Diana Krall was born into a musical family in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Ca… Read Full Bio ↴Diana Krall was born into a musical family in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada (on November 16, 1964). She began learning the piano at the age of four. In high school, she started playing in a small jazz group. At the age of fifteen, she started playing regularly in several Nanaimo restaurants. She also spent some time in Toronto studying with Canadian Jazz great, Don Thompson (Bass/Piano) and with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts she moved to the U.S to continue studies and develop her career.

Her playing attracted the attention of bass player Ray Brown, who brought her into touch with influential teachers and producers. At the age of seventeen, she won a scholarship from the Vancouver Jazz Festival to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. After three terms she moved to Los Angeles to study with Jimmy Rowles, with whom she also began to sing. In 1990, Krall relocated to New York. She is married to British musician Elvis Costello.

Have Yourself A Merry Little C
Diana Krall 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

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

Diana Krall's "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is a beautiful and heartwarming song that captures the essence of the holiday season. The song invites the listener to let go of their worries and concerns and simply indulge in the spirit of Christmas. The first two lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer reassures the listener that everything is going to be alright and encourages them to enjoy the festive season without any worry about the future. The words "Let your heart be light" suggest that the singer wants the listener to be happy and enjoy the moment.

The second and third verses of the song emphasize the importance of spending time with loved ones. The lyrics mention "Happy golden days of yore" and "Faithful friends who are dear to us", which are all things that evoke fond memories from the past. The reference to "Yuletide" is a throwback to old-fashioned Christmas traditions, which emphasizes the importance of family gatherings and laughter.

The final verses reiterate the message of togetherness, with the singer expressing hope that "through the years we all will be together if the fates allow". The line "Hang a shining star upon the highest bough" serves as a metaphorical reminder to hold on to hope and to never give up on the possibility of good things happening.

Line by Line Meaning

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wish yourself a joyful celebration, without worrying about any of your problems

Let your heart be light
Relax and enjoy the festivities without reservation

From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
We'll forget our troubles for the holiday season

Make the Yuletide gay
Celebrate the holiday season with joy and happiness

From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Our worries and struggles will disappear, as we indulge in the holiday spirit

Here we are as in olden days
Together again, as if we were back in earlier, happier times

Happy golden days of yore
Thinking fondly of past holidays, when things were simpler and more carefree

Faithful friends who are dear to us
Our close friends who we can always count on

Gather near to us once more
Coming together again for the holiday season

Through the years we all will be together
Looking forward to spending many more holidays with our loved ones

If the fates allow
If it's in our destiny or fate

Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Decorate with a bright and beautiful star to symbolize the holiday season

And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Enjoy the holiday season to the fullest, starting now

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane

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