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, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Hayes, Jay Johnson

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My dad would always play Jim Reeves when we started decorating for Christmas and this was when I first heard his voice and loved it. It was not Christmas until the album was played. Now every Christmas I have to play these songs when I bring the tree out and start decorating. These are memories I will cherish forever.

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