Have Yourself A Merry Christmas
Jim Bajor 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 song "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by Jim Bajor is a Christmas classic that has become a staple during the holiday season. The lyrics are an invitation to let go of all worries and stresses that usually accompany the end of the year, and instead embrace the spirit of Christmas. The song starts with an encouragement to have a joyous and light-hearted Christmas, free from any troubles that might have weighed us down. The line "from now on, our troubles will be out of sight" reminds us to leave behind all negative experiences from the previous year, and focus on the present moment.


As the song progresses, Bajor urges listeners to make the Yuletide gay, and sings about happy golden days of yore. He refers to the importance of being with loved ones during the festive seasons, and the joy that this can bring to our lives. He echoes the timeless sentiment that Christmas is a time for family and friends to reunite and share each other's company.


The lyrics are optimistic, and serve as a reminder that despite the challenges we may face, the future holds promises of brighter days. The refrain, "through the years, we all will be together if the fates allow," reminds us that life is unpredictable, but the hope and spirit of the holiday season can keep us together.


Overall, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is a song that encourages listeners to embrace the true meaning of Christmas by letting go of worries, being around loved ones, and cherishing the simple pleasures of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wishing you a pleasant Christmas celebration


Let your heart be light
Be joyful and free from any worries or sorrows


From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
We will forget our worries and enjoy the festive season


Make the Yuletide gay
Let us enjoy the Christmas season with happiness and cheerfulness


Here we are as in olden days
We are gathered like we used to in the past


Happy golden days of yore
Times when we were happier, carefree and content


Faithful friends who are dear to us
Those who we hold dear and valuable to us


Gather near to us once more
Come together to celebrate with us again


Through the years we all will be together
We will remain united and connected as time goes on


If the fates allow
If everything goes well and as it is supposed to


So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Put up a bright and shining star on the topmost branch of a tree


And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Enjoy your time and be happy this Christmas season




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Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane

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