"Pretty Paper" is a song written by country music singer-songwriter Willie Nelson in 1963. After being signed to Monument Records, Nelson played the song for producer Fred Foster.

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At Christmastime, he’d hawk ribbons and gift wrap, calling out, “Pretty paper!” A few years later, after Willie had moved to Nashville, he was walking around his farm when he had a vivid …

Dec 23, 2025 · Willie Nelson’s “Pretty Paper” is a reflective holiday song rooted in real-life observation, focusing on quiet moments and overlooked people.

This is the original “PRETTY PAPER” by Roy Orbison in 1963! Orbison was the first to record it and reached #6 in the UK (released in 1964 because “BLUE BAYOU” was still high on the …

Willie Nelson "Pretty Paper": Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue Wrap your presents to your darling from you Pretty pencils to w...

Original lyrics of Pretty Paper song by Willie Nelson. Explain your version of song meaning, find more of Willie Nelson lyrics. Watch official video, print or download text in PDF. Comment and …

Orbison was the first to record it and reached #6 in the UK (released in 1964 because "BLUE BAYOU" was still high on the charts in Europe) and #15 on the USA Pop charts in 1963 with …

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Pretty Paper is the first Christmas album and 24th studio album by country singer Willie Nelson. It was also his last release of the 1970s. Nelson reunited with producer/arranger Booker T. …