Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Carole King 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 Yule-tide 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 Fates allow

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 holiday song written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. The song was first introduced by Judy Garland in 1944 in the musical film Meet Me in St. Louis. Carole King's version has a warm, cozy feel to it, reminiscent of the feeling of spending the holidays with loved ones. The lyrics are full of hope and optimism, urging us to enjoy the present moment and leave all our troubles behind.

The song starts with the line “Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your heart be light,” immediately setting the uplifting and joyful mood of the song. The lines “From now on, our troubles will be out of sight, from now on, our troubles will be miles away,” suggest that we should put our worries aside and enjoy the holiday season to the fullest. The second verse talks about the happy times of the past, how we should cherish our friends and loved ones, and how they should come together once again. The final lines of the song, “Through the years we all will be together, if the Fates allow, hang a shining star upon the highest bough, and have yourself a merry little Christmas now,” remind us that we should cherish our loved ones, appreciate the moments we have together, and celebrate the true spirit of the holiday season.

Line by Line Meaning

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
I hope you have a happy and joyful Christmas, no matter how small or simple it may be.

Let your heart be light
Do not let the stresses of life weigh you down and make your heart heavy.

From now on, Our troubles will be out of sight
Let us leave behind any worries or problems we may have and focus on the holiday season and being with loved ones.

Make the Yule-tide gay,
Add some cheer and happiness to the Christmas season.

Our troubles will be miles away.
By embracing the Christmas spirit, any issues we may have will not seem as large or burdensome.

Here we are as in olden days, Happy golden days of yore.
Let us take comfort in spending time with old friends and family, just like we used to do in the past.

Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more.
It is joyful to be able to reconnect with friends and family who we may not have seen for a while.

Through the years we all will be together If the Fates allow
Hopefully, things will work out in the future so we can all continue to spend Christmas together as a family and enjoy each other's company.

Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
Place a bright and beautiful star at the top of the Christmas tree and admire its radiance.

And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Once again, I wish you a joyful and pleasant Christmas, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem to others.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane

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