I Want To Come Home For Christmas Lyrics
Marvin Gaye
Lyrics
I'd give anything to see a little Christmas tree
And to hear, hear the laughter of children playing in the snow
To kiss my baby under the mistletoe
But I can't promise my eyes this sight
Unless they stop the fight 'coz I'm a prisoner of war
Lying here in my cell, hoping my family is well
Wish they wouldn't worry so much about me
Just try to get us home
In time for the Christmas tree
Yes, oh, yes
I want to see snow flakes fall
I want to see Santa Claus
Oh, I wanna hear jingle bells
Wanna hear jingle bells ringing
But I can't promise my eyes this sight
Unless they stop the fight
If I can't make it home in time
I know you'd be keeping my spirits bright
By wearing my name and trying to stop this fight
Oh, but I'd give anything to see you and the family
And that little Christmas tree
I wanted to see snow flakes fall
I want to see Santa Claus
Oh, I wanna hear jingle bells ring
Yes, I wanna hear jingle bells ringing
I want to see snow flakes fall
I want to see
Song & Lyrics Facts
Marvin Gaye's "I Want to Come Home for Christmas" is a soulful holiday classic, released in 1973 on his album of the same name. The song was written by Leon Ware and Arthur "T-Boy" Ross and produced by Marvin Gaye himself with members of his band, including James Jamerson on bass, Earl DeRouen on drums, and Wah Wah Watson on guitar.
This festive track features Gaye singing about wanting to reunite with family and friends during the holidays. His heartfelt lyrics are complemented by an upbeat arrangement of horns, strings, and jazzy piano solos. The song has become a staple of many Christmas playlists, and its powerful message of togetherness resonates strongly even today.