About The Song
Released in 1966, Elvis Presley’s “If Every Day Could Be Like Christmas” captured a universal yearning for the magic and goodwill of the holiday season to permeate everyday life. The song, written by Red West, struck a chord with listeners, becoming a beloved Christmas standard.
West, a Nashville songwriter, originally penned the tune for country artist Johnny Cash. However, Elvis, a longtime friend and admirer of West’s work, expressed his desire to record it himself. The King’s soulful rendition, infused with his signature rock and roll swagger, transformed the song into a holiday classic.
“If Every Day Could Be Like Christmas” goes beyond the festive trappings of the season. The lyrics paint a picture of a world filled with peace, love, and childlike wonder, a stark contrast to the everyday worries and troubles.
Elvis’s yearning vocals deliver lines like, “I hear a choir singing sweetly somewhere, and a glow fills my heart,” and “Oh, why can’t every day be like Christmas, why can’t that feeling go on endlessly?” His passionate performance embodies the universal desire for a simpler time, where joy and generosity reign supreme.
Over the years, “If Every Day Could Be Like Christmas” has become a cherished part of the Christmas music canon. Its message of hope and togetherness continues to resonate with listeners of all ages, reminding us that the spirit of the season can, and should, extend far beyond December 25th.
So, as you gather around the tree this holiday season, let Elvis’s timeless voice carry you away to a world where every day is filled with Christmas cheer. Remember, the magic lies not just in the twinkling lights and carols, but in the simple acts of kindness and love that we share with each other.
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Lyrics
Let’s sing along with the lyrics!
I hear the bellsSaying christmas is nearThey ring out to tell the worldThat this is the season of cheerI hear a choirSinging sweetly somewhereAnd a glow fills my heartI’m at peace with the worldAs the sound of their singing fills the airOh why can’t every day be like christmasWhy can’t that feeling go on endlesslyFor if everyday could be just like christmasWhat a wonderful world this would beI hear a childTelling santa what to bringAnd the smile upon his tiny faceIs worth more to me than anythingOh why can’t every day be like christmasWhy can’t that feeling go on endlesslyFor if everyday could be just like christmasWhat a wonderful world this would be