Make Way for the Christmas Hush

by Mike Janzen | for The Compassion Series


MAKE WAY FOR THE CHRISTMAS HUSH

I’ll be right by your side
I’ll be right by your side
I’ll be your waiting friend
I’ll be there till the end

In the hustle and the bustle of the holidays
In the rumble and the tumble when life slips away
In the places and the spaces where you want to hide
There’s always someone near

In the hoopla and the poompa of the fa-la-la-lahs
In the muddle and the fuddle of the winter blahs
In the frenzy of the shopping, in the crazy to and fro
There’s something you oughtta know

I’ll be right by your side
I’ll be right by your side
I’ll see beyond the fuss and slow down from this rush
Make way for the Christmas ….Hush

In the sadness, in the old blues there’s a waiting note
Sing it softly, hum it gladly, then just clear your throat
It’s a buzz that all are cherished, it’s a merry melody
When you know you’re never left alone 

I’ll be right by your side
I’ll be right by your side, come rain or shine
I’ll see behind the fuss and slow down from this rush
Make way for the Christmas ….Hush

Always quiet round the bend
Silent moments, now and then
Find the gentleness and tenderness of heart
See the people round so dear
See the lonely, bring good cheer
Practice kindness to each one throughout the year

I’ll be right by your side
I’ll be right by your side, I will not hide
I’ll slow the need to rush, through all this snow and slush
Make way for the Christmas ….Hush

Music:  Mike Janzen
Lyrics:  Mike Janzen, Tim Huff
Copyright 2019
All rights reserved

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Music by: Mike Janzen
Lyrics by: Mike Janzen and Tim Huff
Piano and Vocals: Mike Janzen
Upright Bass: Ross Macintyre
Drums: Davide DiRenzo
Produced by: Mike Janzen
Engineered and Mixed by: Timothy Abraham
Assistant Engineer: Jon Unger
Video by Pete Klassen


 


When I envisioned a musical component to the Christmas Hush project, I knew Mike Janzen was the perfect choice! One of Canada’s greatest musical treasures, Mike is also a dear friend, a sweet family man and one of the humblest people I know. What an honour and joy to have him share his great talent with me, with this project… and with YOU!


Mike’s song “Make way for The Christmas Hush” is magical, and the perfect musical companion to the book. It’s playful, fun and tender all at once in melody, lyric and tone. And as you enjoy the song, listen for the names of all nine of the book’s characters tucked in the lyrics!
In addition to this gift of a song, Mike also wrote and performed a piano score for the Christmas Hush launch event stage performances featuring acclaimed actor-producer Jason Hildebrand. Now, each Christmas season you can hear that music as the show is transformed into a live touring production! Watch for details on the “Make Way for the Christmas Hush” stage show!


Mike Janzen is a Toronto based musician whose music is a blend of folk, jazz and classical music.  He has played across North America with Steve Bell and in 2015 his album Nudging Forever was nominated for a Juno award.  In 2018 he released a solo piano record called Lent which came out of a concussion he suffered in 2016.  Currently he lives in Toronto with his family and is presently working on a new project based out of the Psalms. Read more on Mike’s website.