Song: Have yourself a merry little Christmas

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During the Christmas season one hears of "yuletide", as in the words to secular Christmas song "Have yourself a merry little Christmas". The first performance of note was in 1944 by Judy Garland in the musical "Meet Me in St. Louis". Here is how the original song started. You can see why it was changed.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas.

It may be your last. Next year we may all be living in the past.

What is a lamb’s favorite Christmas carol?

Have Yourself a Mary Little Christmas.

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Here are the most common lyrics to the song.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away

Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now