Blue Christmas was originally written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson. Its melancholic melody and lyrics, speaking of a Christmas without a loved one, made the song a holiday classic, particularly through Elvis Presleys rendition, which helped cement its popularity. The song embodies the nostalgia and sadness associated with being away from loved ones during the holiday season, a theme that resonates with many.
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I'll have a blue Christmas without you
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I'll be so blue just thinking about you
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Decorations of red, on a green Christmas tree
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won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me.
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And when those blue snow flakes start falling,
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that's when those blue memories start calling,
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you'll be doing alright, with your Christmas of white,
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but I'll have a blue blue blue blue Christmas.
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Ohh, ohh, ohh Ahhh Ahh ahh a ahh ohhhh
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ohh, ohh, ohh Ahhhhh Ahh ahh a ahh ohhhh
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You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white