Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Sesame Street Lyrics
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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
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
The song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane is a classic Christmas tune that has been covered by many artists over the years. The lyrics speak of the joy and hope that come with the holiday season, including the sentiment that troubles will be forgotten and old friends will gather once more.
In the first verse, the singer encourages the listener to have a merry Christmas and let their heart be light, promising that their troubles will soon be out of mind. In the second verse, the lyrics suggest making the Yuletide gay, using an older definition of the word "gay" which meant "merry". The third verse speaks of happy golden days of yore, with faithful friends gathering near, and the hope that they will all be together through the years, if fate allows.
The final line of the song urges the listener to hang a shining star upon the highest bough, symbolizing the hope and promise of a brighter future. The song as a whole is a reminder to embrace the joy and hope of the holiday season, and to cherish the time spent with loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wishing for you to have a cheerful and delightful Christmas celebration
Let your heart be light
Hope your mind and soul are free from worries and sorrow
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Let us forget all our worries and focus on enjoying the festivity
Make the Yuletide gay
Let us celebrate and enjoy the holiday season with joy and merriment
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Let us distance ourselves from all our problems and enjoy the festivities to the fullest
Here we are as in olden days
We are here together just like the good old days
Happy golden days of yore
Days in the past which were filled with great happiness and joy
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Close friends who are trustworthy and valuable to us
Gather near to us once more
Let us unite together and relive the memories
Through the years we all will be together
We will remain together through the upcoming years
If the fates allow
If things go according to destiny or fate
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Place a beautiful and bright star on the highest branch
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
And enjoy the Christmas celebration to the fullest, right now!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Tratore
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
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Megan
on Once Is Not Enough
I get it, it teaches kids you might not just have enough so you have to have more