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The Christmas Shoes



It was almost Christmas time

There I stood in another line

Tryin' to buy that last gift or two

Not really in the Christmas mood

Standing right in front of me

Was a little boy waiting anxiously

Pacing around like little boys do

And in his hands he held a pair of shoes

His clothes were worn and old

He was dirty from head to toe

And when it came his time to pay

I couldn't believe what I heard him say



Sir, I want to buy these shoes

For my mama, please

It's Christmas Even and these shoes are just her size

Could you hurry, sir

Daddy said there's not much time

You see mom's been sick for quite awhile

And I know these shoes would make her smile

And I want her to look beautiful

If mama meets Jesus tonight



He counted his pennies for the what seemed like years

Then the cashier said, "son, there's not enough here"

He searched his pockets frantically

Then he turned and looked at me

He said mama always made Christmas good at our hose

Through most years she did without

Tell me sir what am I going to do

Somehow I've got to buy these Christmas shoes

So I laid the money down

I just had to help him out

And I'll never forget the look on his face

When he said mama's gonna look so great



Sir, I want to buy these shoes

For my mama, please

It's Christmas Even and these shoes are just her size

Could you hurry, sir

Daddy said there's not much time

You see mom's been sick for quite awhile

And I know these shoes would make her smile

And I want her to look beautiful

If mama meets Jesus tonight



I knew I'd caught a glimpse of heaven's love

As he thanked me and ran out

I knew that God had sent that little boy my way

To remind me just what Christmas is all about



Sir I want to buy these shoes

For my mama, please

It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size

Could you hurry sir

Daddy says there's not much time

She's been sick for quite awhile

And I know these shoes will make her smile

And I want her to look beautiful

If mama meets Jesus tonight