The Hearth Of Home
	(written by Mike Bryant)
key of D

Male Vocals
Verse 1
Oh the snow is drifting deep against the
	pine trees on the hill
The world outside is frozen
Everything is quiet and still
But inside these walls the cedar fire
Casts off a soft glow light
Casting dancing golden shadows
In the middle of the night

Female Vocals
Verse 2
I've gotten flour on my apron and there's
	icing on my hands
From making magic in the kitchen
Just the way my mama planned
The scent of cinnamon and ginger
Fills the hallway and the stairs
As we whisper out our gratitude
And we offer up our prayers

Male & Female Together
Chorus
Oh it's the warmth of the fireplace
And the glow that's in your eyes
It's the way our youngest children
Look up with wonder and surprise
From the homemade sugar cookies
To the presents by the tree
No I couldn't want for anything
As long as your loves here with me

(Musical Break - 8 Measures)

Male & Female Split Vocals
Verse 3
Just a simple country Christmas
With the ones I love the best
In the quiet of the evening when our weary
	hearts can rest
The stockings hang in rhythm
On the mantle made of pine
Tracing back the memories of a different
	place and time

Male & female together
Chorus
Now the papers flying everywhere
As the children shout with glee
Beneath the homemade ornaments
Hanging on the Christmas tree

Male Vocals
You hand me a cup of coffee
As you lean against my side
With a love so deep and honest
That it fills me up with pride

Male & Female Together
We don't need the fancy diamonds
Or the silver and the gold
Just the laughter, love and memories
That will last and not grow old