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Joel, The Lump of Coal

The Killers

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Joel, The Lump of Coal

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Some time ago at Santa's placeUp in the old North poleThere lived a lump of anthraciteWhose parents called him JoelJoel, Joel, the lump of coalHappy as a lump can beHe just wants to keep Santa warmAnd make the elves cosyBut Santa Claus had other plansFor Joel one fateful day"Joel, you're just the lump I needCome join me on my sleigh"Joel, Joel, the lump of coalHeart leapt up with joy"I'll soon be Santa's present toA lucky girl or boyWe'll laugh and play togetherAnd we'll hold each other tightSnuggle under clean white sheetsWhen we go to sleep at night"Then Santa's elves all laughed at Joel"You're in for a surpriseYou're not a special Christmas giftYou're just a booby prizeWhat kid would ever want you?You're filthy as can beAnd now you have to go and liveWith one who's been naughty"That made keepPoor Joel crying in electricyYou pollute the airWith CO2 and MercuryJoel, Joel, the lump of coalFell down upon his knees"I don't want to live with a naughty kidDon't make me, Santa, please"But Santa laughed his jolly laugh"Ho ho, you stupid lumpYou're just the thing to teach this bratThat Santa ain't no chump, ho ho ho"So off they flew and before he knewJoel was in a sackHe cried and yelled to Santa Claus"Why don't we just go back? "And then came Christmas morningAnd much to Joel's surpriseHe saw a boy with the saddest faceAnd tears were in his eyes(Tears were in his eyes)He picked Joel up, he held himHe said "You can be my friend"(Be my next best friend)"I would have liked some presents butYou're what Santa chose to send"(Santa chose to send)"It's true I've been a naughty boyAnd maybe that's a sin"(Maybe that's a sin)"But if this is how Santa treats the kidsI'm just glad that I'm not him"Joel, Joel, the lump of coalKnew what he must doHe said "Now I know the reason whyI got sent to you"Because when a person hurts insideIt turns him hard and cruelBut I know how to make your painInto a precious jewelSo take me in your hand, young manAnd squeeze with all your mightLet's turn your pain and anger intoSomething that shines bright"And Joel, Joel, the lump of coalHe gave his life awaySo one good naughty little boyHad a diamond on Christmas day

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