Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
The Chipmunks 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

The Chipmunks’s version of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” offers a message of hope and unity during the holiday season. The song begins with a wish for a joyful Christmas and a light heart, as the singer encourages the listener to let go of their troubles because they will soon be out of sight. The singer continues by inviting the listener to make the “Yuletide gay” and enjoy the Christmas season free from any worries.


The second verse of the song starts with the singer reminiscing about the olden days and the happy golden days of yore. The singer goes on to speak about faithful friends who are dear to us, inviting them to gather near us once more. The third verse talks about the future and how, through the years, we’ll all be together, “if the fates allow.” The song concludes with a reminder to hang a shining star upon the highest bough, and to have yourself a merry little Christmas now.


Overall, the song celebrates the happiness and joy of the Christmas season, while acknowledging that life can be difficult and unpredictable. It offers a message of hope for a better and brighter future, and an invitation to enjoy the present with loved ones.


Line by Line Meaning

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wishing you a delightful and cheerful Christmas celebration.


Let your heart be light
May you find peace and happiness in this holiday season.


From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Forget all your worries and enjoy the festive season with your loved ones.


Make the Yuletide gay
Celebrate this joyful occasion with enthusiasm and cheerfulness.


From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Leave all your troubles behind and enjoy the holiday season with complete joy.


Here we are as in olden days
We're together, just like the good old times.


Happy golden days of yore
Reminiscing the good times of the past with love and fondness.


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


Gather near to us once more
Come together once again to celebrate this festive season.


Through the years we all will be together
May we continue to be together for many more Christmases to come.


If the fates allow
If it's in our destiny to be together in the future.


So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Let's decorate our Christmas tree with a bright and beautiful star on the topmost branch.


And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
And enjoy the festive season to the fullest without any worries or troubles.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane

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Comments from YouTube:

Jan-Ida Ripton

This is so wonderful

Jordan Kamnitzer

David Saville sang this solo on the 2nd Chipmunks Christmas album.

Jonathan Creveling

Judy Garland was Dorothy in Wizard of Oz

Dell parks

Did they sing this in 2005

tiladawn

Problems love to do

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