verse 1 
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Some time ago, at Santa's place up in the old North Pole 
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There lived a lump of anthracite whose parents called him Joel 
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Joel, Joel, the lump of coal happy as a lump can be 
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He just wants to keep Santa warm and make the elves cozy 

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But Santa Claus had other plans for Joel one fateful day 
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Joel, you're just the lump I need come join me on my sleigh 
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Joel, Joel, the lump of coal heart leapt up with joy 
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I'll soon be Santa's present to a lucky girl or boy 

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 We'll laugh and play together and hold each other tight 
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 Snuggle under clean white sheets when we go to sleep at night 
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 Then Santa's elves all laughed at Joel you're in for a surprise 
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 You're not a special Christmas gift you're just a booby prize 
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 What kid would ever want you you're filthy as can be 
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 Now you have to go and live with one who's been naughty 

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 But I make heat, poor Joel cried and electricity 
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 You pollute the air with CO2 and mercury 


verse 2 
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 Joel, Joel, the lump of coal fell down upon his knees 
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 I don't wanna live with a naughty kid don't make me, Santa, please 
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 But Santa laughed his jolly laugh  Ho, Ho, you stupid lump 
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 You're just the thing to teach this brat that Santa ain't no chump 


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 So off they flew and, before he knew Joel was in a sack 
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 He cried and yelled to Santa Claus why don't we just go back 

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 And then came Christmas morning 
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 And, much to Joel's surprise (Much to Joel's surprise) 
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 He saw a boy with the saddest face 
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 And tears were in his eyes (Tears were in his eyes) 
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 He picked Joel up and held him 
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 And said you can be my friend (Hey man, let's be friends) 
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 I would've liked some presents but 
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 You're what Santa chose to send (Santa chose to send) 
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 It's true, I've been a naughty boy 
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 And maybe that's a sin (Maybe that's a sin) 
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 If this is how Santa treats the kids, I'm just glad that I'm not him 

verse 3 
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 Joel, Joel, the lump of coal knew what he must do 
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 He said now I know the reason why I got sent to you 
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 Cause when a person hurts inside it turns him hard and cruel 
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 But I know how to make your pain into a precious jewel 

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 So take me in your hand, young man and squeeze with all your might 
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 Let's turn your pain and anger into something that shines bright 
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 Then Joel, Joel, the lump of coal he gave his life away 
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 Oh, one good naughty little boy had a diamond on Christmas day   

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