Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Chris Isaak 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 fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now

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 fates allow




So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chris Isaak's version of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas are a testament to the unifying power of the holiday season. The song begins with an invitation for everyone to celebrate and let their hearts be light. The singer promises that, "From now on, our troubles will be out of sight," encouraging listeners to forget their worries for a while and enjoy the festive atmosphere.


The second verse touches on the nostalgia that often accompanies Christmas. The singer reflects on "happy golden days of yore" and the cherished company of "faithful friends who are dear to us." Even as time passes and people drift apart, the promise is made that "through the years we all will be together," if fate allows.


Line by Line Meaning

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wish you a pleasant Christmas


Let your heart be light
Hope you find peace and happiness within yourself


From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Let's forget our worries for a while and enjoy the spirit of Christmas


Make the Yuletide gay
Let's celebrate and enjoy the festive season


Here we are as in olden days
Reminiscing the Christmas traditions and celebrations from the past


Happy golden days of yore
Those were happy and joyous days in the past


Faithful friends who are dear to us
Our close friends who mean a lot to us and are always there for us


Gather near to us once more
Let's come together once again and celebrate Christmas together


Through the years we all will be together
We hope to spend more Christmases together in the years to come


If the fates allow
If circumstances permit


So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Put up a bright star on the top of the Christmas tree to signify hope and joy


And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Hope you have a joyful and pleasant Christmas now




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Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane

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