Holly Jolly Christmas
Burl Ives · 20th Century Masters [2003]
Have a holly jolly Christmas
It's the best time of the year
I don't know if there'll be snow
But have a cup of cheer
Have a holly jolly Christmas
And when you walk down the street
Say hello to friends you know
And everyone you meet
Oh ho, the mistletoe hung where you can see
Somebody waits for you, kiss her once for me
Have a holly jolly Christmas
And in case you didn't hear
Oh by golly, have a holly jolly Christmas this year
Have a holly jolly Christmas
It's the best time of the year
Have a holly jolly Christmas
And when you walk down the street
Say hello to friends you know
And everyone you meet
Oh ho, the mistletoe hung where you can see
Somebody waits for you, kiss her once for me
Have a holly jolly Christmas
And in case you didn't here
Oh by golly, have a holly jolly Christmas this year
have a stupid dumb ass christmas,
its the worst time of the year,
oh by golly, have a dumb ass christmas,
every year!
It's the best time of the year
I don't know if there'll be snow
But have a cup of cheer
Have a holly jolly Christmas
And when you walk down the street
Say hello to friends you know
And everyone you meet
Oh ho, the mistletoe hung where you can see
Somebody waits for you, kiss her once for me
Have a holly jolly Christmas
And in case you didn't hear
Oh by golly, have a holly jolly Christmas this year
Have a holly jolly Christmas
It's the best time of the year
Have a holly jolly Christmas
And when you walk down the street
Say hello to friends you know
And everyone you meet
Oh ho, the mistletoe hung where you can see
Somebody waits for you, kiss her once for me
Have a holly jolly Christmas
And in case you didn't here
Oh by golly, have a holly jolly Christmas this year
have a stupid dumb ass christmas,
its the worst time of the year,
oh by golly, have a dumb ass christmas,
every year!
Holly Jolly Christmas by Burl Ives
Burl Ives delivers a quintessential holiday recording of 'Holly Jolly Christmas' on his 2003 compilation, '20th Century Masters.' The track exemplifies Ives' signature style, blending traditional folk instrumentation with a warm, storytelling vocal approach that has made him an enduring figure in American Christmas music. His rendition captures the nostalgic spirit of the season, often performed alongside other seasonal classics like 'Jingle, Jingle, Jingle' and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.' As a master of the Christmas album format, Ives' work remains a staple in holiday playlists, reflecting his ability to bring warmth and charm to festive recordings across generations.