Twas the Night Before Christmas (Hillbilly Style)
By Larry B
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the hills
The kinfolk were drinkin’ as they tend to their stills
The longjohns were hung by the chimney with care
No stockings were found, just underwear
The children were nestled so high in their bunks
Their quilts made of skins from rabbits and skunks
Granny with her false teeth and gun on her knee
Was waiting for Santa as she sat by the tree
From out of the barn there arose such a noise
We thought it was Grandpa drinkin’ with the boys
But what to my wandering eye should appear
It was just cousin Cleatus in mama’s brassiere
And then from the rooftop we heard it at last
Like the sound of thunder or a shot gun blast
We have Christmas dinner, it’s finally here
Granny kidnapped Santa while we shot his deer
Venison all covered with onions for stew
And even old Santa enjoyed some too
His belly was full when he walked out the door
But he couldn’t resist when we offered him more
Well that’s the story of our Christmas here
Merry Christmas to all ’til the same time next year