Reply #14: Coming Out for Christmas -- sing to the tune of "Hark! . . . [View All]

[Bertha Venation]

"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" Sing along!

I intend to drop a bomb
on my dear old dad and mom
for this year, without a doubt,
is the Christmas I come out
first I'll get their full attention
then slip in a subtle mention:
"Tasty turkey. Perfect peas.
Would someone pass (I'm gay) the cheese?"
That should do the job okay
when I come out on Christmas day

O say, can you see it now
watch my parents have a cow
or perhaps if fate is kind
they'll insist that they don't mind
then they'll say "we've always guessed --
after all, look how you're dressed.
Seven earrings in one ear?
We're not quite that dense, my dear."
They'll adore me anyway
when I come out on Christmas day

Coming out to everyone
makes the winter doldrums fun
it's a noble thing to do
why don't you come on out too?
make the choice - damn consequence!
lift your voice - get off the fence!
shout it from the highest roof
gay is great, and you're the proof
make the season bright and gay
come on out on Christmas day

It loses plenty because you can't hear the arrangement. It was a blast to perform.