I'll Be Home For Christmas lyrics
Celtic WomanI'm dreaming tonight of a place I love
Even more than I usually do
And although I know it's a long road back
I promise you
I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents by the tree
Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
[Instrumental]
I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents by the tree
Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
If only in my dreams
Song Details
Composer: Walter Kent (1911 - 1994)
Lyricist: Kim Gannon (1900 - 1974) and co-writer Buck Ram (1907 - 1991)
Written: 1943
First Recording: Bing Crosby - Oct 4, 1943 with the John Scott Trotter Orchestra for Decca Records.
Brief: A touching reflection of the longing and nostalgia felt by soldiers, and anyone separated from their loved ones during the Christmas season.
The singer expresses the desire to be back home for Christmas and to be reunited with family and friends with images of traditional Christmas scenes, such as decorations, mistletoe, and loved ones gathered around the tree.
Brief: The song struck an emotional chord especially during the war years when many servicemen and women were far away from home. It became an anthem for soldiers and civilians alike, offering hope and comfort during difficult times.
Category: Christmas, Traditional Pop, Secular, Vocal Pop
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