Joel The Lump Of Coal

verse 1 Some time ago at Santa’s place up in the old North Pole There lived a lump of anthracite whose parents called him Joel Joel Joel the lump of coal happy as a lump can be He just wants to keep Santa warm and make the elves cozy But Santa Claus had other plans for Joel one fateful day Joel you’re just the lump I need come join me on my sleigh Joel Joel the lump of coal heart leapt up with joy I’ll soon be Santa’s present to a lucky girl or boy   Bridge    We’ll laugh and play together and hold each other tight  Snuggle under clean white sheets when we go to sleep at night  Then Santa’s elves all laughed at Joel you’re in for a surprise  You’re not a special Christmas gift you’re just a booby prize  What kid would ever want you you’re filthy as can be  Now you have to go and live with one who’s been naughty  But I make heat poor Joel cried and electricity  You pollute the air with CO2 and mercury verse 2  Joel Joel the lump of coal fell down upon his knees  I don’t wanna live with a naughty kid don’t make me Santa please  But Santa laughed his jolly laugh  Ho Ho you stupid lump  You’re just the thing to teach this brat that Santa ain’t no chump  So off they flew and before he knew Joel was in a sack  He cried and yelled to Santa Claus why don’t we just go back Bridge    And then came Christmas morning  And much to Joel’s surprise (Much to Joel’s surprise)  He saw a boy with the saddest face  And tears were in his eyes (Tears were in his eyes)  He picked Joel up and held him  And said you can be my friend (Hey man let’s be friends)  I would’ve liked some presents but  You’re what Santa chose to send (Santa chose to send)  It’s true I’ve been a naughty boy  And maybe that’s a sin (Maybe that’s a sin)  If this is how Santa treats the kids I’m just glad that I’m not him verse 3  Joel Joel the lump of coal knew what he must do  He said now I know the reason why I got sent to you  Cause when a person hurts inside it turns him hard and cruel  But I know how to make your pain into a precious jewel  So take me in your hand young man and squeeze with all your might  Let’s turn your pain and anger into something that shines bright  Then Joel Joel the lump of coal he gave his life away  Oh one good naughty little boy had a diamond on Christmas day    Outro  ()      |   |     |     ||