Last Christmas – Bilingual Lyrics German/English

• By: Andreas Gabalier, Gregor Meyle
• Album: A Volks-Rock’n’Roll Christmas

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the enduring story of heartbreak and hope in "Last Christmas" as interpreted by Andreas Gabalier and Gregor Meyle. This rendition, infused with a Volks-Rock'n'Roll spirit, offers a fresh perspective on a beloved holiday classic, allowing listeners to connect with themes of love, loss, and the anticipation of a better Christmas.

[English]

Last Christmas I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

Once bitten and twice shy

I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye

Tell me baby, do you recognize me?

Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me

"Merry Christmas" I wrapped it up and sent it

With a note saying "I love you", I meant it

Now I know what a fool I've been

But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again

Last Christmas I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

Last Christmas I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

...

...

A crowded room, friends with tired eyes

I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice

My God, I thought you were someone to rely on

Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on

A face on a lover with a fire in his heart

A man under cover but you tore me apart

Ooh, ooh, now I've found a real love

You'll never fool me again

Last Christmas I gave you my heart (gave you my heart)

But the very next day you gave it away (you gave it away)

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special (special)

Last Christmas I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

This year, I'll give it to someone special

This year, I'll give it to someone

This year, I'll give it to someone

This year, I'll give it to someone

I'll give it to someone special

This year, I'll give it to someone

This year, I'll give it to someone

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

...

[German]

Last Christmas I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

Once bitten and twice shy

I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye

Tell me baby, do you recognize me?

Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me

"Merry Christmas" I wrapped it up and sent it

With a note saying "I love you", I meant it

Now I know what a fool I've been

But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again

Last Christmas I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

Last Christmas I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

A crowded room, friends with tired eyes

I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice

My God, I thought you were someone to rely on

Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on

A face on a lover with a fire in his heart

A man under cover but you tore me apart

Ooh, ooh, now I've found a real love

You'll never fool me again

Last Christmas I gave you my heart (gave you my heart)

But the very next day you gave it away (you gave it away)

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special (special)

Last Christmas I gave you my heart

But the very next day you gave it away

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

This year, I'll give it to someone special

This year, I'll give it to someone

This year, I'll give it to someone

This year, I'll give it to someone

I'll give it to someone special

This year, I'll give it to someone

This year, I'll give it to someone

This year, to save me from tears

I'll give it to someone special

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - a deep feeling of affection or passion verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
give /ɡɪv/ A2	verb - to transfer possession of something to someone
next /nɛkst/ A2	adjective - immediately following in time or order
year /jɪər/ A2	noun - a period of 12 months
tears /tɪərz/ A2	noun - drops of clear salty liquid from eyes when crying
moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ B1	noun - a brief period of time
room /ruːm/ A2	noun - a space that can hold people or things
friend /frɛnd/ A2	noun - a person you like and enjoy being with
fire /faɪər/ B2	noun - a process of combustion producing heat and flames
fool /fuːl/ B2	noun - a person who acts unwisely or imprudently
special /ˈspɛʃəl/ B2	adjective - distinct from what is ordinary or usual