When I was young I learned that Jesus was my savior
When I grew up he went away
He left me a note that said we all should love our neighbor
Though how this would work he didn’t say
Still he went on to say that every person mattered
Red, yellow, black and brown and white
He asked me to pray for all the lost and broken hearted
Then wished me a silent night
So have yourself a very merry Christmas
Have yourself one hell of a time
Have yourself a very merry Christmas
Have yourself a hell of a time
Over the years I’d think of all the things he’d written
And all of the things he left unsaid
Was there a message there, some meaning that was hidden
Were some of his notes maybe left unread
Cause given the suffering and the madness all around us
Given the grief that doesn’t cease
It must be a thankless job it must be kind of lonely
Being the Prince of Peace
So have yourself a very merry Christmas
Have yourself one hell of a time
Have yourself a very merry Christmas
Have yourself a hell of a time
Now that I’m older I will sometimes sit and wonder
I sometimes sit and hope
That maybe a white winged dove will fly down from the heavens
And bring us another note
So gather your family, and your loved ones all around you
Gather your blessings as you may
Offer a prayer for all the lost and broken hearted
And dream of a better day
And have yourself a very merry Christmas
Have yourself, one hell of a time
Have yourself a very merry Christmas
Have yourself, a hell of a time
Acoustic rhythm guitar and vocals: Steve Carlson
Acoustic rhythm and lead guitars: Dan Sebranek
Background vocals: Lynn Biddick
Piano: Kevin McMullin
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