Reeves, Jim - An Old Christmas Card Lyrics






(It's a memory of an old Christmas card)

There's an old Christmas card in an old dusty trunk
And it brings back sweet mem'ries dear to me
'Tho it's faded and worn, it's as precious as the morn
When I found it 'neath our first Christmas tree.

[Chorus:]
I thrill with every word, every line
Guess I'm always sentimental 'round this time
Pardon me if a tear falls among my Christmas cheer
It's the mem'ry of an old Christmas card.

[Spoken:]
You know, I don't know why
I get to feeling sentimental
About this time, every year.
But every time I see a Christmas card,
I somehow can't help reminiscing.
About the very first Christmas
that you and I spent together.
What a beautiful Christmas card
you gave me that year.
Why, I know you must have looked
through thousands of cards to find
that wonderful poem
that still brings a tear to my eyes.

[Chorus:]
I thrill with every word, every line
Guess I'm always sentimental 'round this time
Pardon me if a tear falls among my Christmas cheer
It's the mem'ry of an old Christmas card...





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  1. D.... R....

    A velvet voice indeed!!

  2. A.... D....

    Sac . ,
    B

  3. A.... C....

    Merry Christmas this is 1 my dads fav.(.❤️❤️❤️)

  4. G.... D....

    So very true Joel, It was my dear dad favourite one as well. Cant bring back great artists like him.

  5. K.... C....

    Merry Christmas to everyone and peace with all of you in Jesus name Amen. California State 🇺🇸
    👍🏼✨🕊💖💞🎼🎶🎶🎁🎄🎁🎶🎶🎼💞💖🕊✨🕊💖💞🎶🎶🔥🎶🎶💞💖🕊✨🤝✌🏼👋🏼

  6. S.... S....

    It's really wonderful to get a beautiful Christmas Card.

  7. N.... D....

    Wow. there will never be a 2nd Jim Reeves. I am longing for my late Mom & Dad on this Xmas day.

  8. J.... V....

    JIM "The Gentleman" has a been my all time favourite, I been hearing his songs for about 45 years now. And Christmas is the season i wait to hear him more and more, he brings in the Christmas mood. This generation may not know him much, but I guess they are missing a great collection. Merry Christmas to all you lovely friends here.

  9. J.... T....

    A wonderful voice that is missed. Never forgotten.

  10. R.... M....

    I tear up every time I hear it

  11. j.... n....

    LOVE THIS....

  12. j.... ....

    Merry Christmas to all 2019

  13. P.... S....

    Jim Reeves is my all time favourite singer.

  14. J.... P....

    I always liked listing to Jim Reeves Christmas carols

  15. a.... c....

    fantástico o melhor do mundo

  16. J.... M....

    I got an old style record player one year for Christmas, just had a volume button and a self lift stylus. My Mom gave me a stack of LPs that had everything from Beatles to Beethoven in it. I picked out Jim Reeves and never looked back. I listen to him all the time - no finer male voice in Country music in ANY era.

  17. J.... S....

    It's hard for me to listen to this without it bringing tears to my eyes because Jim Reeves was my late mother's favorite singer and she'd play this song several times at Christmas time. This song she said reminded her of the Christmas V-mail letters my dad would send her when he was in the Pacific during WWII. So I can only bring myself to listen to this only once a year at Christmas time

    J.... S....

    @hiwayman981 0

    J.... S....

    My mother was the same and I TOO love Jim reeves..and miss my mother every time I am listen to him...merry Christmas 🤗🎅👏💖

    J.... S....

    God Bless you this Christmas.

    J.... S....

    @hiwayman981 lovely words and so so many happy memories happy new year !

    J.... S....

    Joel, my Dad was in WWII and was gone 3 years. Your comment brought tears to my eyes. Don't we have so many memories!

  18. r.... P....

    sentimental is the word

  19. B.... A....

    One of the smoothest voices in music history. Jim recorded over 400 songs before his death in a tragic plane crash in 1964. When I worked in radio, it was always nice to hear a new Jim Reeves song. His wife was smart and released about two a year. Kept Jim's voice on the radio and may be grabbed onto a few new listeners. RIP Gentlemen Jim!

  20. A.... P....

    Merry Christmas and blessed new year to all

  21. J.... ....

    The backing singers are sweet; goes for most of his songs; there's a woman/women in a very high register that is just something else.

  22. T.... D....

    MISSING YOU MOM AND DAD 😢 💔

  23. K.... ....

    My parents loved Jim Reeves too. My dad taught me to waltz with a Jim Reeves record. I play a song and close my eyes and say ‘Ready Dad, let’s waltz and we dance around the kitchen together. I’m positive he’s with me ❤️

  24. T.... C....

    Merry Christmas to everyone & all the best for the New Year.

  25. J.... J....

    My favorite carol

  26. H.... P....

    Thank you my beautiful pappy for sending this to me today, we miss you so much 😍😭😍

  27. E.... H....

    Ginny, it was 1975.

  28. A.... E....

    Jim Reeves was one of my dad's favourite singers, so we heard a lot of his songs over the years. Nice song for this time of year

    A.... E....

    Very smooth voice-This is a Christmas classic-

  29. g.... W....

    My mum loved Jim reeves she has now sadly passed away whenever I hear this song or any Jim reeves song I always cry especially at Christmas mum loved Christmas so much

    g.... W....

    gina WHISSELLE Bless You

    g.... W....

    It was my dad who liked Jim Reeves .he passed away 2 yrs ago my mum passed away last year miss them everyday especially birthdays and Christmas

    g.... W....

    gina WHISSELLE Me too...all of it.

    g.... W....

    My children are going to say this of me after I go to Jesus. Mom’s favourites.

    g.... W....

    God Bless you this Christmas.

  30. M.... K....

    My favorite Christmas song thanks god bless you all 2019 Dec 13 r I p love your songs

  31. d.... ....

    What a voice....

  32. B.... S....

    SÅÅ FINT

  33. N.... F....

    Can't help but cry every time I hear Jim Reeves sing this beautiful song!!!!

  34. H.... W....

    Everyone who is listening to these beautiful old christmas songs, have a safe and wonderful christmas 2019. Enjoy your family and friends and dont forget whose birthday we are actually celebrating.

    H.... W....

    THE ONE AND ONLY LORD OF LORDS AND KING OF KINGS.

    H.... W....

    They don't make Christmas songs like these. Another favorite of mine is Charlie Pride Christmas in my home town.

  35. a.... ....

    Reminds me of my dad , used to sing to my mum , miss you dad , god bless. Xxx

  36. H.... W....

    This must be one of the best Christmas songs ever recorded by the best singer that ever walked this earth

  37. B.... H....

    What Beautiful song by a singer that was sadly taken away from us far, far too soon. What a beautiful voice Jim had. He died before I was born, and that is so sad. This song always brings tears to my eyes it is so beautiful and sung with such emotion, it means so much in so many ways, thank you Jim for leaving us with such beautiful songs which will be around forever. RIP you are greatly missed.

  38. S.... M....

    Jim's voice is God gifted

  39. S.... B....

    This reminds me of my first Christmas that Shannon Marie Burns and I spent oh around a quarter of a century ago. It seems like 25 minutes. Oh God I miss her. I know God you needed another angel. She took my heart with her you know. Shannon I will love you for eternity. I love you My Bear. Your Denny. This will be my first Christmas without her and I am terrified.

  40. A.... A....

    Sweet sound of jim

  41. G.... E....

    Love Jim Reeves.

  42. j.... r....

    I love this Man's singing , never tire of it/

  43. R.... C....

    When I hear this song I think back to the wonderful time in the new inn at nether westcote and Jim paxford bring auntie Lilly she would love a glass of sherry and all ways wanted me to play this song what wonderful times in the early 70s

  44. M.... m....

    2019.. Still loving it ♥️

  45. F.... C....

    this was your grandmothers patricia Connors favorite singer ,....

  46. P.... J....

    Old Christmas Card, Jim Reeves

  47. S.... K....

    Everytime Christmas coming, I always play this song it remember me when i still young. Very nice song.

  48. A.... G....

    Przepiękny utwór, super wykonanie!!!!!!!!!!

  49. S.... C....

    Yes I loved his most melodies sweet voice 4om my vry youngers days

  50. k.... ....

    It would not be Christmas without hearing this Christmas masterpiece.  THANK YOU Jim Reeves.

  51. c.... l....

    Always reminds me of mammy rip she loved Jim reeves

  52. H.... B....

    The velvet voice of the great Jim Reeves...

  53. R.... ....

    Jim Reeves! He's always been one of my favorites. His voice is unique and beautiful. I've loved him since I was a child, a long time ago!

  54. A.... S....

    Blessed Merry Christmas to everyone 2019

    A.... S....

    @Anne Suzy. . . . do you feel sad listening to this song?  I do.  It brings back fond memories of my departed loved ones . . . .merry Xmas Anne !!

  55. I.... s....

    Huge hit in Guyana. My Maternal Grandmother's favorite Christmas song & singer🎅🎄🎁

  56. T.... D....

    SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SPECIAL SONG 😊

  57. J.... B....

    Love xmas listening to him Reeves memories of a lovely family

  58. h.... a....

    Jim any time of the year without his voice you knew something was missing.

  59. D.... B....

    What a Classic Real Music and Singer. Now this is Christmas all over it.

  60. D.... B....

    My Dad sadly Gone now But he would sing this Classic in the Middle of Summer

    and he could take Jim Reeves and Marty Robbins off to the Tee It's not Christmas without

    This Classic from

    Jim Reeves An Old Christmas Card

  61. G.... C....

    Grew up listening to his music with my parents back in my country, love his music, but why the good people like him is always taken away from this earth at an early age. Rip Jim Reeves.

  62. E.... H....

    R.I.P. Ginny. It was 1975.

  63. S.... S....

    John.hegge.

  64. L.... ....

    There has nothing been better since. Jim Reeves lives on

  65. C.... N....

    Irreplaceable Jim Reeves

  66. B.... W....

    2019 who's listening 👍👍

  67. S.... M....

    Iam now 62 years. But hearing his rocking voice.....
    I love it 😊

  68. A.... K....

    Jim Reeves Christmas songs makes me feel its real christmas,May his Soul Rest in Peace.Amen

    A.... K....

    I live close to where Jim is buried. When I drive past his grave site I always pause and give thanks for songs that made a hard life a tad bit better.

  69. P.... A....

    My ex husband and I loved country Christmas. I will remember him when I hear these.

    P.... A....

    So many family and friends in heaven, Miss them so much.

  70. J.... J....

    My favorite

  71. J.... D....

    Merry christmas 2019 everyone!

    J.... D....

    My first Chrustmas in 23 years without my Shannon Marie Burns. My heart is so broken, I am utterly devistated by the loss of the greatest human I have ever known. She wrote so many things here on YT. Now I am, in her honor. God Bless you Shannon Burns. I love you like my next heartbeat. Rest your poor little ravage body. I can not stand to look at our Christmas Cards this year. My first without my only love. I am heartbroken beyond words. Your Denny.

    J.... D....

    Merry Christmas to you!

    J.... D....

    Ii love Jim Reeves, have a LP purchased in '83. Immortal Songs.

  72. K.... B....

    Dear...I am hearing him for the past years....he sings so smoothly.....
    .

  73. S.... K....

    Merry Christmas 2019 to Everyone..🎂🎄🎄🎊🎉🎉🎁🎁

    S.... K....

    Merry Christmas to you to, and a lot of health and happiness!!

  74. M.... B....

    Love ❤️ his voice. Your music is terrific. Thank you. R I P.

  75. E.... L....

    Merry Christmas and happy new year Gbu

  76. L.... B....

    My Dads favourite . . April 19 1942 to May 14 2019 Missing You .

    L.... B....

    Sorry for your loss. My Mom loved this song too. I still miss her after nearly 40 years.God bless you at Christmas Lisa.

  77. E.... D....

    If i dont hear this song during christmas then it would never feel like christmas to me..

  78. H.... W....

    This is a old classic I'll never get tired of hearing. His voice his so clear and crisp...

  79. N.... N....

    As we are goin towards end of the year and Christmas every year its impossible to forget u Jimmy for the songs of generation n generation..who is here 2019?

  80. V.... W....

    I love to hear Jim Reeves Christmas songs my fave is silent night and old Christmas card I listen to his music mostly every day especially when I am on the go with my Bluetooth Jim Reeves music keep me happy the words are beautiful

  81. S.... W....

    One of my mom's favourite carols which I found myself listening to over the last two years. I now truly appreciating my growing years with her. She has taught us so much, giving us her all her love

  82. D.... W....

    I remember when he died. He will always be missed by me

  83. a.... b....

    Blessed memories my loving parents ruby and stanley pitter in brooklyn new york city oh mommy and daddy I will never I will never forget you both because .of you both I am the woman I am today you thought to live in the fair .of YHWH my Lord God I am happy and very blessed hallilijah hallilujah

  84. S.... R....

    Love all the Jim Reeves numbers

  85. G.... A....

    Miss you mom so much 😭 wish u was here this Christmas but your not first ever Christmas without u love you mom 💚💚

  86. t.... ....

    The most perfect voice .

  87. N.... S....

    I'm only 26, but I grew up listening to Jim Reeves every Christmas because my parents (and their parents) absolutely loved him. And so do I. Wish singers nowadays had this type of voice, with such meaning and sentimentality behind their songs :)

  88. J.... L....

    Today and after 2 moths ago i m 69 years and become 70 until next august. I like the CHRISTMAS song from Jim Reeves very much.

  89. z.... ....

    Pure Class, takes me back to the good old days

  90. D.... ....

    This was my Mom’s favorite Christmas song. A few years ago after retiring I decided to try learning guitar. I have come a long way with it except trying to play this song and finish it.

  91. L.... G....

    Sad Christmas for me without my best friend.

  92. E.... H....

    Merry Christmas,Ginny, you passed a 5 days before Christmas, 20008, I miss you.

  93. M.... c....

    This song remembers my childhood.

  94. J.... B....

    I have to say that Christmas is My Favorite time of the year. Love seeing family n friends who I don't get to though the year. Giving away gifts warms my heart Cooking up all the Goodies 💞.the MUSIC SETS THE MOOD FOR A WONDERFUL TIME FOR ALL THAT APPRECIATE IT

  95. M.... B....

    Beautiful. Thank you. Love ❤️ it.

  96. M.... B....

    Ohh sarap pakinggan mga old song xmass....kailan kya ko maranasan ..bonding mga pamilya ko...huhuhu

  97. Y.... F....

    I just love listening to Jim Reeves

  98. S.... S....

    Tacos roasting on an open fire refried beans nippin' at your ass...