One scientist claims he has created the ‘happiest Christmas song ever’.
The song, named ‘Love’s Not Just For Christmas’, uses a formula designed to produce the perfect festive tune.
The three minute track features sleigh bells ringing in the chorus and 21 mentions of the word ‘Christmas’ – proven to evoke happiness in people.
The formula for the song was created by Dr Joe Bennett, a Boston Conservatory musicologist.
‘There is no simple formula for a successful song, and in practice songwriters combine their own experience, musical skills and personal creative preferences when writing,’ he said.
He studied the lyrics, tempo, musical key and vocals of 200 Christmas songs.
The type of singer was noted down and then the songs were broken down into nine broad themes.
His study also discovered lyrics talking about Santa, snow, home, peace and love, along with sleigh bells in the chorus are important.
LYRICS FOR THE ‘WORLD’S HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS SONG’
Love’s Not Just For Christmas
I filled your stocking to the very top
Put your coffee in a Christmas cup
And the children sing
As the church bells ring everywhere
Everyone’s about the peace on earth
A little Christmassing for what it’s worth,
And the whole world smiles –
There’s only love in the air
Snow fall faster
Go get santa now…
Christmas
Wrap it and send it
Christmas
However you spend it
Make December last forever – whoa
Christmas
Love one another
Christmas
A spell that we’re under
Make December last forever – whoa
‘Cause love’s not just for Christmas
I put a lot of tinsel on the tree
Bought a turkey and some brandy cream
And my mistletoe
Is hanging in the hope of a kiss
Snow fall faster
Go get santa now…
Chorus
All that you wish for
(Christmas)
Is right outside your door
Family, friends; everyone you depend on is here…
Chorus
Lyrics for the song were written by Harriet Green and Steve Anderson, who penned hits for Kylie and Britney Spears, the song can be found on Youtube and Spotify.
Mr Anderson said: ‘Over the years I have been lucky enough to have written and produced Christmas tracks and albums… hopefully we’ve risen to the challenge and provided a song people will love not only this Christmas, but for every Christmas to come.’
The song was recorded by the London Community Gospel Choir and there will be live performances to make shoppers happier at intu shopping centres around the UK over the Christmas period.
TOP 10 MOST POPULAR CHRISTMAS SONGS
1. All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
2. Last Christmas – Wham!
3. Fairytale of New York (feat. Kirsty MacColl) – The Pogues
4. Merry Christmas Everyone – Shakin’ Stevens
5. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Andy Williams
6. Do They Know It’s Christmas? – Band Aid
7. It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas – Michael Bublė
8. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday – Wizzard
9. Step Into Christmas – Elton John
10. Wonderful Christmas time – Paul McCartney
