Have yourself a merry little Christmas.
This might be your last.
Next year we may be living in the past
Here's the Original.
Some time later, Hugh Martin garnished the carol(for Sinatra) with a more optimistic appeal. Stressing Christmas as a time of joy and harmony.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas.
May Your Hearts be light.
Next year all our troubles will be out of sight.
Listen to Sinatra's Version
As with most remakes, The Jackson 5 did a stupendous job interpreting the carol for a new generation.
Towards the final stage, there's an anti-climatic breakthrough with Michael mimicking signatures from "The Love You Save" on a round of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas". Frank Sinatra pulled a similar feat on his take(a swingin' guitar lick of Jingle Bells).
- Jackson 5 Lyrics
