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Introduction

When it comes to holiday music, few songs capture the warmth and joy of the season while weaving in the magic of romance quite like “I Only Want You for Christmas.” It’s the kind of song that makes you feel like you’re cozying up by the fire, wrapped in a blanket of love. Sung by the iconic Alan Jackson, this country Christmas classic isn’t about the hustle and bustle of gift-giving or the twinkling lights—it’s about something simpler, sweeter, and far more meaningful: the one you love.

From the first playful notes to Jackson’s rich, heartfelt delivery, the song perfectly blends holiday cheer with a personal declaration of affection. It’s a track that feels like a love letter set to a festive tune, reminding us all that the best gift of all can’t be wrapped in shiny paper—it’s the connection you share with someone special. The lyrics, brimming with sincerity and charm, celebrate a kind of love that outshines even the star atop the tree.

What makes this song truly unforgettable is how it captures the essence of the season—a time when we reflect on what truly matters. Sure, the presents, the snow, and the decorations are wonderful, but it’s the people we hold close that make the holidays magical. “I Only Want You for Christmas” is a playful nudge to keep our priorities in check, to remember that love and togetherness are what make this time of year so special

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Lyrics

The snow is falling, it’s Christmas Eve
Presents are wrapped under the tree
Is there one for me?
I only want you for Christmas, baby
I don’t need nothing else
I only want you for Christmas, baby
Tie a ribbon around yourself
Oh, tie a ribbon around yourself
I ain’t gonna write no letters
Send north to the pole
‘Cause what I’m wanting this year
Saint Nick don’t need to know
I only want you for Christmas, baby
I don’t need nothing else
I only want you for Christmas, baby
Tie a ribbon around yourself
Oh, tie a ribbon around yourself
Ah, kick it, Rudolph
What about it, frosty?
So put on your Christmas stockings
I’ll find that mistletoe
Let’s get into the holiday spirits
And honey, ho-ho-ho
Ho-ho-ho
I only want you for Christmas, baby
I don’t need nothing else
I only want you for Christmas, baby
Tie a ribbon around yourself
I only want you for Christmas, baby
I don’t need nothing else
I only want you for Christmas, baby
Tie a ribbon around yourself
Oh, tie a ribbon around yourself
Woo
Oh, I had a bicycle, I had a train too
Woah, I only want you