Happy Next Year!

Last year was two
This year is seven
Maybe next year
We’ll be at eleven
Next year, maybe next year
Happy new year, be happier here

Everyone’s making a list
And checking it twice
This year we’ve been bad
Maybe next year we’ll be nice
Next year, maybe next year
Happy new year, maybe next year

We lost one on the way
But he’s here in spirit
Better sing louder
So that he may hear it
Next year, maybe next year
Happy new year, be happier here

It’s year two
Going on ten
It’ll get better
But no one knows when
Next year, maybe next year
Happy new year, be happier here

Happy holidays
I say through my mask
When will it be better
Whimpering you ask
Next year, maybe next year
Happy next year, be happier here

Originally written in December 2021
Happy Next Year! - first draft - YouTube demo video