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I Hate Christmas

by Erin O'Dowd

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Whether you hate Christmas every year, just this year (as the song’s chorus says), or you love Christmas, but also love good music, this song is for you!

“I Hate Christmas” has 1960’s “It’s My Party, and I’ll Cry if I Want To” vibes. It has John Prine and Elizabeth Cook inspired country comedy vibes. But trust me, the story is true & the writing is authentic.

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lyrics

Walkin down the street at dawn
Boy I haven’t seen you in so long
And I’m just wishin you were here
I just wanna hold you near
It’s been so hard to find the cheer
It’s been so hard now for the last few years
That you dump me Christmas Eve, I didn’t know
Or, that I’d throw your gifts in the snow

So, I hate Christmas
I hate Christmas
I hate Christmas, This year

Moved into a friend’s downtown
Rode the elevator up as my heart sunk to the ground
Workin at the bar in tears
Servin alcoholics for a bill and free beers
My boss says I should smile more
That makes me wanna punch him, n’head for the door

So, I hate Christmas
I hate Christmas
I hate Christmas, this year

Yeah, I hate Christmas
I hate Christmas
I hate Christmas, This year

But the celebration’s happenin
Carolers outside my house
I moved to East Nashville
And you can’t find me now
And inside now I’ve found my light
I wanna feel good on Christmas night...

But, I hate Christmas
I hate Christmas
I hate Christmas, This year

Yeah, I hate Christmas
I hate Christmas
I hate Christmas, This year...

credits

released December 18, 2021
Written by Erin O’Dowd & Clayton Colvin (BMI)
Erin O’Dowd- Vocals
Clayton Colvin- Acoustic Guitar
King Corduroy- Electric Guitar
Co-Produced by Clayton Colvin, Erin O’Dowd, & King Corduroy
Engineered & Mastered by King Corduroy at Dalewood Sound in Madison, TN.
Cover Art by Erin O’Dowd

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Erin O'Dowd Nashville, Tennessee

Erin O'Dowd’s lofty Americana sound & lilting country vocals are reminiscent of simpler times. Her songs speak of love, endless longing, and adventure wrapped up in lush musical medicine. Her debut album, OLD TOWN, released as “Best New Music” on the front page of American Songwriter. She’s opened for Kenny Rogers and Lloyd Maines (The Chicks) & billed major festivals. ... more

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