About The Song
The song “I’ll Be Home On Christmas Day” is a Christmas song recorded by Elvis Presley for his 1971 album Elvis sings The Wonderful World of Christmas. It has since been played every Christmas in Times Square to kick off the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The song was written by Michael Jarrett.
The song expresses the deep yearning and longing to be with loved ones during the holiday season. Elvis’s passionate vocals capture the yearning perfectly, making the song relatable to anyone who has ever been away from home during the holidays.
It was the first Christmas song Elvis ever recorded. It has been covered by many artists, including Neil Diamond, Kenny Rogers, and Martina McBride. It was featured in the films “Home Alone” and “The Santa Clause.”
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Lyrics
On the hills of Georgia
Across the plains of Tennessee
I’ve seen and I’ve done most everything
That a man can do or see
But if I could only borrow one dream from yesterday
I’d be on that train tomorrow
I’ll be home on Christmas day
And so many times before
She left that candle burning
Oh, too many tears fell
My soul fills with yearning
If I had sense at all
I’d just be on my way
Be on that train tomorrow
Be home on Christmas day
Everytime I think about her
All the love I left behind
Memories still linger in my troubled mind
I could set aside my pride
And I’d be on my way
I’d catch that train tomorrow
And be home on Christmas day
If I had any sense at all
I’d just be on my way
I’d catch that train tomorrow
I’d be home on Christmas day
I said I’d catch that train tomorrow
I’d be home on Christmas day