It's the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than by singing along to your favorite Christmas tunes? But, let's be real, there's nothing more frustrating than being stuck on a song lyric and not being able to remember the rest of the words. To help you out, we've compiled a list of 10 Christmas song lyrics that are commonly tricky to finish, along with the complete lyrics and a brief explanation of each song.
1. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey
"I don't want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need I don't care about the presents Underneath the Christmas tree I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas is you"
One of the most iconic Christmas songs of the past few decades, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is a modern classic that has become a staple of holiday playlists everywhere.
How to finish the lyric:
If you get stuck on the first verse, just remember that the next line is "I don't care about the presents / Underneath the Christmas tree"2. "Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms
"Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh O'er the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bob tail ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh"
A fun and upbeat Christmas song that's perfect for getting you in the mood for the holiday season.
How to finish the lyric:
If you get stuck on the first verse, just remember that the next line is "O'er the fields we go / Laughing all the way"3. "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee
"Rockin' around the Christmas tree At the Christmas party hop Mistletoe hung where you can see Every couple tries to stop Rockin' around the Christmas tree Let the Christmas spirit ring Later we'll have some pumpkin pie And we'll do some caroling"
A classic Christmas song that's sure to get you rockin' around the tree.
How to finish the lyric:
If you get stuck on the first verse, just remember that the next line is "Mistletoe hung where you can see / Every couple tries to stop"4. "Feliz Navidad" by José Feliciano
" Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Prospero año y felicidad"
A fun and catchy Christmas song that's perfect for the holiday season.
How to finish the lyric:
If you get stuck on the first verse, just remember that the next line is "Prospero año y felicidad"5. "Winter Wonderland" by Dean Martin
"Sleigh bells ring, are you listening In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland"
A classic Christmas song that's sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
How to finish the lyric:
If you get stuck on the first verse, just remember that the next line is "A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight / Walking in a winter wonderland"6. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Judy Garland
"Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light Next year all our troubles Will be out of sight"
A beautiful and sentimental Christmas song that's sure to bring a tear to your eye.
How to finish the lyric:
If you get stuck on the first verse, just remember that the next line is "Let your heart be light / Next year all our troubles / Will be out of sight"7. "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" by The Jackson 5
"You better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town"
A fun and upbeat Christmas song that's sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
How to finish the lyric:
If you get stuck on the first verse, just remember that the next line is "I'm telling you why / Santa Claus is coming to town"8. "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" by Nat King Cole
"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at your nose Yuletide carols being sung by a choir And folks dressed up like Eskimos"
A classic Christmas song that's sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
How to finish the lyric:
If you get stuck on the first verse, just remember that the next line is "Yuletide carols being sung by a choir / And folks dressed up like Eskimos"9. "I'll Be Home for Christmas" by Bing Crosby
"I'll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams"
A beautiful and sentimental Christmas song that's sure to bring a tear to your eye.
How to finish the lyric:
If you get stuck on the first verse, just remember that the next line is "If only in my dreams"10. "Last Christmas" by Wham!
"Last Christmas, I gave you my heart But the very next day, you gave it away This year, to save me from tears I'll give it to someone special"
A fun and catchy Christmas song that's sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
How to finish the lyric:
If you get stuck on the first verse, just remember that the next line is "But the very next day, you gave it away / This year, to save me from tears / I'll give it to someone special"We hope this list helps you finish those tricky Christmas song lyrics and gets you in the holiday spirit!
What is the most popular Christmas song of all time?
+According to various sources, including Billboard and the Guinness Book of World Records, the most popular Christmas song of all time is "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby.
Which Christmas song is the most covered?
+According to various sources, including Guinness World Records, the most covered Christmas song is "Silent Night", with over 733 different recorded versions.
What is the oldest known Christmas carol?
+The oldest known Christmas carol is "Jesus Refulsit Omnium Gentium" (Jesus, Light of All Nations), which dates back to the 4th century.