Temptations, The - Everything For Christmas Lyrics






And outside it looks like snow, yeah.
Got some logs to make a fire,
Caviar and Cordon Bleu.
And the stereo is filled with yuletide carols old and new.
The stockings are hung with care,
Two together, two together, two together.
The presents are here, everywhere,
The presents are here, everywhere, yeah,
And a box of chocolate cherries,
And a magnum of Champagne.
Hey, girl, hey, girl,
Can't think of anything that I didn't do.
Hey, honey, hey, honey,
Can't think of anything that I didn't do.
Hey, baby, hey, baby,
Even got the table set up for two,
Even got the table set up for two,
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
Even got the table set up for two,
I've got everything for Christmas,
I've got everything for Christmas,
I've got everything for Christmas,
But, baby...

The tree is trimmed up just right,
The tree is trimmed up just right,
Woo, hoo, ooh,
With sparkles and flashing lights,
Flashing, flashing, flashing, flashing,
Yeah, lights, yeah.
I got a turkey, and some chestnuts,
Even bought marshmallows, too.
Hey, baby, hey, baby,
Can you think of anything that I didn't do?
Hey, honey, yeah,
Can you think of anything that I didn't do?
Hey, girl, hey, girl, hey, girl,
I even got the table set up for two,
Yeah, yeah,
I even got the table set up for two.
I've got everything for Christmas,
I've got everything for Christmas,
I've got everything for Christmas,
But, baby...

Who am I trying to fool?
..but not you.
Mmmmmmm,
Everything but you,
Everything but you.





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  1. g.... ....

    I distinctly remember my father having that big stereo system with the lights that would go up with the sound of the music. He put this album on, and when this song came on, he’d grab my mother and dance. Classic album by an even classier singing group. RIP Richard Street, Melvin Franklin, and Dennis Edwards. Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

  2. S.... K....

    Smokey Robinson does a beautiful rendition of this as part of a Christmas TV special, wish I could find it...

  3. S.... x....

    Every Christmas I comeback to this album brings back so many memories 🎄❤️ R.I.P Pops

  4. M.... R....

    🙏🙏🔥🔥💜💜😇😇😇😇😇😇

  5. T.... M....

    RIP RICHARD STREET MELVIN FRANKLIN.

  6. T.... M....

    Reminds me of my family trimming the tree early part of December. Eating Christmas cookies and cake.i love this song.

  7. R.... S....

    When I hear this song, Im immediately reminded of how truly blessed I am that I have my love here with me for the past 42 Christmases. But I can surely feel what he's saying in this song! My favorite cut next to silent night!

  8. J.... L....

    This is never old I am Old School and I love this song

  9. M.... ....

    One of the best things they did, seasonal or not. Glorious.

  10. F.... C....

    I dedicate this song to a very special lady that was once in my life. Her name was Donna Jean Gammel. Baby passed in 2018 and it's to my eternal regret that I didn't find her and let her know how I felt about her. I should say FEEL because she haunts me. Not in a bad way. Her smile, her beautiful eyes, her silly side, her tears, the smell of her skin. She's the only one on the planet that ever called me "My Love". What I would give to be able to hold her in my arms once more. But she's with God now so you can't get any better than that. It is my wish that when it's my time and I open my eyes that her face is one of the first ones that I see. What do I want for Christmas? To be reunited with a lady that I had to walk through hell and fire only to realize that she was all that I'd ever need in my life.
    I will always love her. Maybe God will let her visit me in a dream. Here's hoping. Merry Christmas Donna Jean. You were the best part of me. I miss you my love. I really do. Send me a rainbow sometimes ok? Still in love with you.

  11. J.... P....

    One of the classic Christmas songs ..a real treasure..you go. Richard street....

  12. a.... f....

    Much better than the Jackson version.

  13. G.... W....

    November 24th,2019 is the day I started playing Christmas songs.

    My favorite time of the year

  14. F.... C....

    Ever see black carolers? This is the type of music you would hear. Yes indeed. Happy Holidays Family. 2019.

  15. S.... N....

    Happy Thanksgiving, too all...with LOVE Kanapy Seafood

  16. R.... L....

    No he was not off on any part in this song. Don't you know jazz keys when you hear it?? Minor keys baby... Minor keys... So beautiful.

  17. T.... C....

    I miss my mommy R.I.H mommy love yu😭

  18. S.... K....

    I was brought up on this album... memory’s... good ole days 87 baby

  19. C.... T....

    Isnt christmas without you and the Temps Pop I love you so much.

  20. C.... 5....

    TNR-VINTAGE. Go head Richard do your thing. Merry Xmas. Kelsey West Philly 😆 ✌

  21. C.... B....

    Damn I remember my parents jamming to this, now I am. 🔥

  22. t.... y....

    A must to get in the X-Mas spirit

  23. J.... P....

    Because of the tempts..you forget just how.talented 'richard street was..such a golden era" it was..miss those days..

  24. K.... W....

    2018 playing this for my children like my mom did for me.

  25. t.... ....

    A lot of great memories over the years listening to this song and singing along with my family. It's bitter-sweet meaning goes to another level when I think of my wife who passed 2 years ago.

    I know it wasn't intended by Berry Gordy, but I also can't help but to think of what it would mean having everything for Christmas---except a relationship with Christ. I know that I had everything for Christmas. Although I have the best present missing from my tree this year, I'm grateful for having her for 26 beautiful years and the children, memories, laughter, and love she left me with.

    Merry Christmas in all that it means.

    t.... ....

    I had everything for xmas until my son was taken from me so I understand merry xmas he passed in Feb 2018

    t.... ....

    @Kimberly Coleman I am very sorry for your loss. I know that your grief is different, and no one fully understands what you're going through. Unspeakable loss will always hurt, but the pain can lessen a bit as you grow stronger over time.

    I pray the Lord will comfort you, strengthen you, and bless you with healing on your journey through the holidays and beyond. May God bless you and your family.

    t.... ....

    Thank you so much
    I am praying for you and family as well
    Hoping you never forget those beautiful memories Happy Holidays
    Listening to everything for xmas this morning.

  26. J.... P....

    Richard street was a baaad. Dued

  27. M.... R....

    Sometimes memories roll down my cheeks my children grew up to these Christmas carols We was all Tagles 💜

  28. T.... M....

    I really love this song. This brings back good memories of the family trimming the tree while this song was playing.my wife passed away a year ago and I still think of her.on the last part when he says everything for Christmas but you.i start crying on that part.

  29. B.... K....

    My Favorite Christmas Song I Love This Song Made Me Cry And Smile Richard Richard Richard.......❤❤❤❤

  30. L.... C....

    reminds me of Christmas past😢love u mom Sharon ❤❤merry Christmas in heaven nothing the same without you

  31. S.... J....

    This was my daddy’s favorite song I miss you daddy.

  32. L.... W....

    Richard Street is jammin in heaven with this

  33. J.... H....

    Timeless! I wait all year to hear this beautiful, soulful Christmas music.

  34. D.... P....

    Yep it's that time yooo.Christmas round the corner ya heard

  35. I.... B....

    I Love The Temptations - Everything For Christmas!

  36. E.... L....

    When my kids were little we use to live with my mom and dad....we would put up the tree and play this album!!! Great memories.....kids are grown and mom and dad has passed away......just not the same

    E.... L....

    We did the same but we honor her every year by listening to their album while putting up the tree

    E.... L....

    Yes...Yes!

  37. T.... J....

    RICHARD ALLEN STREET, You are da man...R.I.P...

  38. A.... R....

    I can listen to the temps christmas album all year round!!! Brings back sooo many memories excuse me sooo many GOOD memories of my childhood... I miss and love you soo much daddy😢

    A.... R....

    Dannon Wilde

    A.... R....

    word, so many memories for me too

    A.... R....

    Shit me too

    A.... R....

    Amen to that I miss my mom

  39. A.... H....

    my childhood song.......R. I. P mom

  40. V.... M....

    this is the best Christmas song I love this song

  41. W.... U....

    childhood memories of being a army brat and going to grandmas for Christmas.

  42. w.... ....

    I miss my mommy................R.I.P.

    w.... ....

    willtynellyworth ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  43. j.... ....

    One of my favorites... Great Harmony... Melvin's Bass... Richard's Lead is Dynamic... Just a Great Song !!!

  44. M.... P....

    The ending is beautiful, makes me cry and smile at the same time.

    M.... P....

    My God, you make me cry and smile at the same time. I can understand!

    M.... P....

    Yes Yes it does !!

    M.... P....

    Myla Pope and for years I didn’t know what he says. This year I could hear him clearly. He said, “Who am I trying to fool”?

    M.... P....

    GMAN Shakespeare Yesssss!!!

  45. g.... g....

    No one does background like the Temps.....Merry Xmas everyone.

    g.... g....

    Rest in Peace Melvin

  46. B.... C....

    I've got eevvvv- Ooo Oooo OOOOOooooooo......  AWESOME!!!!!!

  47. N.... M....

    wow Richard really sung this one.

  48. T.... ....

    I Love All The Songs On Their Christmas Album But This One Is One Of My Favs! :) Good Job Tempts.

  49. H.... ....

    lovely

  50. L.... G....

    I LOVE THIS SONG TO DEATH!!!! I CAN NOT STOP LISTENING TO IT.

  51. a.... ....

    He goes off on the part " I got TURKEY and some CHEEEESTNUTS" LOL, Love this song classic.

    a.... ....

    aishaparker me too

    a.... ....

    My favorite part! LOL

    a.... ....

    My favorite part of the whole song!!!! 😂

  52. l.... ....

    Richard Street - oh yeah!

  53. p.... ....

    @QuaintTaint Amen on loving this song to DEATH. One of the most beautiful but sad love songs ever.

  54. g.... ....

    @JoeFlow88 This is my shittttttt! My father played this every year in our den, months before Christmas. That's how good the Temps are and I'm 24. Thanks Joe.

  55. L.... J....

    A Blessing !!!

  56. S.... D....

    So ready for christmas!

  57. J.... ....

    You're welcome. Enjoy and have a Merry Christmas.

  58. Q.... ....

    Thanks man! This is the jam! Do you have Kenny Lattimore's "This Holiday"?

  59. Q.... ....

    I LOVE THIS TO DEATH!!!!!

  60. J.... ....

    You're very welcome. Happy Holidays.

  61. d.... ....

    great christmas album. thanks for posting

  62. J.... ....

    Nooooo problem. Glad you enjoyed it.

  63. J.... B....

    Classic...Richard Street blows this out the water..."Ive got a box of chocolate cherrys...and a magnum of champagne" @1:26...great memories of this album as well as the jackson 5 christmas playing all day over and over on Christmas day as i was opening my toys and playing nintendo!