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Christmas Wrapping

Original Artist: Waitresses

Year Released: 1981

Duration: 5:23

Genres: New Wave, Post-Punk, Pop, Holiday

Themes: Songs for Winter Holidays

Lyric Density: 74

Performance Tips

  • Focus on breath management during the verses, as the lyrics are delivered in long, continuous "rambling" anecdotes with very few natural pauses.
  • Lean into the storytelling aspect of the song by using a conversational, slightly deadpan tone rather than trying to hit traditional melodic notes.
  • Watch out for the breakdown after the second chorus; the instrumental section is long, so use that time to keep the crowd engaged before the final "grocery store" verse begins.

Available Karaoke Versions

Christmas Wrapping
Waitresses
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