Blue Christmas
Jim Reeves Lyrics


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You'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas

I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I'll be so blue thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start fallin'
That's when those blue heartaches start callin'
You'll be doin' all right with you Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas

And when those blue snowflakes start fallin'
That's when those blue heartaches start callin'




You'll be doing all right with you Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jim Reeves's song Blue Christmas speak to the emotions of loneliness and longing that can be felt during a holiday season spent without a loved one. The opening line suggests that while others may be enjoying a white Christmas filled with snow and cheer, the singer will be experiencing a blue Christmas - one filled with sadness and melancholy.


The following verses describe the specific ways in which the singer will be feeling blue. They mention thinking about the loved one who is not there, and the decorations on the Christmas tree losing their meaning without that person's presence. When blue snowflakes start falling, it's a signal that the heartaches are beginning. The final verse repeats the sentiment of the opening, with the singer acknowledging that while others may be fine, they will be having a blue Christmas.


This song is a poignant reminder that the holidays can be a difficult time for those who are missing someone they love. The lyrics are simple and direct, but capture the emotion of the situation with sensitivity and depth.


Line by Line Meaning

You'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white
You'll be okay and content with your holiday celebration of snow.


But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
I, on the other hand, will be sad and lonely without you.


I'll have a blue Christmas without you
My Christmas will be dismal and joyless because you won't be there.


I'll be so blue thinking about you
My mind will be consumed with thoughts of you and how much I miss you.


Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
The traditionally colorful and lively decorations on the tree will lack their usual appeal.


Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
The festivities won't be as enjoyable or fulfilling if you're not there by my side.


And when those blue snowflakes start fallin'
As the winter weather turns cold and dreary.


That's when those blue heartaches start callin'
My heart will ache even more intensely during this time of the year.


You'll be doin' all right with you Christmas of white
You'll enjoy the traditional winter wonderland scene of snow and ice.


But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
Unfortunately, my Christmas will be far from the idyllic holiday setting and be tinged with sadness and loneliness.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Billy Hayes, Jay Johnson

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Comments from YouTube:

Natalie Gold

I love his perfect rendition of this lovely Xmas song - best version I've heard.....

Dub Mantra

My mum loves his whole Christmas album. Amazing voice this man has 😊 makes Christmas all christmassy 😉😆

Agnes Stephen

Super Dub Man please daddy don’t get drunk this Christmas

Gloria edits bias jk

It feels like without Jim reeves songs Christmas is incomplete

Harry S. Anchan

R.I.P., Gentleman Jim. You'll never be forgotten.

steelmanK

Regarding your comment "Gentleman Jim, RIP...You'll never be forgotten" You state it perfectly. Thanks!

Gary Bryson

Great Christmas song has always been a favorite of mine. Jim Reeves is the best singer I've ever heard. Loved his voice since I first heard him back in the 60's.

Shirley Aloysius

This is my first Christmas without my beloved mother
She used to love this Christmas song from Jim Reeves
I missed her so much
RIP dearest mommy

Sangap Htg

Amazing voice, I like very much songs of Jim Reeves

Marsha Molden

I had just lost my only grandchild when I heard this song again, but in a new light. Almost brought me to my knees. SIDS is beyond cruel, forever 83 days old. 😢

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