Blue Christmas
Johnny Cash Feat. June Carter Lyrics


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I'll have a blue blue Christmas)
I'll have a blue blue Christmas without you I'll be so blue thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't mean a thing if you're not here with me
I'll have a blue Christmas that's certain
And when those blue blue heartaches start hurtin'
You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white but I'll have a blue blue Christmas
(I'll have a blue blue Christmas without you I'll be so blue thinking about you)
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't mean a thing if you're not here with me
(I'll have a blue Christmas that's certain
And when those blue blue heartaches start hurtin')




You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white but I'll have a blue blue Christmas
(A blue blue Christmas without you)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Johnny Cash's song Blue Christmas describe a person's feelings of loneliness and longing during the holiday season due to the absence of a loved one. The singer sings about how their Christmas will be blue, referring to the sadness they feel. They visualize the traditional decorations of red on a green Christmas tree, but they won't bring them any joy because their loved one is not present. The singer acknowledges the certainty of their blue Christmas and anticipates that the heartaches will begin. They recognize that the person they miss will be doing well with their "Christmas of white," but they will still be feeling blue without them.


The recurring use of the color blue throughout the lyrics emphasizes the singer's sadness and deep sense of longing. The contrasts between the red and green decorations and the white Christmas of the absent loved one highlight the starkness of the singer's emotions. It's a song many can relate to, especially those who have lost someone or are separated from someone they love during the holidays. Overall, the lyrics capture a sense of heartbreak and isolation during a time of year that is typically associated with warmth, love, family, and togetherness.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll have a blue blue Christmas
I will be very sad and feel lonely during Christmas without you.


I'll have a blue blue Christmas without you I'll be so blue thinking about you
The absence of my significant other will make me feel empty and sad during Christmas.


Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
The colorful decorations on the Christmas tree will not bring me joy and happiness in your absence.


Won't mean a thing if you're not here with me
The festive decorations and traditions will have no significance to me since my loved one won't be here to share them with me.


I'll have a blue Christmas that's certain
I am certain that I will be feeling sad and lonely during Christmas because you won't be here with me.


And when those blue blue heartaches start hurtin'
When I start feeling the ache and pain of your absence, it will be unbearable.


You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white but I'll have a blue blue Christmas
Even though you will be celebrating Christmas, I will still feel sad and lonely without you.


(I'll have a blue blue Christmas without you I'll be so blue thinking about you)
Repeating the same feeling of emptiness and sadness without my partner during the holiday season.


A blue blue Christmas without you
Christmas without my significant other will be a depressing and sorrowful time for me.




Lyrics © DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Billy Hayes, Jay W Johnson

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juliorock11

Super voice!!!! Fantastic!!!!
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Damon D74

God the memories, happy holidays to all.

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Miss you Johnny 🖤

Johnny Cash

Wow thanks for the likes and comments since when you have been a fans Johnny love you all👏❤️. Where are you from

The MetroGnome (Demo's)

Brill! Great version! :)

jaysonTv

Awesome 😎😎 idol Johnny Cash..

Wilbi Mcshane

A blue Christmas indeed.

Yenney Rossi

Affascinante canzone stupenda interpretazione caro Johnny Cash 👼💙💐 Grazie infinite alla persona responsabile della condivisione 🙏 Complimenti e applausi 👏 👏 Buon fine settimana ☕🌞🌹 Ciao 🇮🇹✔️

Saverio Magnatta

Concordo pienamente, grande Johnny. Da lassù ci allieta le giornate belle e brutte

Johnny Cash

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