I have to say Gary ... I'm a fan, but the intro portion you sang and played before the words "Merry Christmas Darling" sounded like a different song to me. That tune has become a standard in my book, and I don't take too many liberties with the tried and true. Your overall presentation is very smooth, but the melody and changes are just too foreign to my ears. I know, I'm fussy where Karen is concerned, but it'd be like changing the melody to "My Way" or "As Time Goes By" ... just shouldn't be done in most cases.
Just my opinion - I still love ya.