying worth obeying''


''Please take out a pad and pencil''
''Nothing is more of an eyesore''


''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!''
''Than the excessive use of tinsel!''


 
[[D.W. Read|D.W.]]:
 
[D.W.]<br />


What, no tinsel?
What, no tinsel?


Arthur:


Not on this tree!


[Arthur]<br />
D.W.:


Not on this tree!
But I want tinsel!


Arthur:


Well, you can have all the tinsel you like!


[D.W.]<br />
''When you are as old as me''


But I want tinsel!
D.W.:


''Is that a guarantee?''


Arthur:


[Arthur]<br />
''Christmas will be special''


Well, you can have all the tinsel you like!<br />
''It'll be magnificent''
''When you are as old as me''


''Everyone's going to state-''


Read family:


[D.W.]<br />
Arthur, we think you're great! (''Pal howls'')


''Is that a guarantee?''
Arthur:


''When they open up my presents!''


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


[Arthur]<br />
''This Christmas will be the best Christmas yet!''
 
''Christmas will be special''<br />
''It'll be magnificent''<br />
''Everyone's gonna to state--''


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


''Snowflakes falling real slowly''


[Read family] (Pal)<br />
''Everything looks so pretty''


Arthur, we think you're great! (''Howls'')<br />
''The day's almost done''


[Arthur]<br />
''I wonder what everyone's doing in Elwood City.''


''When they open up my presents''<br />
''Sometimes the thing you hope for''
''Yes, this Christmas I suspect, will be perfect in all respects''<br />
''This Christmas will be the best Christmas yet.''


==Reprise==
''Isn't the thing you get''
===Television===
[Arthur]<br />


''Snowflakes falling real slowly''<br />
''But after today, I just have to say''
''Everything looks so pretty''<br />
''The day's almost done''<br />
''I wonder what everyone's doing in Elwood City.''<br />


''Sometimes the thing you hope for''<br />
''This was the best Christmas yet.''
''Isn't the thing you get''<br />
''But after today, I just have to say''<br />
''This was the best Christmas yet.''<br />


===Album===
===Album===
[[File:Perfect Christmas Reprise.jpg|thumb|250px]]
[[File:Perfect Christmas Reprise.jpg|thumb|250px]]
[Arthur]<br />
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.
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.
==Video==
 
[[File:"Perfect Christmas" from "Arthur's Perfect Christmas" album|thumb|right|335 px]]
[[File:"Perfect Christmas - Reprise"|thumb|right|335 px]]
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Latest revision as of 04:41, 7 June 2020

Arthur at the piano performing "Perfect Christmas."

Perfect Christmas is a song from the special Arthur's Perfect Christmas. It is the first track on the special's soundtrack album.

The song opens to the traditional majestic strains of Pachelbel's Canon, played by 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.

A reprise of "Perfect Christmas" plays at the end of the special and its soundtrack album. The song and its reprise were both written by Ken Scarborough.

Lyrics - opening version (TV)[edit]

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!

Mr. Read:

Stuffing a mile high

Mrs. Read:

Seventeen types of pie

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.:

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[edit]

Television[edit]

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[edit]

Perfect Christmas Reprise.jpg

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.

Arthur album songs
Arthur and Friends: The First Almost Real Not Live CD (or Tape)
Arthur's Perfect Christmas
Arthur's Really Rockin' Music Mix
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