Released: December 11, 2016
Songwriter: Amy Wadge Ed Sheeran
Producer: Julian Bunetta
[Verse 1]
Winter days, turn to grey, put the headlights on
Snow and rain, wiped away, I can't keep my eyes on the road
When I'm driving home
I got tears, running down, burning in my eyes and
You and I, heated by the flicker of a lighter glow
And I let it go
[Pre-Chorus]
But I just got here
I know it's been a while darling, dear
There's been a change in the time of year
When the frost bites the snow
And Christmas comes around
[Chorus]
For the down-and-outs
And broken lay-abouts
What will they do now?
When Christmas comes around
We were so in love
Till I messed it up
But who will love me now?
When Christmas comes around
[Verse 2]
Family asking me, why I let you go
Telling me, its a mistake
I'm telling them that I know
But I can't call you
You're in a space, better place
Loving on a new man
I don't blame you at all
You did all that you can, I know
[Pre-Chorus]
But I just got here
I know it's been a while darling, dear
There's been a change in the time of year
When the frost bites the snow
And Christmas comes around
[Chorus]
For the down and outs
And broken lay-abouts
What will they do now?
When Christmas comes around
We were so in love
Till I messed it up
But who will love me now?
When Christmas comes around
[Bridge]
And I'm sick of all the songs
The Christmas sing-alongs
The merry and the cheer
'Cause I don't feel like that this year
All the bells are out of sync
And my soul is on the brink
So I'll have myself a drink, and sing
When Christmas comes around
[Chorus + Outro]
For the down-and-outs
And broken lay-abouts
What will they do now?
When Christmas comes around
We were so in love
Till I messed it up
But who will love me now?
When Christmas comes around
Who will love me now?
When Christmas comes around
Winter days, turn to grey, put the headlights on
Snow and rain, wiped away, I can't keep my eyes on the road
When I'm driving home
I got tears, running down, burning in my eyes and
You and I, heated by the flicker of a lighter glow
And I let it go
[Pre-Chorus]
But I just got here
I know it's been a while darling, dear
There's been a change in the time of year
When the frost bites the snow
And Christmas comes around
[Chorus]
For the down-and-outs
And broken lay-abouts
What will they do now?
When Christmas comes around
We were so in love
Till I messed it up
But who will love me now?
When Christmas comes around
[Verse 2]
Family asking me, why I let you go
Telling me, its a mistake
I'm telling them that I know
But I can't call you
You're in a space, better place
Loving on a new man
I don't blame you at all
You did all that you can, I know
[Pre-Chorus]
But I just got here
I know it's been a while darling, dear
There's been a change in the time of year
When the frost bites the snow
And Christmas comes around
[Chorus]
For the down and outs
And broken lay-abouts
What will they do now?
When Christmas comes around
We were so in love
Till I messed it up
But who will love me now?
When Christmas comes around
[Bridge]
And I'm sick of all the songs
The Christmas sing-alongs
The merry and the cheer
'Cause I don't feel like that this year
All the bells are out of sync
And my soul is on the brink
So I'll have myself a drink, and sing
When Christmas comes around
[Chorus + Outro]
For the down-and-outs
And broken lay-abouts
What will they do now?
When Christmas comes around
We were so in love
Till I messed it up
But who will love me now?
When Christmas comes around
Who will love me now?
When Christmas comes around