Jing Bl(j. LOrD piErPoNt) My Gif i Yo (g. STeFaNi, j. TRaNtEr, BuSbEe) (Traditional) They put up the Christmas lights on my street I saw Santa at the mall hearing kids’ dreams And all this end of the year spirit’s got me so thankful But I really need you there when I get home Chorus: (Oooh-oooh-oooh) I can’t wait to give all my loving to my best friend (Oooh-oooh-oooh) All I want is you to take my love and give it back again Don’t need no money, don’t need a thing I don’t even need a wedding ring (s. CAhN, J. stYnE) All I need is love and the truth ProducersLe Music Publishing i Co. Inc. So (ASCAP), All rights on behalf And I got it, my gift is you of Producers Music Publishing Co., administered by Chappell and Co (ASCAP), All rights on behalf of Cahn Music Co. I don’t need nothing right for me to realize (ASCAP), administered by Imagen Sounds (oooh-ahh-oooh) And every moment you’re away feels like a waste of time So get back to me, back to mine Chorus (Ahh-ooh) x8 Don’t need no money, don’t need a thing I don’t even need a wedding ring All I need is love and the truth And I got it, my gift is you (Ooooh) My gift is you Break Out My Cocoon, LLC (ASCAP) / administered in the US and Canada by Hertz Lichtenstein (j. MOhR & f. GRuBeR) & Young, LLP / administered in the rest of the world by Kobalt Music Group Ltd, Justin’s School for Girls (BMI) and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp (BMI) All rights administered by S en Nigh Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, 7189 Music Publishing / Music of Big Deal / BMG (Traditional) Platinum Songs (BMI) All Rights Administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC
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A Lit(g. STeFaNi, Gi j. TRaNtEr, BuSbEe) Steadfast forecast this was always meant to be Yo Ma i F Sent down by the angels Heartbreak can’t fade all the plans that were made By a baby in a manger Bright light so bright it was shining like a north star Answer to a prayer How could I have known, that you would come along Featuing Li Ba S lto hitma(g. STeFaNi, b. SHeLtOn, j. TRaNtEr, BuSbEe) Chorus: I want to thank the storm that brought the snow When I was a little girl Thanks to the string of lights that make it glow I wondered who I‘d give all my love to But I want to thank you baby I asked Santa who he’d recommend You make it feel like Christmas It’s hard to believe I was so innocent It barely took a breath to realize As a little girl looking at the world We’re going to be a classic for all time Didn’t know that love could break me I want to thank you baby I was lying in my tears on the ground You make it feel like Christmas Couldn’t see where God would take me Here I am now looking at you Chorus: Got me thinking that love could save me Sweet gingerbread made with molasses How could I have known, that you would come along My heart skipped and I reacted Can’t believe that this is happening, Chorus Like a present sent from God When I was a little girl Sleigh bells singing hallelujah I had love at the top of my wish list Stars are shining on us too All my dreams were so unlimited I want to thank you baby It’s hard to believe I was so innocent You make it feel like Christmas Why do you feel so much like home to me (Home to me) Thought I was done for, thought that love had died Why do you feel so much like home to me But you came along I swear you saved my life And I want to thank you baby Chorus ‘Cause you make it feel like Christmas When I was a little girl Chorus I had love at the top of my wish list All my dreams were so unlimited I never thought I’d find a love like this It’s hard to believe I was so innocent But I found forever in that very first kiss I want to thank you baby Why do you feel so much like home to me You make it feel like Christmas Break Out My Cocoon, LLC (ASCAP) / administered in the US and Canada by Hertz Oooh, thank you baby Lichtenstein & Young, LLP / administered in the rest of the world by Kobalt Music Group I want to thank you baby Ltd, Justin’s School for Girls (BMI) and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp (BMI) All rights You make it feel like Christmas administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, 7189 Music Publishing / Music of Big Deal / BMG Platinum Songs (BMI) All Rights Administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC Break Out My Cocoon, LLC (ASCAP) / administered in the US and Canada by Hertz Lichtenstein & Young, LLP / administered in the rest of the world by Kobalt Music Group Ltd, Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Justin’s School for Girls (BMI) and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp (BMI) All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, 7189 Music Publishing / Music of Big Deal / BMG Platinum Songs (BMI) All Rights Administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC
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hitma(g. STeFaNi, j. TRaNtEr, Light BuSbEe) Late night, gotta do the wrapping Running out of tape You know how to always get me laughing Why you such a babe? (j. JAvItS, P. spRiNgEr, a.f. SPrInGeR) How is this my life? Sant Tamir Music Baby (ASCAP) Keep wondering if it’s true I just can’t believe there’s someone like you Chorus: When it’s cold outside put your arms around me And we’ll count down to December 25 I thank God I got you ‘cause you’re all that I need Under the Christmas lights Baby you and I Under the Christmas lights Don’t need mistletoe for kissing Get over here and play Let’s start making some traditions (i. BErLiN) And be my holiday WhiIrving Berlin Musichitma Company (ASCAP) Chorus How is this my life? Keep wondering if it’s true I just can’t believe there’s someone like you Break Out My Cocoon, LLC (ASCAP) / administered in the US and Canada by Hertz Lichtenstein & Young, LLP / administered in the rest of the world by Kobalt Music Group Ltd, Justin’s School for Girls (BMI) and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp (BMI) All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, 7189 Music Publishing / Music of Big Deal / BMG Platinum Songs (BMI) All Rights Administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC
Ne Ki e A yo h itma(g. STeFaNi, j. TRaNtEr, BuSbEe) I can’t see in this darkness So in need of forgiveness Wit (g.B STeFaNi, j. TRaNtEr, BuSbEe) ye Before all of my faith dies Show me the way like a northern light This year I’ve got so much to celebrate This Christmas is gonna be the best that I ever had Come find me ‘cause I can’t find myself Now I’ve got you, everything’s feeling brand new Chorus: This year I’ve got so much to celebrate I’m looking for you on Christmas Eve Chorus: All over the world the angels sing I never kissed anyone with blue eyes before you But I’m feeling lost can you save me I’m hearing silver bells when your lips do what they do I’m looking for you on Christmas Eve You’re getting these brown eyes seeing color it’s so true I’m looking for you on Christmas Eve I never kissed anyone with blue eyes before you Don’t know how I got where I am You make everyday feel just like a holiday Hurting so much I need healing You’re the answer to the every night prayer I pray All I have is what I can pray Now I’ve got you, everything’s feeling brand new Send me your mercy I need your grace You make everyday feel just like a holiday Chorus Chorus Come find me ‘cause I can’t find myself Now I know what they mean by love Chorus I finally know what they mean by love Break Out My Cocoon, LLC (ASCAP) / administered in the US and Canada by Hertz Lichtenstein & Young, LLP / administered in the Chorus x2 rest of the world by Kobalt Music Group Ltd, Justin’s School for Break Out My Cocoon, LLC (ASCAP) / administered in the US and Canada by Hertz Girls (BMI) and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp (BMI) All rights Lichtenstein & Young, LLP / administered in the rest of the world by Kobalt Music administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, 7189 Music Group Ltd, Justin’s School for Girls (BMI) and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp Publishing / Music of Big Deal / BMG Platinum Songs (BMI) (BMI) All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, 7189 Music All Rights Administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC Publishing / Music of Big Deal / BMG Platinum Songs (BMI) All Rights Administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC Executive Produced by Gwen Stefani & busbee Produced by busbee & Eric Valentine Mixed by Dave Clauss at Lula Recording, Jersey City, NJ Engineered by Eric Valentine & assisted by Jonathan Sterling at Barefoot Studios, Hollywood, CA 2nd Engineers: Cian Riordan & Wesley Seidman Lead Vocals Engineered by busbee & Dave Way & assisted by Peter Chun at The Way Station, Beverly Hills,CA Strings Engineered by Greg Koller at United Recording, Hollywood, CA Editing by Eric Caudieux, Dave Clauss, Eric Valentine, & busbee Mastered by Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering Production Coordinator Ivy Skoff Background Vocals Arranged by Grace Potter Production Coordinator Ivy Skoff Strings Arranged & Conducted by Patrick Warren Contracted by Shari Sutcliffe Horns Arranged by Patrick Warren & Stewart Cole A&R Direction by Aaron Bay-Schuck
JINGLE BELLS Vocals by Gwen Stefani Drums by Aaron Sterling Additional Drums/Percussion by Matt Musty Bass by Sean Hurley Electric Guitar by Greg Camp & John Storie Lap Steel Guitar by Eric Valentine Keyboards by Patrick Warren Trumpet & Flugelhorn by Stewart Cole, Danny Levin, Mike Rocha & Jamie Hovorka Tenor & Bari Saxophone/Flute by David Moyer Tenor & Bari Saxophone by Peter Slocombe Trombone/Bass Trombone by Ryan Dragon Background Vocals by Dolly Sparks, Laura Mace & Monet Owens LET IT SNOW Vocals by Gwen Stefani Drums by Aaron Sterling Additional Drums/Percussion by Matt Musty Percussion by Eric Valentine & busbee Bass by Sean Hurley Electric Guitar & Solo by Greg Camp Electric Guitar by John Storie Hammond B-3 by Patrick Warren Background Vocals by Dolly Sparks, Laura Mace, Monet Owens & Erica Canales Violin by Charles Bisharat (Concertmaster), Eric Gorfain, Joel Pargman, Mario DeLeon, Daphne Chen, Robin Olson, Natalie Leggett, John Wittenberg, Songa Lee & Michele Richards Viola by Matthew Funes, Leah Katz, Darrin McCann & Kathryn Reddish Cello by Vanessa Freebairn-Smith, Richard Dodd & Alisha Bauer MY GIFT IS YOU Vocals by Gwen Stefani Drums by Aaron Sterling Percussion/Timpani by Matt Musty Bass by Sean Hurley Electric Guitar by Greg Camp & John Storie Piano by Patrick Warren Background Vocals by Dolly Sparks, Laura Mace, Monet Owens & Erica Canales Violin by Charles Bisharat (Concertmaster), Eric Gorfain, Joel Pargman, Mario DeLeon, Daphne Chen, Robin Olson, Natalie Leggett, John Wittenberg, Songa Lee & Michele Richards Viola by Matthew Funes, Leah Katz, Darrin McCann & Kathryn Reddish Cello by Vanessa Freebairn-Smith, Richard Dodd & Alisha Bauer SILENT NIGHT Vocals by Gwen Stefani Drums by Aaron Sterling Percussion by Matt Musty Bass by Sean Hurley Electric Guitar by Greg Camp & John Storie Piano by Patrick Warren Background Vocals Performed by Dolly Sparks, Laura Mace & Monet Owens Violin by Charles Bisharat (Concertmaster), Eric Gorfain, Joel Pargman, Mario DeLeon, Daphne Chen, Robin Olson, Natalie Leggett, John Wittenberg, Songa Lee & Michele Richards Viola by Matthew Funes, Leah Katz, Darrin McCann & Kathryn Reddish Cello by Vanessa Freebairn-Smith, Richard Dodd & Alisha Bauer WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL Vocals by Gwen Stefani Drums by Aaron Sterling Percussion by Matt Musty, Cian Riordan & Jonathan Sterling Bass by Sean Hurley Electric Guitar by Greg Camp & John Storie Harpsichord by Patrick Warren Piano by busbee Background Vocals Performed by Dolly Sparks, Laura Mace & Monet Owens Violin by Charles Bisharat (Concertmaster), Eric Gorfain, Joel Pargman, Mario DeLeon, Daphne Chen, Robin Olson, Natalie Leggett, John Wittenberg, Songa Lee & Michele Richards Viola by Matthew Funes, Leah Katz, Darrin McCann & Kathryn Reddish Cello by Vanessa Freebairn-Smith, Richard Dodd & Alisha Bauer LAST CHRISTMAS Vocals by Gwen Stefani Drums by Aaron Sterling Additional Drums/Percussion by Matt Musty Percussion by Eric Valentine Bass by Sean Hurley Electric Guitar by Greg Camp & John Storie Piano/Glockenspeil/Tubular Bells/Celeste by Patrick Warren Piano/Vibes by busbee Background Vocals by Dolly Sparks, Laura Mace & Monet Owens Violin by Charles Bisharat (Concertmaster), Eric Gorfain, Joel Pargman, Mario DeLeon, Daphne Chen, Robin Olson, Natalie Leggett, John Wittenberg, Songa Lee & Michele Richards Viola by Matthew Funes, Leah Katz, Darrin McCann & Kathryn Reddish Cello by Vanessa Freebairn-Smith, Richard Dodd & Alisha Bauer YOU MAKE IT FEEL LIKE CHRISTMAS featuring Blake Shelton Vocals by Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton (Blake Shelton appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Nashville) Drums by Aaron Sterling Percussion by Matt Musty Bass by Sean Hurley Electric Guitar by Greg Camp & John Storie Piano/Celeste by Patrick Warren Trumpet by Stewart Cole, Mike Rocha & Jamie Hovorka Trombone by Danny Levin & busbee Trombone/Bass Trombone by Ryan Dragon Background Vocals Performed by Dolly Sparks, Laura Mace, Monet Owens & Erica Canales UNDER THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Vocals by Gwen Stefani Drums by Aaron Sterling Percussion/Timpani/Hand Claps by Matt Musty Bass by Sean Hurley Electric Guitar/Hand Claps by Greg Camp & John Storie Piano by Patrick Warren Trumpet/Flugelhorn by Stewart Cole Trombone by Danny Levin Trumpet by Mike Rocha & Jamie Hovorka Clarinet by Peter Slocombe Flute/Piccolo by David Moyer Bass Trom- bone by Ryan Dragon Trombone by busbee Background Vocals Performed by Dolly Sparks, Laura Mace & Monet Owens SANTA BABY Vocals by Gwen Stefani Drums by Aaron Sterling Percussion by Matt Musty Bass by Sean Hurley Electric Guitar by Greg Camp & John Storie Dulcitone by Patrick Warren Vibes by Nick Mancini Background Vocals Performed by Dolly Sparks, Laura Mace & Monet Owens Violin by Charles Bisharat (Concertmaster), Eric Gorfain, Joel Pargman, Mario DeLeon, Daphne Chen, Robin Olson, Natalie Leggett, John Wittenberg, Songa Lee & Michele Richards Viola by Matthew Funes, Leah Katz, Darrin McCann & Kathryn Reddish Cello by Vanessa Freebairn-Smith, Richard Dodd & Alisha Bauer WHITE CHRISTMAS Vocals by Gwen Stefani Drums/Percussion by Matt Musty Bass by Sean Hurley Electric Guitar by Greg Camp & John Storie Piano/Dulcitone by Patrick Warren Trumpet by Stewart Cole, Mike Rocha & Jamie Hovorka Background Vocals Performed by Dolly Sparks, Laura Mace & Monet Owens Violin by Charles Bisharat (Concertmaster), Eric Gorfain, Joel Pargman, Mario DeLeon, Daphne Chen, Robin Olson, Natalie Leggett, John Wittenberg, Songa Lee & Michele Richards Viola by Matthew Funes, Leah Katz, Darrin McCann & Kathryn Reddish Cello by Vanessa Freebairn-Smith, Richard Dodd & Alisha Bauer NEVER KISSED ANYONE WITH BLUE EYES Vocals by Gwen Stefani Drums by Aaron Sterling Percussion by Matt Musty Bass by Sean Hurley Electric Guitar by Greg Camp & John Storie Hammond B-3 by Patrick Warren Piano by busbee Trumpet/French Horn/Flugelhorn by Stewart Cole Trombone/Alto Horn/Flugelhorn by Danny Levin Flugelhorn by Mike Rocha Trumpet by Jamie Hovorka Trombone by Ryan Dragon & busbee Background Vocals by Dolly Sparks, Laura Mace and Monet Owens CHRISTMAS EVE Vocals by Gwen Stefani Drums by Aaron Sterling Percussion by Matt Musty Bass by Sean Hurley Electric Guitars by Greg Camp & John Storie Piano/Keyboards by Patrick Warren Piano by busbee Background Vocals by Dolly Sparks, Laura Mace & Monet Owens Violin by Charles Bisharat (Concertmaster), Eric Gorfain, Joel Pargman, Mario DeLeon, Daphne Chen, Robin Olson, Natalie Leggett, John Wittenberg, Songa Lee & Michele Richards Viola by Matthew Funes, Leah Katz, Darrin McCann & Kathryn Reddish Cello by Vanessa Freebairn-Smith, Richard Dodd & Alisha Bauer Special thanks to Donato Sepulveda and Quixote studios. Giftwrap designs courtesy of the Hallmark Archives.
EHxecutive Produceddbd by: Gwen Stefani & busbee CHreative Direction: Gwen Stefani Photography: Jamie Nelson Art Direction & Layout: Jolie Clemens Layout: Emily Frye Management: Irving Azoff & Tina Kennedy for Azoff Music Management Legal ReprLesentation: Seth Lichtenstein for Hertz Lichtenstein & Young Twitter & InHstagram: @GwenStefani GwenStefani.com Facebook: Facebook.com/gwenstefani
This album is dedicated to my three babies Kingston, Zuma and Apollo. You are a true gift from God. I lHove you. Merry CHhristmas. Praise be to Jesus CHhrist, now and forever. AmLen. Merry CHhristmas!
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