Composer

:

Walter Kent

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

:

1953

Average_duration

:

3:39

"I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a popular Christmas song composed by Walter Kent, with lyrics by Kim Gannon. The song was first recorded by Bing Crosby in 1943 and has since become a holiday classic. The song was composed during World War II, and its lyrics reflect the longing of soldiers to be home with their families for Christmas. The song's opening line, "I'll be home for Christmas, you can count on me," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is a heartfelt expression of the desire to be reunited with loved ones during the holiday season. "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a ballad, with a slow and melancholy melody that perfectly captures the sentiment of the lyrics. The song is typically performed in a slow tempo, with a simple piano or guitar accompaniment. The song is divided into three verses, each of which expresses a different aspect of the longing to be home for Christmas. The first verse focuses on the physical distance between the singer and their loved ones, while the second verse emphasizes the emotional distance that can exist even when people are physically together. The third verse is a plea to Santa Claus to help the singer get home for Christmas. Despite its melancholy tone, "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a beloved holiday classic that has been covered by countless artists over the years. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the power of music to capture the emotions and experiences of people from all walks of life.

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