Popular Christmas Songs Lyrics for 2023

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way… Santa Claus is coming to town, riding on a sleigh…

Yes, that time of the year is already inching closer, and we just can’t believe it. You’re not alone if you get a craving for Christmas carols in the fall. In fact, for those who love the charm of the festive winter season, it’s difficult to wait until Thanksgiving to start playing their favorite tunes. Because that’s the kind of music that takes you to another joyful world, and brings back fond memories of the past holidays. It feels like a warm embrace from the family and friends you usually spend your holidays with. These Christmas song lyrics bring immense joy and happiness.

So, without further ado, here are the joyful jingles you should be adding to your Christmas playlist right now to brighten up your holiday season.

Let’s Sing along!

  • The Silent Night

Silent night, holy night!

All is calm, all is bright.

Round yon Virgin, Mother, and Child.

Holy infant so tender and mild,

Sleep in heavenly peace,

Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!

Shepherds quake at the sight.

Glories stream from heaven afar

Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,

Christ the Savior is born!

Christ the Savior is born.

Silent night, holy night!

Son of God love’s pure light.

Radiant beams from Thy holy face

With dawn of redeeming grace,

Jesus Lord, at Thy birth

Jesus Lord, at Thy birth

There have been many carols composed. Yet, a few of them stick to our auditory memory. One of such carols is the Silent Night, written by Franz Xaver Gruber in 1818. The lyrics to the carol were added by Joseph Mohr in the nation of Austria. These Christmas song lyrics are well renowned throughout the world. Evidence to support this is the title given by UNESCO for the song, which is ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage,’ as people were confused if it were Mozart or Beethoven who had composed it. Eventually, in 1994 it was found that it was Mohr who wrote the lyrics to this Christmas carol. Unfortunately, the manuscript was initially lost as floods hit the town of Oberndorf.

  • Let It Snow

Oh, the weather outside is frightful

But the fire is so delightful

And since we’ve no place to go

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Man it doesn’t show signs of stopping’

And I bought me some corn for poppin’

The lights are turned way down low

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

When we finally kiss good-night

How I’ll hate going out in the storm

But if you really hold me tight

All the way home I’ll be warm

And the fire is slowly dying

And, my dear, we’re still good-bye-ing

But as long as you’d love me so

Let it snow, let it snow, and snow

When we finally kiss good-night

How I’ll hate going out in the storm

But if you’d really grab me tight

All the way home I’ll be warm

Oh the fire is slowly dying

And, my dear, we’re still goodbye-ing

But as long as you’d love me so

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

This is another song that you might have heard while stopping at a gas station during Christmas or inside a shopping complex during Christmas eve and in many more places. “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow” was written by Sammy Cahn. The music was added to lyrics in 1945 by Jule Styne. The song itself does not showcase any connections to Christmas directly. However, it depicts the season of Winter and snow. When people start speaking about Christmas, one of the first things that comes to their mind is a pine tree with decorations covered with white sparkling snow.

  • Santa Claus is Comin to Town

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

You better watch out!

You better not cry

You better not pout, I’m telling you why

‘Cause Santa Claus is coming to town

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

You better watch out!

You better not cry

You better not pout, I’m telling you why

Santa Claus is coming to town

You better watch out!

You better not cry

You better not pout, I’m telling you why

Santa Claus is coming

I mean the big fat man with the long white beard

Is coming to town

As the name suggests, this song is directly connected to Christmas and its festivities. Written by Haven Gillespie and J. Fred Coots, “Santa Claus is Comin to Town” is a song that brings out the “kiddish” side of Christmas. It includes the story of Santa Claus and how he became the gift distributor. The song has been recorded multiple times over the years. In recent times several acapella melodies have been added to the song to make it more enjoyable. 

  • Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy

The Virgin Mary had a baby boy,

The Virgin Mary had a baby boy,

The Virgin Mary had a baby boy,

And they say that His name was Jesus.

He come from the glory,

He comes from a glorious kingdom.

He come from the glory,

He comes from the glorious kingdom.

Oh yes, believer! Oh yes, believer!

He come from the glory,

He comes from the glorious kingdom.

The angels sang when the baby born,

The angels sang when the baby born,

The angels sang when the baby born,

And proclaimed Him the Saviour Jesus.

He come from the glory,

He comes from the glorious kingdom.

He come from the glory,

He comes from the glorious kingdom.

Oh yes, believer! Oh yes, believer!

He come from the glory,

He comes from the glorious kingdom.

The shepherds came where the baby born,

The shepherds came where the baby born,

The shepherds came where the baby born,

And they say that His name was Jesus.

He come from the glory,

He comes from a glorious kingdom.

He come from the glory,

He comes from the glorious kingdom.

Oh yes, believer! Oh yes, believer!

He come from the glory,

He comes from a glorious kingdom.

The Wise Men saw where the baby born,

The Wise Men saw where the baby born,

The Wise Men saw where the baby born,

And they say that His name was Jesus.

He come from the glory,

He comes from a glorious kingdom.

He come from the glory,

He comes from a glorious kingdom.

Oh yes, believer! Oh yes, believer!

He come from the glory,

He comes from a glorious kingdom.

This Christmas song has many versions. As the name suggests, the song begins with “Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy.” Here, Mary refers to Mother Mary, who has just given birth to Jesus Christ. However, it was first mentioned by Edric Connor in his book.

The Christmas song lyrics rejoice in the birth of Jesus Christ, which we all know today as Christmas! It talks about how Jesus was born in Bethlehem, and he appeared from the heavens to purify and bless the novel accursed world. The song is played quite frequently on the radio or in people’s houses during Christmas time.

  • We Wish You a Merry Christmas

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 we bring to you and your kin

We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year

Oh, bring us some figgy pudding

Oh, bring us some figgy pudding

Oh, bring us some figgy pudding

And bring it right here

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin

We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year

We won’t go until we get some

We won’t go until we get some

We won’t go until we get some

So bring it right here

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin

We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year

We all like our figgy pudding

We all like our figgy pudding

We all like our figgy pudding

With all its good cheers

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin

We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year

We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year

This is another song that we all love to sing during Christmas while eating cake and opening gifts. It is a classic song that originates from the western regions of England. This song was created by using repetitive lines such as “We wish you a Merry Christmas,” as the melody is present to be glorified within choir groups. Hence, this song has been chiefly sung by choir groups of the church or outside. The song originated somewhere near the 18th century; however, it is unclear who exactly created this beautiful carol.

  • O Holy Night

O Holy Night!

The stars are brightly shining

It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!

Long lay the world in sin and error pining

Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices

For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!

Fall on your knees

Oh hear the angel voices

Oh night divine

Oh night when Christ was born

Oh night divine

Oh night divine

Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming

With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand

So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming

Here come the wise men from Orient land

The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger

In all our trials born to be our friend

Truly He taught us to love one another

His law is love and His gospel is peace

Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother

And in His name all oppression shall cease

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,

Let all within us praise His holy name

The song is mainly sung in choirs. It originates from the poem of Placide Cappeau. It was written in 1843. Later, in 1847 it was finally given music by John Sullivan Dwight. Once again, this song cherishes the appearance of Jesus in this world. The song is played mainly by the population of elderly, as it was a song that was quite well renowned in the past and still is! Later this song was sung by several artists. Hence a contemporary form of music has been added to the poem of Cappeau.

  • Ding Dong! Merrily on High

Ding-dong! Merrily on high

In heaven the bells are ringing.

Ding-dong! Verily the sky

is riven with angels singing:

Gloria, hosanna in excelsis!

E’en so, here below, below,

let steeple bells be swungen;

and i-o, i-o, i-o,

by priests and people sungen!

Gloria, hosanna in excelsis!

Pray you, dutifully prime

your matin chime, you ringers;

may you beautifully rhyme

your everytime song, you singers:

Gloria, hosanna in excelsis!

This is a joyous piece of Christmas carol that everyone likes to groove to. The music of the song was initially a dance tune. Later it was combined with the lyrics to celebrate the birth of Jesus in a full-fledged feast that includes lots of food and lots of dancing for everyone in the room! The song’s title showcases how enthusiastic and energizing the carol is, hence why everyone wants to dance to this song on Christmas Eve.

  • God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

God rest ye merry gentlemen

Let nothing you dismay

Remember Christ our Savior

Was born on Christmas Day

To save us all from Satan’s pow’r

When we were gone astray

Oh tidings of comfort and joy

Comfort and joy

Oh tidings of comfort and joy

God rest ye merry gentlemen

Let nothing you dismay

Remember Christ our Savior

Was born on Christmas Day

To save us all from Satan’s pow’r

When we were gone astray

Oh tidings of comfort and joy

Comfort and joy

Oh tidings of comfort and joy

In Bethlehem, in Israel

This blessed Babe was born

And laid within a manger

Upon this blessed morn

The which His Mother Mary

Did nothing take in scorn

Oh tidings of comfort and joy

Comfort and joy

Oh tidings of comfort and joy

Fear not then, said the Angel

Let nothing you affright

This day is born a Savior

Of a pure Virgin bright

To free all those who trust in Him

From Satan’s pow’r and might

Oh tidings of comfort and joy

Comfort and joy

Oh tidings of comfort and joy

God rest ye merry gentlemen

Let nothing you dismay

Remember Christ our Savior

Was born on Christmas Day

To save us all from Satan’s pow’r

When we were gone astray

Oh tidings of comfort and joy

Comfort and joy

Oh tidings of comfort and joy

This carol originates from the cultures of England. This song is aimed at bringing comfort, peace, and harmony during the time of Christmas. The earliest traces of this carol is found to be during the 16th century. The carol has been used everywhere. Since Christmas is coming and December is beginning, people have already started to play songs like this to prepare for the enormous feast that will take place on the 24th and 25th of December.

  • Bethlehem Down

When He is King we will give Him a King’s gifts,

Myrrh for its sweetness, and gold for a crown,

Beautiful robes”, said the young girl to Joseph,

Fair with her first-born on Bethlehem Down.

Bethlehem Down is full of the starlight,

Winds for the spices, and stars for the gold,

Mary for sleep, and for lullaby music,

Songs of a shepherd by Bethlehem fold.

When He is King, they will clothe Him in grave sheets,

Myrrh for embalming, and wood for a crown,

He that lies now in the white arms of Mary,

Sleeping so lightly on Bethlehem Down

Here He has peace and a short while for dreaming,

Close-huddled oxen to keep him from cold,

Mary for love, and for lullaby music,

Songs of a shepherd by Bethlehem Down.

This carol was composed in 1927 by Peter Warlock, a composer. It has also described Mother Mary’s love for her baby (Jesus himself). This carol is sung in choirs as well. So, entering a church on the night of Christmas eve would allow your ears to witness a melody that screams in rejoice of the birthplace of Jesus and celebrating his purpose on Earth.

  • All I want for Christmas is You

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

Yeah

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

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

You, baby

Oh, I won’t ask for much this Christmas

I won’t even wish for snow (and I)

I’m just gonna 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

You, baby

Oh-oh, all the lights are shining so brightly everywhere (so brightly, baby)

And the sound of children’s laughter fills the air (oh, oh, yeah)

And everyone is singing (oh, yeah)

I hear those sleigh bells ringing

Santa, won’t you bring me the one I really need? (Yeah, oh)

Won’t you please bring my baby to me?

Oh, 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

Oh, I just want you for my own

More than you could ever know

Make my wish come true

Oh, baby, all I want for Christmas is you

You, baby

All I want for Christmas is you, baby

All I want for Christmas is you, baby

All I want for Christmas is you, baby

All I want for Christmas (all I really want) is you, baby

All I want (I want) for Christmas (all I really want) is you, baby

This is one of the most popular Christmas songs of this decade. It was co-written and sung by the famous American singer Mariah Carey. It is one of the modern versions of a Christmas song. Today, in malls, restaurants, and everywhere, one can see this song playing. This is a love song that has been combined with the joy of Christmas. The Christmas song lyrics reflect how relations and bonds can be further strengthened by celebrating singing and dancing together on the 25th of December.

Conclusion

What is Christmas without Jule Styne or Mariah Carey playing in the background, after all? If you ask most folks, it may be too quiet of a night. Even though everyone agrees the melodious carols are essential to set the spirit, there are a lot of discussions regarding which Christmas tunes and Christmas songs lyrics are the best. Some people enjoy humorous Christmas tunes, while others prefer sacred Christmas music. Then some exist solely to listen to the soundtracks of the best Christmas movies. However, we’re not here to rank these songs; instead, we’re here to enjoy them and create magical moments.

So, what are you waiting for? Upgrade your playlist with these very merry jingles, and enjoy!

Merry Christmas in advance!

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