Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Cecilia Dale 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

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

The song "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is a classic Christmas song that is traditionally played during the holiday season. The lyrics describe the festive spirit of the Christmas season, encouraging listeners to let their hearts be light and to enjoy the holiday season without any worries or troubles.


The opening lines of the song, "Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your heart be light, from now on our troubles will be out of sight," set the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics offer encouragement and hope to listeners, suggesting that they forget their worries and concerns and focus on the joy and spirit of the holiday season.


The song goes on to describe the happiness and nostalgia of the Christmas season, referencing "olden days" and "happy golden days of yore." The lyrics encourage listeners to come together with loved ones and celebrate the holiday season.


The song's final lines refer to the idea of hope for the future, suggesting that listeners will be together for many more Christmas seasons, as long as fate allows. The lyrics encourage listeners to hang a shining star upon the highest bough and to have themselves a merry little Christmas now.


Overall, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is a heartfelt and joyful song that captures the festive spirit of the Christmas season and encourages listeners to embrace the joy and hope of the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

Have yourself
Allow yourself


A merry little Christmas
To feel happy and joyous during the Christmas season


Let your heart be light
Don't let worries or sadness weigh you down


From now on
Starting today


Our troubles
Any problems or difficulties we face


Will be out of sight
Will be forgotten or no longer a concern


Make the Yule-tide gay
Enjoy the joyous spirit of Christmas


Our troubles
Any problems or difficulties we face


Will be miles away
Will be long gone and far from our minds


Here we are as in olden days
We are together again like we used to be in the past


Happy golden days of yore
Memories of joyful times from long ago


Faithful friends
Close and loyal companions


Who are dear to us
Who we cherish and care for deeply


Gather near to us once more
Come together to be close to each other again


Through the years
As time goes on


We all will be together
We will remain united and connected


If the Fates allow
If circumstances permit


Hang a shining star
Display a bright and joyful symbol


Upon the highest bough
On the top of the highest tree branch


And have yourself
Allow yourself


A merry little Christmas now
To feel happy and joyous during the Christmas season right now




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