While I had heard & sung this song all of my life, When I first heard the song as sung by Judy Garland, I have known & sung the lyrics as I heard them from the lips of Judy. It is about time that we learn the REAL song. Often the watered down, whitewashed version is empty, while the original tells a story filled with the emotions which, as humans living through the trials of life, we can truly appreciate. I have always enjoyed and respected the music of Mr. James Taylor, as his music reaches to the depths of my soul. I will continue to sing "Have yourself a merry little Christmas" as Ms. Garland taught it to me over the airwaves for the same reason.