Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
The Golden Strings 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 song Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by The Golden Strings is a classic Christmas song that has been covered by many artists over the years. The lyrics are a message of hope and optimism, urging people to let go of their troubles and enjoy the holiday season with loved ones. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, urging listeners to have a merry Christmas and let their hearts be light. The idea is to focus on the positive aspects of the season and forget about the worries and stresses of everyday life.


The second verse paints a picture of an idyllic Christmas with family and friends gathered together, reminiscing about the good old days. The line "Happy golden days of yore" captures the nostalgic feeling that many people have during the holidays. The final verse is a message of hope that looks to the future and the possibility of spending many more Christmases together with loved ones. The line "If the fates allow" recognizes the uncertainty of life but still emphasizes the importance of cherishing the time we have with those we love.


Overall, the song is a heartwarming reminder of the true spirit of the holiday season, which is to be with the people we care about and celebrate our blessings.


Line by Line Meaning

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wish yourself a happy and joyous Christmas, no matter how small or humble it may be.


Let your heart be light
Relax and let go of any worries or stress in your heart.


From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
In the spirit of the holiday season, we will forget our troubles and enjoy the moment.


Make the Yuletide gay
Celebrate the holiday season with joy and happiness.


Here we are as in olden days
We are together again just like we were during the olden days, bringing back feelings of nostalgia and warmth.


Happy golden days of yore
Remembering the good times of the past and how they brought us joy and happiness.


Faithful friends who are dear to us
Our loyal friends who mean a lot to us and are always there for us.


Gather near to us once more
Come together and spend time with us again, just like old times.


Through the years we all will be together
We will all continue to be together in the coming years, no matter what happens.


If the fates allow
If destiny permits, we will be together in the future.


So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Put up a bright and gleaming star on the tallest tree branch to signify hope, joy, and happiness.


And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Enjoy your holiday season to the fullest and make the most of it.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sam Pomerantz Publishing
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane

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