Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – English Lyrics

• By: John Legend, Esperanza Spalding

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the comforting embrace of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by John Legend and Esperanza Spalding. This song offers a beautiful way to engage with English through its clear, heartfelt lyrics and the universal theme of holiday cheer and togetherness. You can learn common Christmas vocabulary, expressions of hope, and conversational phrases, all while enjoying a beautifully arranged and soulful performance that showcases the collaborative artistry of two exceptional musicians. Its blend of R&B and jazz makes it a special and enriching listening experience.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Christmas /ˈkrɪs·məs/ A1	noun - the Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood; the centre of emotion
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - visible illumination; brightness adjective - not heavy; having little weight
troubles /ˈtrʌb·əlz/ B1	noun - problems or difficulties
yuletide /ˈjuːl·taɪd/ C1	noun - the Christmas season
merry /ˈmer·i/ A2	adjective - cheerful and lively
little /ˈlɪt·əl/ A1	adjective - small in size or amount
golden /ˈɡoʊ·l·dən/ B1	adjective - made of gold; bright yellow
faithful /ˈfeɪð·fəl/ B2	adjective - loyal, reliable, true
friends /frɛndz/ A1	noun - people with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
gather /ˈɡað·ər/ A2	verb - to bring together; to collect
fate /feɪt/ B2	noun - the development of events beyond a person's control
hang /hæŋ/ A1	verb - to attach or suspend from above
shining /ˈʃaɪ·nɪŋ/ B2	adjective - emitting light; bright
star /stɑːr/ A1	noun - a luminous point in the night sky; a celebrated person
highest /ˈhaɪ·ɪst/ B2	adjective - at the greatest height or level
bough /baʊ/ C1	noun - a main branch of a tree
trumpet /ˈtrʌmpɪt/ A2	noun - a brass wind instrument with a flared bell