The plane's on time I'm so glad to see
Everyone's so glad, smiling cheerfully
Presents are stacked in the seat next to me
Christmas with family is the place to be
I want to be home for Christmas Day
Family and friends are on their way
With lots of food and time for play
I want to be home for Christmas Day
I wonder how much the kids have grown
I wonder if Auntie still lives alone
So much about family is now unknown
This is the slowest plane I've been on
I want to be home for Christmas Day
Family and friends are on their way
With lots of food and time for play
I want to be home for Christmas Day
Years slip by so fast, where did they go
Yesterday I was young hoping for snow
Now I hope the Christmas Spirit shows
As I head home to see all those I've known
I want to be home for Christmas Day
Family and friends are on their way
With lots of food and time for play
I want to be home for Christmas Day