Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Jackson 5 (Holiday) 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 at the 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

Here we are at the 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

We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year

We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year

The Jackson Five
Wanna wish everybody
(A mellow, mellow, mellow Merry Christmas) a mellow Merry Christmas
And a groovy New Year

The Jackson Five
Wanna wish everybody
(A mellow, mellow, mellow Merry Christmas) a mellow Merry Christmas
And a groovy New Year

We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year

We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year

The Jackson Five




Wanna wish everybody
(A mellow, mellow, mellow Merry Christmas) a mellow Merry Christmas

Overall Meaning

The song "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is a timeless classic that has been covered by many artists since it was first written in 1943 by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. The Jackson 5 version, released in 1970, is a soulful rendition of the song, which features tight harmonies and Michael Jackson's distinct voice.


The song's lyrics express the sentiment of spreading joy and happiness during the holiday season. The opening lines encourage listeners to embrace the joy of the season and let go of any troubles or worries, as they will soon be forgotten. The song also harkens back to memories of Christmas past, specifically the good times spent with loved ones. As the song progresses, it emphasizes the importance of being together and cherishing those around you.


The final verse of the song encourages listeners to hold onto hope for the future and to celebrate the season by hanging a shining star upon the highest bough. This verse offers a message of hope and optimism, with the idea that the light of a star can guide us through even the darkest times.


Line by Line Meaning

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wishing you a joyous festive season


Let your heart be light
May you be happy and carefree during this time


From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Let us forget about our worries and enjoy the holidays


Make the Yuletide gay
Let's make this season full of happiness and cheer


From now on, our troubles will be miles away
May our problems disappear and stay far from us


Here we are at the olden days
We find ourselves reminiscing about times gone by


Happy golden days of yore
Remembering the joyful moments from our past


Faithful friends who are dear to us
Thinking of the people in our lives who mean so much to us


Gather near to us once more
We hope to spend time with these special people again


Through the years we all will be together
We hope to be with the ones we love for many years to come


If the fates allow
If circumstances permit us to be together


Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Decorate and celebrate, making the season bright


And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Let's enjoy the holiday season and be happy


We wish you a Merry Christmas
Extending warm greetings of the season to you


And a Happy New Year
Wishing you a joyous and prosperous new year


The Jackson Five
The group wishing everyone a happy Christmas


Wanna wish everybody
We really want to extend these greetings to all


(A mellow, mellow, mellow Merry Christmas) a mellow Merry Christmas
Extending a calm and peaceful season


And a groovy New Year
Wishing you an exciting and fun-filled new year




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

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darperk1

💫🎄❤️ Yesssss this album was my Favorite back in the Day… & this song by the Jackson 5 is very nostalgic for me❣️

Felicia L Jones

This album still goes hard 2 this day I grew up listening 2 this Christmas album and then as an adult I raised my children up on this can’t wait till they have children so we can keep this traditional album in the family 😍🥰

Ligriv Areduc

The Most Nostalgic and Meaningful Chistmas Song Ever!! The Memories live on...!! 👍👍🆗✅

Chrissy Stewart

Best song

AC Crews

#1 in my book

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