Let’s hear it for Desiree Goyette and Lou Rawls.

You can never find an elf when you need one
When you’ve got to get that toy underneath the tree
Yeah, when an elf is what you need
His energy, his speed,
There never seems to be one who’s free

Then comes that magical moment
So that story goes on Christmas eve.
When elves and other weirdos,
Think it’s better to give than receive.

See, you can never find an elf when you need one
And you don’t know what you’re gonna do
But if you believe
The magic of Christmas eve,
But, then… one… finds… you!

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