The best Christmas carols in English in history (with lyrics)
If we have to close our eyes to transport ourselves to Christmas, surely family memories come to all of us around the table, gifts, certain food and, above all, Christmas carols! Those Christmas songs that are only sung at this time of year, that transmit a certain serenity and that everyone knows.
In addition to the usual Christmas carols in Spanish, which we have sung for years as a family, Christmas carols in English are becoming more and more fashionable, but not only to sing them, but also to play them as background music.
While the guests arrive and during dinner, instead of having the TV on, many families prefer background music by Michael Bublé or Mariah Carey. In case you dare to sing them after the toast, here are some of the best Christmas melodies in English in history and their respective lyrics.
5 Christmas song lyrics in English
- All I Want for Christmas (Mariah Carey)
This song is so extremely famous that there is no Christmas without singing it. In fact, when we think of Christmas this topic immediately comes to mind. It was released in 1994 and you have been able to hear it in the Christmas movie Love Actually. A Christmas essential that is also valid as a declaration of love. For the most romantic!
Lyrics:
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
Chorus:
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true oh
All I want for Christmas is you
I don’t want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need, and I
Don’t care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don’t need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won’t make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
Chorus
I won’t ask for much this Christmas
I won’t even wish for snow, and I
I just wanna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won’t make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won’t even stay awake
To hear those magic reindeer click
‘Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Oh, Baby all I want for Christmas is you
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children’s
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won’t you bring me
The one I really need
Won’t you please bring my baby to me quickly
I don’t want a lot for Christmas
This is all I’m asking for
I just wanna see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Chorus
All I want for Christmas is you, baby
- Santa Claus is coming to town (Michael Bublé)
This Christmas song has different versions and Michael Bublé released his in 2011. The perfect soundtrack for a Christmas dinner in which the whole family awaits the arrival of Santa Claus with the gifts because, as the lyrics say, he knows everything…!
Lyrics:
Chorus:
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I’m telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
He’s making a list,
He’s checking it twice,
He’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you’re sleeping
And he knows when you’re awake
He knows if you’ve been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Chorus
Oh let’s go!
He sees you when you’re sleeping
And he knows when you’re awake
He knows if you’ve been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Chorus
I mean the big fat man with the long white beard
is coming to town
- Last Christmas
Another classic that cannot be missing from your Christmas playlist. Last Christmas talks about the exact opposite of the first song -the one by Mariah Carey- that we taught you: spending a heartbreaking Christmas. Those of us who have gone through it will say that it is one more experience because, listen to her, there must be Christmas carols for all tastes. There are those who spend these dates in love and declaring themselves and those who spend them remembering past loves. This song was released in 1984 by the British Duo Wham!
Lyrics:
Chorus:
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
Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance
But you still catch my eye
Tell me , baby
Do you recognize me?
Well, it’s been a year
It doesn’t surprise me
(Merry Christmas!) I wrapped it up and sent it
With a note saying, “I love you,” I meant it
Now, I know what a fool I’ve been
But if you kissed me now
I know you’d fool me again
Chorus
A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
I’m hiding from you, and your soul of ice
My god, I thought you were someone to rely on
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man under cover but you tore me apart
Now, I’ve found a real love you’ll never fool me again
Chorus
- We wish you a Merry Christmas
A good way to wish a Merry Christmas is with this very popular and anonymous theme from the 16th century. Do you know the lyrics?
Lyrics:
Chorus:
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
And a Happy New Year .
Good tidings to you,
And all of your kin,
Good tidings for Christmas,
And a Happy New Year.
We all know that Santa’s coming,
We all know that Santa’s coming,
We all know that Santa’s coming,
And soon will be here.
Good tidings to you,
And all of your kin,
Good tidings for Christmas,
And a Happy New Year.
Chorus
- Holly, Jolly Christmas
And since there are Christmas carols for all tastes, let’s go with a classic one that talks about spending a good Christmas in the company of the people you love. A happy and usual song that was premiered and recorded by Burl Ives.
Lyrics:
Chorus: 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
Chorus
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
Chorus
