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You Gotta Get Up
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Aug 25, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Rich Mullins' Christmas song, covered by Carolyn Arends, captures the joyful anticipation of a child on Christmas morning. The lyrics express excitement about gifts and the wonder of the season, while also acknowledging the deeper meaning of Christmas—the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, which brings peace and goodwill. The song blends childlike enthusiasm with a gentle reminder of the spiritual significance of the holiday, making it a warm and reflective piece for the Christmas season.
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I thought Christmas Day would never come
But it's here at last, so mom and dad, the waiting's finally done
And you gotta get up, you gotta get up, you gotta get up
It's Christmas morning
Last night I heard reindeers on my roof
Well you may think I'm exaggerating but I swear I'm tellin' you the truth
And you gotta get up, you gotta get up, you gotta get up
It's Christmas morning
Did my sister get a baby doll? Did my brother get his bike?
Did I get that red wagon, the kind that makes you fly?
Oh, I hope there'll be peace on earth
I know there's good will toward men
On account of that Baby born in Bethlehem
Did my sister get her baby doll? Did my brother get his bike?
Did I get that red wagon, the kind that makes you fly?
Oh, I hope there'll be peace on earth
I know there's good will toward men
On account of that Baby born in Bethlehem
Mom and Daddy stayed up too late last night
Oh, I guess they got carried away in the Christmas candlelight
And you gotta get up, you gotta get up, you gotta get up
It's Christmas morning
And you gotta get up, you gotta get up, you gotta get up