The kids are finally in bed Visions in their heads The gifts are laid out Where they can see Placed there by you and me We're holding hands by the fire Both so happily tired This is the time We wait for every year It's late Christmas eve That special time just for you and me All the colors of Christmas A glow by the light of the tree The kids have been so good We probably got them more than we should It's one of those times you know Why you believe Late Christmas eve The house is blessed with the sound Of a new soft snow falling down Tomorrow's excitement just seems To hang in the air It's suspended there It's the single best night of the year Knowing the kids biggest day is so near Tonight is ours But tomorrow's all there's For ever and ever and ever darlin' It will always be That very special time Just for you and me Late Christmas eve