Christmas Ain't Christmas Without You – English Lyrics

• By: Cher

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the festive and heartfelt world of Cher's "Christmas Ain't Christmas Without You"! This modern holiday classic offers a delightful blend of pop and Motown influences, making it a perfect song to explore English vocabulary related to Christmas, love, and longing. Through its clear and emotive lyrics, you can learn expressions of holiday spirit and the profound importance of human connection, all wrapped in Cher's iconic style.

[English]

It's Christmas Eve and I won't sleep tonight

I've been a good girl, well at least I've tried

So come on, hurry down the chimney

With a kiss for me

And let me wrap my arms around you

I'm so lucky that I found you

Tonight the bells are ringin' out

Outside, the snow is comin' down

But Christmas ain't Christmas without you, my love

Oh, and I've been counting down the days

Until you come back home again

'Cause Christmas ain't Christmas without you, my love

I'm waitin' here under the mistletoe

One kiss from you could make my heart explode

So if Santa's sled is passin'

You gotta hitch a ride

There's only one wish I've been makin'

So baby, please don't keep me waiting

Tonight the bells are ringin' out

Outside, the snow is comin' down

But Christmas ain't Christmas without you, my love

Oh, I'm waitin' by the fireside

Could Santa bring you home tonight?

'Cause Christmas ain't Christmas without you, my love

If I could make the miles between us melt away

You'd be right beside me, baby, on a perfect Christmas Day

Tonight the bells are ringin' out

Outside, the snow is comin' down

But Christmas ain't Christmas without you my love

Oh, Christmas ain't Christmas

Oh, Christmas ain't Christmas

Oh, Christmas just ain't Christmas

Without you, my love

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Christmas /ˈkrɪsməs/ A1	noun - a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus
sleep /sliːp/ A1	verb - to rest in a state of unconsciousness
kiss /kɪs/ A1	noun - a touch with the lips as a sign of love verb - to touch someone with one's lips
lucky /ˈlʌki/ A2	adjective - having good fortune
bells /belz/ A1	noun - a device that makes a ringing sound
snow /snoʊ/ A1	noun - white particles of ice that fall from clouds
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection for someone
counting /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/ A1	verb - to recite numbers in order
waiting /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ A1	verb - to stay in one place while expecting something
mistletoe /ˈmɪsəltoʊ/ B1	noun - a plant traditionally used for kissing under during Christmas
explode /ɪkˈspləʊd/ B1	verb - to burst violently with a loud noise
wish /wɪʃ/ A1	noun - a desire or hope for something
fireside /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/ B1	noun - the area next to a fireplace
melt /mɛlt/ A2	verb - to change from a solid to a liquid state
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ A2	adjective - having no flaws or mistakes