Song
Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight)
by Ramones
Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight) is a 1987 song by Ramones, 2:05 long. A karaoke version is available on YouTube. It fits the Christmas, Day or Night, Winter Holidays song themes.
Released 1987 Length 2:05 Punk Rock
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Performance tips
- Take advantage of the short 8-second intro to find your pitch, as once Joey starts singing, there are almost no breaks until the very end.
- Emulate the classic punk vocal style by keeping your delivery punchy and emphasizing the "down-home" sincerity of the lyrics rather than over-singing.
- The song ends on a repeating chorus that fades out, so maintain your energy levels to keep the repetitive "Merry Christmas" lines sounding fresh for the audience.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- DiamondDaveMusicYoutube2:15
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight)" karaoke
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