Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Luther Vandross 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

Luther Vandross's rendition of the holiday classic "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is a heartfelt and hopeful tune that emphasizes the importance of finding joy and comfort during the holiday season. The opening lines encourage listeners to have a merry Christmas and to let their hearts be light, signaling that the holiday should be a time of joy and happiness. The next lines suggest that the holiday season can be a time to put aside worries and troubles, offering a message of hope and optimism.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the message of the opening lines, encouraging listeners to embrace the holiday spirit and find joy in the season. The lyrics suggest that being surrounded by friends and loved ones is the key to having a merry Christmas, and that doing so can help push troubles away. The second verse offers a nostalgic look at past holiday seasons, when life may have seemed simpler and happier. But even as the years go on and things may change, the song offers a message of hope that if the fates allow, friends and family will continue to gather together and enjoy the holiday season.


Overall, Luther Vandross's version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is a truly beautiful and powerful take on a holiday classic. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, offering a message of hope, joy, and togetherness during the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wish for yourself a joyous and festive Christmas.


Let your heart be light
May your heart be free from any heaviness or sadness and be filled with happiness and joy.


From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Hope that your problems and worries fade away and cease to trouble you from this moment on.


Make the Yuletide gay
Celebrate the Yuletide season with joy, cheerfulness, and merriment.


From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Hope that all the troubles and difficulties will not only vanish but also stay far from you.


Here we are as in olden days
We are here like in the olden days of the past when things were simpler and more carefree.


Happy golden days of yore
Reminiscing the good old days when things were golden and wonderful.


Faithful friends who are dear to us
Friends who are loyal and valuable to us.


Gather near to us once more
Come together again to spend time and enjoy each other's company.


Through the years we all will be together
We will remain together through the years to come.


If the fates allow
If destiny or fate permits or allows us to do so.


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


And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Enjoy a joyous and festive Christmas moment happily and without worry.




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Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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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
Hang a shining star
Upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas right now
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
A merry little Christmas now



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Jaime Williams

This song is sooooo relaxing, Luther, there will never be a match to your voice, so sultry β™₯️ Merry Christmas to everyone listening and reading these comments ❀️

Denise Fields

Reply Jamie Williams from Denise f i e l d s hi Jamie happy holidays to you and yours. You know I found a comment that you had sent into the station but this was quite a while ago and it doesn't look like as I look further into the system that you ever received a reply, and I would like to definitely take the time to do so now. Jamie I see that you came in under Luther vandross song title have yourself a Merry devil Christmas, this is such a beautiful beautiful classic song so many people have sung it but there's just something about this particular song in the way Luther is singing it it's just totally awesome while you're placing the background the beautiful music that's playing in Luther singing it in the third voice and we all know what that sounds like always very nice. I would like to ask you since it has been a while are you still missing to the station the music that we play because I do see that you are still in the system. Or maybe you're listening to the music but you just haven't come in it and that's a long time. Well I would like to hear from you just to make sure that you're okay, because after all you are and listening to the station so that makes you a part of the YouTube family. Well I'd like to thank you so very much for the lovely comment that you took the time out to send in, and could also being a listening to the station. Christmas is less than 2 weeks away and I would like to say happy holidays Merry Christmas to you and yours. Please let me hear from you so that will know that you're okay and I thank you again take care Jamie.πŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒπŸŒ‰πŸ’‹πŸŒ‰πŸ”₯πŸ₯ŒπŸ’…πŸ§πŸ‘ πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸ˜€πŸŽΆπŸŽ‰πŸ˜³πŸ₯€πŸ₯€πŸ₯€πŸ₯€πŸ₯€πŸ₯€πŸ₯€πŸ₯€πŸ₯€πŸ₯€πŸ₯€πŸŽΆ

Anna Marie Russo

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Denise Fields

@Anna Marie Russo , Denise f i e l d s Merry Christmas Anna and how are you. I had sent you a reply in the fact that you had sent the very nice comment over in regards to Luther vandross singing have yourself a Merry Little Christmas which is a beautiful song. Since today is actually Christmas I would like to know is there a particular song that you might like to hear played. If so if you could please send me the name of the song as well as the name of the artist, it will be played if you could please send back ASAP. I do hope that you're having a lovely Christmas, and will be looking forward to seeing what we will be playing for you. Thank you so much until then. πŸŒŒπŸŽ„πŸ’ƒπŸ₯€πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸ₯€πŸŽΆπŸŽΆπŸ‘ πŸŒŒ

John Dettra

One of the all time best versions. Breathtaking. Always makes me cry.

Evelyn Robinson

I've never had heard his voice only his name...when I heard his voice...im like I wished I had met him .... dance with my father again... and every year every Christmas had me crying he has a beautiful voice...!!!

Tez Tez

Right i cant help it she gone

Denise Fields

Reply John d e t t r a from Denise f i e l d s hi John happy holidays to you and yours how are you. I just received your comment a few minutes ago and you came in under Luther vandross singing have yourself a Merry Little Christmas very beautiful version of the song by Luther and I'm so glad that you really enjoyed. We both know that there are so many versions of a sign but it's just something about this particular version that really lets me know yes Christmas is less than 2 weeks away and the fireplace sitting in the background of the Sun and the beautiful music all this weekend so perfectly well. So please tell me are you ready for Christmas it's less than 2 weeks away so it's coming up on this very fast. You did say in your comments quote unquote the song always makes you cry. Well if it makes you cry move it out, because this is the type of song that brings so many memories especially during the holiday season. I know for me it brings up a lot of beautiful memories throughout all of the years. So please take care of yourself and please continue to enjoy the rest of the holidays and I'd like to thank you for sending in your heartfelt message. Pizza love to you and yours and thanks again. β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπŸ˜€πŸŒ‰πŸ‘žπŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ₯ΎπŸ“ΈπŸˆπŸ˜ŽπŸ§πŸ˜² Merry Christmas πŸŽ„ John.

Denise Fields

@Evelyn Robinson reply Denise f i e l d s good evening everyone how are you. I just wanted to contact you because I did receive your comment on Luther vandross singing have yourself a Merry Little Christmas beautiful song, and I'm so very glad that you enjoyed. He said in your comment that you had heard it but you didn't know exactly I was singing it when now you know smile 😲😲 I very almost there and this particular version of course. You know that there are so many different versions of this particular sign but it's just something about the way Luther sings it and the fireplace in the background and if you were listening to the words of his message on this ridiculous sign in regards to Christmas yes it is enough to make anyone cry it really is a fantastic version I do it be with you. Well tell me are you already for Christmas is less than 2 weeks away. If there is any particular song that you'd like to hear please send me the name of the artist and the name of the song title and we'll be with him happy to play it for you okay. So meanwhile please have yourself a Merry Little Christmas and until then please take care πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„β€οΈπŸ˜€πŸŒ‰πŸ’‹πŸ’…πŸ‘ πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ Merry Christmas.

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