Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson 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 Jackson 5's rendition of the classic Christmas song, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," is a joyful interpretation that spreads festive cheer to its listeners. The song's opening line urges listeners to have a merry Christmas and a light heart, most likely implying to leave all worries and sorrows behind during the holiday season. The following lines "From now on, our troubles will be out of sight/ Miles away" reinforce this message, suggesting that Christmas should be a time of joy and celebration, free from troubles and worries. The second verse highlights the joy of being with loved ones and faithful friends during the holiday season, reflecting on the "happy golden days of yore" when these friends were close to them physically. The final stanzas contain a promise of hope, that no matter where life takes us or what troubles come our way, we will all be together and happy if fate allows it. The song ends with the hope that, no matter what, we should have ourselves a merry little Christmas now.

Line by Line Meaning

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
May you experience a joyful and happy Christmas season

Let your heart be light
May your heart be free from worries and filled with happiness

From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Let's forget about our problems and enjoy the festive season

Make the Yuletide gay
Celebrate Christmas with joy and festivity

From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Let's look forward to a better future, away from the troubles of the past

Here we are at the olden days
We find ourselves reminiscing about the good old times

Happy golden days of yore
Those times were filled with joy and happiness, like golden sunsets of the past

Faithful friends who are dear to us
We remember the friends who have stood by us through thick and thin

Gather near to us once more
We want to be surrounded by our loved ones this Christmas

Through the years we all will be together
We hope to continue spending Christmas together with our loved ones for years to come

If the fates allow
However, we know that life is unpredictable and we can only hope to be together if fate permits it

Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
We hope for a bright and hopeful future, represented by the shining star on the Christmas tree

And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
So let's enjoy ourselves and make the most of this Christmas season, filled with love and joy

We wish you a Merry Christmas
As the Jackson Five, we want to extend our warmest greetings and well wishes for the holiday season

And a Happy New Year
May the new year bring you happiness, prosperity and good health.

The Jackson Five
A shout out to their band name and identity

Wanna wish everybody
An expression of their desire to extend their Christmas greetings to everyone

(A mellow, mellow, mellow Merry Christmas) a mellow Merry Christmas
Wishing for a calm and peaceful Christmas, filled with love and happiness

And a groovy New Year
May the new year be a fun, upbeat and exciting one for you!

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

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Comments from YouTube:

scooby591962doo

7y↑81

The best Christmas album ever made. Thank you Jackson 5.

Cat Lloyd-Trimble

4y↑76

Remembering growing up poor in NY, mom cleaning while the food is cooking and just jammin out. This is life...praying for the future of children.

Vien Vienice Vietriz

3y↑9

31 years old but still listening Jackson 5 i don't care what month i still playing this songs <3

Nichole Waller

5y↑28

Love it when Jermaine Jackson sings his voice is so amazing,the Christmas song and Christmas won't be the same this year. Just love all their Christmas songs such the BEST group ever♥️💯👌💯♥️

Simon Rene Santos

4y↑56

Jermaine Jackson just nailed it...Happy Holidays everyone🎄🎁🎅⛄❄

Imani M

4y↑6

It would never be Christmas without this album, to me 😍🎄🍭 Happy Holidays 2019, everyone!

Harborview Operations

Happy Holidays to you. I'm listening on Thanksgiving morning.

johnsonzz2016

6y↑56

I love Jermaine's lead vocals on this song. It takes me back to childhood and finally getting this album when I was 6 years old!

Simon Rene Santos

4y↑2

Mum got this Motown Christmas Album too...when i was 7...merry Christmas everyone🎄🎅❄⛄🎁

johnsonzz2016

4y↑2

Merry Christmas!

mjmorgan2005

They Shoulda did Michael

James Strickland

3y↑1

mjmorgan2005 no. Not on this song

Farrah Jones

2y↑1

I love this album the Jackson 5 Christmas is a forever hit now and always

SwaggerChiick1

7y↑335

No one does it better than them Jacksons!

Musiclover60

7y↑16

AMEN

MJ Live TV

5y↑2

No okay Michael is as good as the jacksons

Joshua Lowe

5y↑11

ELmar Michael IS one of the Jacksons.

MJ Live TV

I mean Michael is as POP Star as good as the jacksons
And I know Michael is the singer by the Jacksons.

Karl Angelo Isedenia

5y↑2

1,000,000% Agreed

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Leonam Silva

Muito linda canção

BlueTick252

3y↑1

Christmas is very different this year 2020 but the Jacksons help lift the spirits. God bless y'all this year!

Al Frazier

4y↑11

Jackson five did a great cover on this song. It's one of the few tunes where Jermaine got the chance to showcase his talent.
He sounds great. This was always one of my favorite groups

jerrod lowther

4y↑3

Jermaine was the original lead singer before he left the group him and Michael but jermaine 1st

Tomika Bivens

4y↑3

Really good

kathy Johson

3y↑3

My all-time favorite Christmas album, since forever!!!

Axiom

7y↑116

It's the middle of June, but I finally decided to have a Jackson 5 marathon, so... here I am :D Jermaine is killing this song!

minjcj1961

4y↑1

Jermaine made this his own song

Kristine Hutchison

Favorite album ever!

LNW

Amazing choice

Anita Cathcart

7y↑19

Always love the Jackson 5 Christmas songs!

Vilma Lugay

4y↑27

My childhood memories of these great Christmas songs of the Jackson 5. I miss them esp MJ. Merry Christmas to all amidst this uncertain time. Just continue praying to our Good God. God bless.

IamNotTito

3y↑1

I will always love this album and the Jackson Five.If I don't hear it ,then it's not Christmas for me.Merry Christmas to Mrs. Jackson and the rest of her kids.

- Celestia -

She is a Jehovah witness 😊

Casey Ligon

6y↑95

Jermaine is an amazing vocalists and really gets down on this song!

Donna d

3y↑3

Been playing this album every year for 40 years! Since I was a kid, then when my kids were kids, and now for my grandkids! It's a classic and it doesn't get any better than this. Still get teared up when "Someday at Christmas" plays. That is my prayer...

Chrissy Stewart

3y↑7

The best version I love the way The Jacksons sing this song

Aubre Powell

3y↑1

This album is a Christmas tradition in my family every year. We play this album while opening gifts. Merry Christmas everyone! ❤❤❤❤

Death666

We do also every year

Patricia Robinson

5y↑3

I love Christmas songs no matter if it's Christmas season don't y'all? Beautiful song.

Von B

4y↑10

Away from home for the holidays, but always at home with this music.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a groovy New Year!

Theressa Burton

4y↑1

Merry Christmas to all of you.Enjoying the music brings me back to the world of Joy.🎀💕💞

Carmelo Salcedo

4y↑5

1970s and it’s so far away. Remembered Dad and mom putting Christmas decors when I was very young and this songs where playing on my cousins vinyl player. Tears on my eyes. you are always in our heart Dad.

Thess Maulawin

5y↑64

I am now 57 I grew up watching and listening to the Jackson 5 since I was a young girl and until now..I will always be a big fan <3 <3<3

Connie Ballesteros

3y↑3

Me too. as of now I'm 69 yrs old. Forever J5

Gary Smith

2y↑1

Wow what an amazing journey!!!!!! Crazy as he was , Joseph Jackson GOT HIS FAMILY UP AND OUT !!!!!!

Gary Smith

2y↑1

Remember the inner sleeve to order stuff.

Supreme 10

2y↑2

I'm 51 years of age & I love this album.

Jacob Walker

2y↑1

Great music never dies, this always a holiday tradition. Merry Christmas 🎄⛄

Lori Moss

2y↑1

this album make my Christmas lit! i can't do Christmas without it and the 70's Motown Christmas <3

KAREN DEGEYTER

Best ever Childhood album. My sisters and I would listen to this album for hours. Thanks to Motown and The Jackson 5 for our favorite Christmas album. Now we have new generations listening to this today also. And they sing it out loud just like we did as kids ourselves. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄.

Frances Patterson

3y↑26

This album as a kid I played until the damn cover came apart!! The memories of the 70s❤️

Kim Simpson

5y↑2

If you were growing up in the 70's then you should be really feeling this album. Timeless!!!!!🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

IWokeUpLikeDis

6y↑11

This is Still the Most Amazing version of this song ever!:)

Isidro Valentino

Jackson 5 christmas songs ...legendary then and now!!!

anthony eisenhower

7y↑11

This indeed is the greatest Christmas album of all time.

Otis Roseboro

3y↑3

Love this version by the Jackson 5

Forbidden King

3y↑2

2020 right now...temptations silent night next....happy holidays everyone stay safe... December is probably one of the most positive parts of this year.. holiday season music and great memories.

Chrissy Stewart

5y↑2

I love this christmas song

Roc Harris

5y↑9

Best album ever made ....it brings me so much joy....ty mommy for playing this when I was growing up

Regina L. Miles

3y↑3

I will admit that I shed a tear when I first found this album on here. It immediately brought back the fond memories I had as a child when my Mother first got this Album/LP and I decided to keep it in my bedroom (Along with my Right On! and Tiger Beat Magazines (when I could afford to buy them) that featured articles about The Jackson Five:) until my Mom asked me for it. it in my bedroom This Is One of The Most Beautiful and Underrated Albums of All Time❗RIP Michael Jackson. btw, for those of Y'all who are now trying to act like you don't remember or know what Right On! and Tiger Beat Magazines were, don't even try it because I saw all Y'all back in the day buying these magazines too....lol. 🙃🙂😉😊🤗😷😇🤩🎙🎤🎼🎵🎶🌍🌎🌏🌐🌲🎄❄☃️⛄🎁🎀🎅🎅🏽🎅🏾🎅🏿🧑‍🎄🧑🏽‍🎄🧑🏿‍🎄🧑🏾‍🎄🤎💜💙💚💛🧡❤

Robert Wilson

5y↑18

Jermaine is killing it with the brothers Vocals U Can here Mike Harmonies in the Groove Classic!

914aries

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Rica Legaspi

4y↑1

Christmas songs by Jackson 5 are the best. Their christmas songs are my fave since i was a child until now. 😊🎄

KairiAngel13

8y↑12

This is my favorite Christmas song; and this is by far my favorite version! :D

Ikaika Maleko

7y↑47

heard this all growing up.....my mom would play it every year....great memories but kind of sad too.

Bethany Hildebrandt

7y↑16

If your family hasn't been listening to this for the last 46 years, are you even doing Christmas right? Forever singing these songs♥

Darnelle Echols

4y↑21

I've never heard the Jackson 5 version before. :) ❤️
Merry Christmas 2019!!

Harborview Operations

4y↑4

This is the only one I'll listen to

Juelz Mitchell

4y↑2

Isn't it great!!? 🎵🎶🎶🙌🏾❤🌏

Imani M

4y↑1

Welcome! Isn't it beautiful? 💞 Happy Holidays 🎄

♡JAY♡

3y↑1

Merry Christmas 2020

💕Monique chats💕

8y↑24

love it will always be my favorite album

Redric Gabriel

I listen to this song even it is not christmas season this song makes me relax..and feel chilled..

LNW

I love this song so much. Jermaine has an amazing voice♥️ tore it up. I love the ending

Diego Dg

2y↑1

passionate music❤

Sherona Wilson

3y↑3

Best version

Doris Bardoquillo

5y↑1

I grew up with these Christmas songs playing in our cassette tape player, as brought by my father who worked in Saudi Arabia. My daughter sang with these songs also, played and heard from their CD player and so are my sisters, my nieces and nephews. And my mother still remembers these lovely songs.

Berthina Warren

3y↑4

MY GRANDMOTHER BROUGHT THIS ALBUM FOR US, SHE LOVED IT MORE THAN WE DID, RIH BIG MAMA!!!!

BILLYRAY VALENTINE

Wish there was video of them performing this live.

Good to hear Jermaine singing lead and hearing Michael's simple vocals in the background.

Slushiioldaccount

8y↑20

this is such a great album!:)

Fresh2000 ZCORD

3y↑2

Underrated and a classic

nessa j

5y↑24

Love the way they cut up at the end!! Sing it sing it!

Frances Patterson

3y↑1

My favorite part

James cooper

6y↑1

Grew up in the 70's and this was our favorite album. Would play it over and over. We didnt have much but we had music and love around our scrawny tree. Thanks Mom for leaving me these memories.

Corigan Malloy

8y↑126

it's not Christmas without this playing!

Imani M

5y↑4

For sure, isn't! 😍

Avic Atienza

3y↑3

that is true it is my childhood christmas song

SpringLuv

3y↑2

Factz!

keith cunningham

Sadly never really hear it on the radio during Christmas though would love too

bigQ

6y↑3

We had this album as kids and we loved it..

Viv

This is my Favorite Christmas Album I am 51 years old. I have the album , have it on cassette and CD my son's grew up listening to it and now I am introducing my grandkids to it. You can feel the Christmas spirit on this album

Saone Grant

5y↑3

This is one of my favorite Christmas songs, in my top 2...Country Singer Martina McBride is my favorite version & this version sung by The Jackson 5 is my 2nd. Jermaine's lead vocals are Nice. I especially Love when he sung Be light plus the 2 times he sung Allow & each time it came to that part Tito sung it, than Jackie sung it & last...Marlon & Michael sung it together. LOVE IT!

BILLYRAY VALENTINE

Understood!!!!

Ma. Isabel Salutim

Reminiscing my childhood Christmas experience with this song!

Gregg Martin

4y↑2

When I was four years old... I used to sing this song with such passion! lol... Thanks Jackson Fam... Cheers! GM

Tahesha Gilliard

Love the Jackson 5. Love the first song.

Bridgette aoki

8y↑49

both version of frank sinatra and jackson 5 are classic, melancholic and beautiful.

cesar Chua M.D.

7y↑2

i absolutely agree with you.... indeed beautiful.

Imani M

5y↑2

I love Frank Sinatra AND Michael Jackson 😍 Great choices for your favorites!! 💕

Simon Rene Santos

5y↑1

You bet..but please try listening Doris Day's cover too...it was so poignant

Renan II de Pinheiro e Pereira

4y↑1

The best of all is the original with Judy Garland.

nicklh186

3y↑2

Yes. The American music from 30s-70s will always reign supreme for me.

SmoothCrmnl80

8y↑56

It would be Christmas without listening to this classic! MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!

Jacluv78

4y↑8

Wow, Jermaine sounds amazing & I love the ending!!!!

Samridhi Sharma

6y↑6

I'm not a fan of Jermaine. But I have to admit that he totally nailed this song.

Erica

8y↑12

I LOVE IT

Marilyn Misch

7y↑7

the best Christmas songs I always listen ,that's the legacy of Michael Jackson.

PoloBoyPrince

7y↑4

this is Jermaine singing

lisa fields

4y↑1

Still my favorite version

Monique Johson

These where the songs that would come on when we cleaned up the house for christmas with the folks😇😇😇I'm never gonna forget this song, even if my memory slips I hope two things remain my love for my boo and these very songs here

Eduardo Canela

6y↑29

Best of the best. I love their Christmas album I got it from my grandmother who didn't speak a word of English. Someone recommended it to her. Love you grandma RIP. Love always your Rusty.

Jefferson Karay

Reminishing ..

jocelyn reyes

4y↑1

Love this album i always listening since i was a kid.....and now im 48

Katie Donner

Listening to this as Christmas 2017 draws to a close. Hope everyone had a good one! Looking forward to 2018!

marcus Ulrich

7y↑110

Michael Jackson is a legend

Ignacio Moran

6y↑18

This is Jermaine on lead vocals

BAD

5y↑20

@Ignacio Moran you can still hear Mike in the background, his voice still stands out. His voice has a glow to it

Kareem Everison

4y↑11

All of them are great MJ the greatest yes but all the brothers had talent clearly Jermaine is a example

Music and Me

3y↑2

@Kareem Everison including Jermaine

Kareem Everison

3y↑1

@Music and Me lol yeah Including Jermaine

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Home Cents With Nell

4y↑6

Love the ending!

Germaine Mensah

The best Christmas album ever. Love you Michael Jackson RIP

Deneen Dammons

4y↑5

The Best Album Ever Made!

Cristian Ingvar Bustamante

5y↑2

I'm from Chile and i'm Metal fans but when i was a Child i loved The Jackson.....that Magic was amazing and so wonderfull.....i always LOVE The Jacksons

Jennifer Dickson-Bonds

5y↑1

Still a classic....

Marie Iacullo

8y↑5

I love Christmas!

Sheila Hooper

I love Christmas also

MJJ58

2y↑2

Me listening to jackson 5 christmas song in july 20 2022 😂❤ miss you mike and thank you for existing Jackson family y'all are talented family!

Joey Basmayor

Still my favorite Xmas song.

S Mo

2y↑1

Jermaine is so underrated he has a really good voice

Citney Smith

8y↑6

Ta'quan this song goes out to my grandson that I love very much and I ask the Lord to keep on continue to bless him merry Christmas everyone

Joyce Reyes

The best album I ever heard ....as per Mama and I listening to it...

Lesly Bertis

3y↑2

No one beats him!

Dre Smith

Best Christmas album ever made

juan carlos Basto

me encanta el ultimo minuto de esta canción

Adolfo Tadeo Espinoza Díaz

7y↑2

gracias por compartir su música

eye ballistickkitten

Jackson 5 Christmas cover is awesome!

Ms. Evelyn Kerr

8y↑28

Good memories of the Jackson Five.

Jenna Wahmann

Ugh I love this song 😭

Michael Christian

The best Christmas album ever

Antonio Jackson

If you guys love his voice listen to a song called I found that girl by the Jackson 5 he kills it on that song as well

9 Tailed Fox

The definitive Christmas album, together with Ray Conniff!

Charlene H Jackson

I've been listening to this album every year since it first came out...in fact, I listen to the original vinyl album bought way back then, I think in 1969, correct be if I'm wrong. Point is, Christmas wouldn't be the same without hearing it.

Olivier NGA

4y↑96

Jermaine is killing this version.He was 15.

Veronica Blair

4y↑2

Yes he did

Melo409

3y↑1

Damn I thought it was Jackie

Marvin Tidwell

3y↑7

YES.... A lot of People DID NOT Realize That He Was Also a Vocal Phenomenon....and also The Jacksons' First PRODIGY !

Marvin Tidwell

3y↑2

Incredible at age 15 !!!!

Saone Grant

Yes Indeed. Jermaine did a GREAT Job leading this Song!🎵

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novy 19

6y↑2

I also have this album back 1974, till now this September 1st 2018 and still in good playable condition. Advance Merry Christmas World. From the Philippines.