Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Bebo Norman Lyrics


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Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on our troubles
Will be out of sight

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on our troubles
Will be miles away

Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore,
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us, once more

Through the years we all will be together
If the Lord allows
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough,
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now,

Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore,
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us, once more

Through the years we all will be together
If the Lord allows.




Hang a shining star upon the highest bough,
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now

Overall Meaning

"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is a classic Christmas song that has been sung by many artists, but perhaps most notably by Judy Garland in the 1944 musical film "Meet Me in St. Louis". The lyrics, written by Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin, convey a message of hope and optimism during the holiday season, encouraging listeners to let go of their troubles and enjoy the moment.


The first two verses of the song set the tone for a joyful Christmas, telling listeners to lighten their hearts and forget their problems. The phrase "let your heart be light" suggests that the weight of the world can be lifted during this special time of the year, and the line "From now on our troubles will be out of sight" offers a hopeful promise that things will get better. The third verse of the song reflects on the past, with the line "Here we are as in olden days, happy golden days of yore" evoking feelings of nostalgia and sentimentality. The final verse looks towards the future, acknowledging that the years may bring change and separation, but expressing hope that "through the years we all will be together".


The overall message of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is one of hope, joy, and togetherness. It encourages listeners to cherish the present moment, celebrate with loved ones, and look towards the future with optimism.


Line by Line Meaning

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Enjoy a happy, relaxed Christmas


Let your heart be light
Let go of your worries and be carefree


From now on our troubles Will be out of sight
Let's forget about our problems and focus on the joy of the season


Make the Yuletide gay
Celebrate and enjoy the Christmas season


From now on our troubles Will be miles away
We will put our problems behind us and celebrate this time together


Here we are as in olden days Happy golden days of yore,
We are reunited with friends and family, just like the old times


Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us, once more
Our close friends and loved ones have come together to celebrate the season with us


Through the years we all will be together If the Lord allows.
We hope to continue celebrating Christmas together in the future, with God's blessings


Hang a shining star upon the highest bough,
Decorate with the traditional Christmas symbol, the star, to add a bright and cheerful touch to the season


And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Let's enjoy this Christmas with those we love and make it a happy memory




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