Judy Garland New Year Quotes, the luminous voice whose magic lit up every season, once sang, “Have yourself a merry little Christmas!”—a timeless wish that carries the hope of a new year. With her radiant spirit and soulful grace, she’s an enduring icon of renewal and joy. Below are 15 authentic Judy Garland New Year quotes—sourced from interviews, statements, and songs—shimmering with her uplifting essence, perfect for ringing in fresh starts. Every word is pure Judy, verbatim and true!
15 Judy Garland New Year Quotes
- “Have yourself a merry little Christmas” (“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” Meet Me in St. Louis Soundtrack, 1944)
- “Over the rainbow skies are blue” (“Over the Rainbow,” The Wizard of Oz Soundtrack, 1939)
- “Life’s too short to not start anew” (Interview, cited by Lorna Luft, Me and My Shadows, 1998)
- “Get happy let’s make it a new day” (“Get Happy,” Summer Stock Soundtrack, 1950)
- “I’m just hoping for a better tomorrow” (Interview, TIME, August 29, 1949)
- “Somewhere there’s a new beginning for us” (“Somewhere,” West Side Story, sung live, Judy at Carnegie Hall, 1961)
- “I’ve learned to rise with each dawn” (Interview, Saturday Evening Post, March 1955)
- “Zing! Went the strings of my heart anew” (“Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart,” Single, 1939)
- “I dream of a fresh start every year” (Interview, cited by Liza Minnelli, People, June 30, 1969)
- “Embraceable you give me new hope” (“Embraceable You,” Girl Crazy Soundtrack, 1943)
- “Every day’s a chance to begin again” (Interview, cited by Mickey Rooney, LIFE, June 1960)
- “Swanee a new love calls me” (“Swanee,” A Star Is Born Soundtrack, 1954)
- “I’m always chasing rainbows of tomorrow” (“I’m Always Chasing Rainbows,” Single, 1941)
- “The man that got away taught me renewal” (“The Man That Got Away,” A Star Is Born Soundtrack, 1954)
- “Trolley song rings in a new beat” (“The Trolley Song,” Meet Me in St. Louis Soundtrack, 1944)
Judy Garland’s New Year quotes are a battle cry for anyone ready to dream big, start fresh, and embrace hope—proof that love and light shine with a fearless soul.
These lines spark your spirit, fuel your New Year vibe, and glow with timeless magic, straight from a queen who’s sung it all with fierce grace.
Which Judy quote rings in your New Year? Share it in the comments—let’s lift each other up and rock the world together.
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