Merry Christmas Words and Music by Fred Spielman and Janice Torre (for more information see Judy's Movie Songs Page) Performed by Judy Garland in the film In the Good Old Summertime, 1949 Merry Christmas, Have a very, very merry Christmas. Dream about your hearts desire, Christmas Eve when you retire, Santa Claus will stop and I know he'll drop Exactly what you wanted from your chimney top. So be jolly, Have a holiday as gay as holly. May the ones you love be near you With the laugh of friends to cheer you. When the church bells ring, Like the angels sing, And you hear the joyful hymn they chime, Hang a wish from me on your Christmas tree For a very merry Christmas time.