00:11It was Christmas Eve, the rain was falling down
00:17No lights or trees, no magic in our town
00:22Mama gave me coins, just enough to spare
00:28For bread and milk and a whispered prayer
00:33My coat was thin, my shoes worn through
00:38But I walked with love in all I had to do
00:44On the way back home, near a corner light
00:49I heard a little cry in the silent night
00:54And there he was, in the cold and the rain
00:59A shivering pup with a whimper of pain
01:05I picked him up, held him close to my chest
01:11Said you're the Christmas I never guessed
01:16No ribbon or wrapping, no shiny gold tag
01:21Just a wag of his tail and a soggy old rag
01:27And I knew in that moment, through all of the fuss
01:34That this little dog was a Christmas for us
01:39I ran through the door, said, Daddy, come and see
01:43He was all alone, but he's safe now with me
01:50My father knelt down, a smile in his eyes
01:55Like he saw a miracle ride in front of our lives
02:00We gathered around, the fire burning bright
02:06With that little pup, it felt just right
02:11We shared all around, and we thanked the Lord
02:17For this little gift that we can't afford
02:22And there he was, in the cold and the rain
02:28A shivering pup with a whimper of pain
02:33I picked him up, held him close to my chest
02:38Said you're the Christmas I never guessed
02:44No ribbon or wrapping, no shiny gold tag
02:49Just a wag of his tail and a soggy old rag
02:55And I knew in that moment, through all of the fuss
03:02That this little dog was a Christmas for us
03:07So each Christmas Eve, when the snow starts to fall
03:12I remember that pup, who gave me his all
03:18No gifts under trees, no glitter or shine
03:23Just love in our hearts, we found joy divine
03:29And there he was, in the cold and the rain
03:34A shivering pup with a whimper of pain
03:40I picked him up, held him close to my chest
03:45Said you're the Christmas I never guessed
03:57I never guessed
03:59I never guessed
