In March 2004 Gary Girouard turned his passion for the piano into a music C… Read Full Bio ↴In March 2004 Gary Girouard turned his passion for the piano into a music CD. Girouard released his debut album “The Naked Piano”. The album is a tribute to the timeless nature of the piano and features a collection of compositions that blends classical, new age and pop influences into what the editor of Boston Live hails as "a masterpiece...a testament to the gracious sounds of a fluid live recording".

I'll Be Home for Christmas
Gary Girouard Lyrics

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I'll be home for Christmas
You can plan on me
Won't you please
Please have some mistletoe
And presents on the tree

Christmas eve will find it will find me
Where the love light gleams

I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
Ooh, I'll be home for Christmas

(I'm dreaming of a Christmas)
If only in my dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gary Girouard's song "I'll Be Home For Christmas" are a poignant and emotional reminder of the importance of family, love, and togetherness during the holiday season. The singer of the song assures his loved ones that no matter where he is in the world, he will be home for Christmas. The opening line, "I'll be home for Christmas, you can plan on me" sets the tone for the rest of the song - one of reassurance and comfort. The singer then adds a request for mistletoe and presents, emphasizing the importance of tradition and holiday cheer.

The second verse of the song is particularly touching, as the singer describes Christmas eve as a time when the "love light gleams." Despite being far away from home, the singer dreams of being with his loved ones, even if it's only in his imagination. The repetition of the line "If only in my dreams" adds a layer of wistfulness and melancholy to the song, as the singer acknowledges the reality of not being able to be with his family during the holidays.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll be home for Christmas
I will be at my home on Christmas day

You can plan on me
You can rely on me to be there

Won't you please
I kindly request

Please have some mistletoe
Please decorate with mistletoe

And presents on the tree
Put the presents under the Christmas tree

Christmas eve will find it will find me
On Christmas Eve, I will be where I belong

Where the love light gleams
At a place filled with love and warmth

Ooh, I'll be home for Christmas
I will definitely be home for Christmas

(I'm dreaming of a Christmas)
(I am longing for a perfect Christmas)

If only in my dreams
Even if I cannot physically be there, I will be in my thoughts and dreams

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: BUCK RAM, KIM GANNON, WALTER KENT

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01Welcome Christmas2:41

02O Come, All Ye Faithful3:13

03Silver Bells2:55

04We Three Kings3:38

05Angels We Have Heard on High3:12

06Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas2:40

07Away in a Manger3:09

08The First Noel3:52

09What Child is This3:41

10Ave Maria5:44

11I'll Be Home For Christmas3:14

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12O Come, O Come, Emmanuel4:11

13Joy to the World2:07

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Grace Elisabeth Morris

6y↑2

'll be home for Christmas
You can plan on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the lovelight gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
I'll be home for Christmas
You can plan on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the lovelight gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

All comments from YouTube:

Music4TheNote

9y↑4

I can't stop crying after hearing this arrangement of "I'll Be Home for Christmas." Thank you for your music: your piano playing clearly has so much emotion that it definitely strikes at the heart and the music itself brings so much memories of my childhood, especially when my parents would sing this song during Christmas time in front of the fire near the Christmas tree. Please please please, post the sheet music of this to your website! I would love to learn this song and be able to share this wonderful arrangement to the elderly and veterans who, for most, don't have a home to be at for Christmas. Thank you so much for your music! And please post the sheet music on your website soon, I would love to purchase your arrangement!

Gary Girouard

Thank you so much for your kind message... and wishing you a peaceful and joyous Christmas season!

Gary Girouard: The Naked Piano

+Music4TheNote - thanks for your kind comment! I will be working on this sheet music soon.. be sure to sign up for my newsletter to make sure you learn when it's available! http://www.nakedpiano.com