Story Behind The Song
personal experience
Song Description
Being away from those you love during the holidays
| Song Length |
3:44 |
Genre |
Jazz - Standards |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Tranquil, Poignant |
Subject |
Sadness |
| Similar Artists |
Michael Buble, Harry Connick Jr. |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1940 - 1949 |
| |
Lyrics
Have a Merry Christmas without me. Find something else better to do.
I hate to be away on a Merry Christmas day.
These seasons spent together seem so few.
Have a happy yultide at home dear. You'll have to hang the tinsel alone.
The presents sent by mail don't really seem to tell
how much I really wish I were at home.
The snow is clinging to the windows. The smile is fading from my face.
Thinking of this lonely Christmas, without the mistletoe and lace.
So since I just can't make it this Christmas, and home is where I really want to be.
I'll silence my desire, and sit by the fire, while you have a Merry Christmas without me.