Elvis Presley - Blue Christmas

"Blue Christmas" is one of Elvis Presley’s most iconic holiday songs. Originally written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson in 1948, it was famously performed by Elvis Presley for his 1957 album Elvis' Christmas Album. The track has since become a Christmas classic, with Elvis's deep, soulful voice and melancholic delivery adding a unique emotional depth to the song.

The song’s lyrics convey a sense of longing and loneliness during the holiday season, as the narrator faces a "blue" Christmas without their loved one. Elvis's rendition, with its backing vocals, smooth arrangement, and subtle orchestration, has remained a holiday favorite for generations.

The version recorded by Elvis was released as a single in 1957, and over time, it has come to represent a bittersweet yet beautiful reflection of the holiday season for many fans worldwide. The melancholic tone contrasts with the usual joy associated with Christmas music, which has helped it stand out as a staple of holiday playlists.

Elvis Presley - Blue Christmas Lyrics

I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me

And when those blue snowflakes start falling
That's when those blue memories start calling
You'll be doing all right
With your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas

You'll be doing alright
With your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas

You'll be doing all right
With your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas