Jimmy Fallon, Carter Faith – Ugly Sweater (Lyrics)

Get the lyrics to Jimmy Fallon and Carter Faith’s Christmas duet “Ugly Sweater.” Learn the words for your holiday karaoke party.

The lyrics for “Ugly Sweater” by Jimmy Fallon and Carter Faith tell a classic holiday meet-cute story. Structured as a duet, the verses alternate perspectives between the two narrators. The song begins with a scene of loneliness at Christmas time, setting a relatable premise.

The central lyric, “I was the only one in an ugly sweater,” establishes the theme of social awkwardness transforming into a connection. The language is conversational and narrative, making the lyrics easy to follow and sing. The chorus uses simple, repeated phrases that create a catchy and memorable hook for group singalongs.

As the lyrics progress, they detail the initial embarrassment of wearing the standout garment and the subsequent moment of mutual recognition between the two characters. The bridge departs from traditional verse structure, using repetitive lines about laughing and talking to convey the easy flow of a newfound connection.

The final chorus shifts the lyric to affirm the ugly sweater as a symbol of fond memory rather than shame. The duet format allows the lyrics to play out like a short story, with each singer contributing their side of the encounter. This narrative quality makes the lyrics engaging for listeners and provides clear parts for karaoke performance.

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Produced by Dave Cobb
November 27, 2025
1 song, 2 minutes
℗ 2025 St. James Place, Inc., under exclusive license to Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Lyrics

[Verse 1: Jimmy Fallon]
It’s Christmastime and I got nobody
I got an invite to go to a party
It said, “Come and get festive and have yourself a drink”
Well, I look at my options and I got no bangers
Only one thing hanging on my hangers
No one in his right mind would wear this awful thing

[Pre-Chorus: Carter Faith]
But you did and I wasn’t sure
I found out once you opened the door

[Chorus: Jimmy Fallon]
I was the only one in an ugly sweater
Red in the face, it don’t get better
Pretty clear I’m no trendsetter
I’m the only one in an ugly sweater

[Verse 2: Carter Faith]
You walked in and my heart just stopped
Like everything paused and the music dropped
I don’t even know if I’ve ever seen such a thing
Had more colors than a box of crayons
One sleeve longer and one sleeve neon
No one in their right mind would hand him a drink

[Pre-Chorus: Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Fallon & Carter Faith]
But you did, and we said hello
And as we stood under the mistletoe

[Chorus: Carter Faith, Jimmy Fallon & Carter Faith, Jimmy Fallon]
I thought, “Who is this guy in his ugly sweater?
He’s more cheesy than a block of cheddar
Then I thought the night couldn’t get better
I’m in love with this girl in an ugly sweater (I’m in love with this man in an ugly sweater)

[Bridge: Jimmy Fallon & Carter Faith]
And we laughed and we laughed and we laughed and we laughed
And we talked and we talked and we talked and we talked
And we laughed and we laughed and we laughed and we laughed
And we talked and we talked and we talked and we talked
And we laughed and we laughed and we laughed and we laughed
And we talked and we talked and we talked and we talked
And we laughed and we laughed and we laughed and we laughed
And we talked and we talked and we talked and we talked

[Chorus: Jimmy Fallon & Carter Faith]
Saw her once and I’ll never forget her
Whole night is like a love letter
I always say there ain’t nothing better than
Seeing you in my ugly sweater (Seeing you in that ugly sweater)