Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – English Lyrics

• By: Sam Smith

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the poignant beauty of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by Sam Smith, a rendition that blends soulful vocals with a classic melody. Delve into the song's emotional depth, offering a mix of nostalgia and hope, perfect for understanding the nuances of expressing heartfelt sentiments during the festive season.

[English]

♪ HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS ♪

♪ LET YOUR HEART BE LIGHT ♪

♪ FROM NOW ON YOUR TROUBLES WILL BE OUT OF SIGHT ♪

♪ HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS ♪

♪ MAKE THE YULETIDE GAY ♪

♪ FROM NOW ON YOUR TROUBLES WILL MILES AWAY ♪

♪ HERE WE ARE AS IN OLDEN DAYS ♪

♪ HAPPY GOLDEN DAYS OF YORE ♪

♪ FAITHFUL FRIENDS WHO ARE DEAR TO US ♪

♪ THEY GATHER NEAR TO US ONCE MORE ♪

♪ THROUGH THE YEARS WE ALL WILL BE TOGETHER ♪

♪ IF THE FATES ALLOW ♪

♪ HANG A SHINING STAR UPON THE HIGHEST BOUGH ♪

♪ SO HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS ♪

♪ HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS ♪

♪ SO HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS NOW ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
merry /ˈmɛri/ A2	adjective - cheerful and lively
heart /hɑrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood in the body noun - the center of emotion or feeling
trouble /ˈtrʌbəl/ B1	noun - a problem or difficulty verb - to cause distress or worry
gather /ˈɡæðər/ B1	verb - to come together or assemble
star /stɑr/ A1	noun - a celestial body that shines in the night sky
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible verb - to illuminate or make bright
together /təˈɡɛðər/ A2	adverb - with each other; in a group
allow /əˈlaʊ/ B1	verb - to let someone do something
bough /baʊ/ C1	noun - a large branch of a tree
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and has a bond of mutual affection
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
old /oʊld/ A1	adjective - having lived for a long time; not new