It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas
Johnny Mathis Lyrics
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Everywhere you go
Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
But the prettiest sight to see, is the holly that will be
On your own front door
A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring, is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring, is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas
Johnny Mathis's classic Christmas song "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" is a timeless classic that captures the spirit and joy of the holiday season. The song opens with the announcement that Christmas is starting to take shape around the town, with decorations and lights everywhere you go. The chorus then emphasizes the sights of Christmas and the toys available in every store. The third stanza breaks away to different children's wishes for Hopalong boots, pistols that shoot, dolls that talk and walk, followed by parents who can't wait to put their children back in school. The final two stanzas bring the focus back to the holiday season, with the announcement that the bells will soon start ringing accompanied by the sound of carols from the heart. The final repetition of "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" solidifies this sentiment, leaving the listener with a joyful melody and feeling of impending holiday cheer.
One interesting fact about "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" is that it was written in 1951 by Meredith Willson, who also wrote the hit Broadway musical "The Music Man." In addition, the song has been covered by many artists, from Bing Crosby to Michael Bublé, all adding their unique spin to the classic tune. The song also appears in the film "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," where it becomes a key element in the plot. Another fun fact is that the children's wishes mentioned in the song were influenced by the composer's own family — his son hoped for cowboy boots, while his daughter wished for a walking and talking doll. Finally, the song's popularity has led to it being used in advertisements and even parodies, such as a version called "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Chick-fil-A" by Tim Hawkins.
The chords for "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" are as follows:
Verse 1:
C
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
G7
Everywhere you go
C
Take a look in the five and ten
G7
Glistening once again
C
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
Chorus:
F
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
G7
Toys in every store
C
But the prettiest sight to see
G7
Is the holly that will be
C
On your own front door
Verse 2:
C
A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
G7
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
C
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
G7
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
C
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again
Chorus:
F
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
G7
Everywhere you go
C
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel
G7
One in the park as well
C
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
Verse 3:
C
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
G7
Soon the bells will start
C
And the thing that will make them ring
G7
Is the carol that you sing
C
Right within your heart
Chorus:
F
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
G7
Soon the bells will start
C
And the thing that will make them ring
G7
Is the carol that you sing
C
Right within your heart
C
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas,
G7
Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas.
Overall, "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" is a joyful and upbeat classic that perfectly captures the excitement and anticipation of the holiday season. With its memorable melody and lyrics, it's no wonder that this song remains a holiday favorite year after year.
Line by Line Meaning
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
The season of Christmas is officially upon us
Everywhere you go
No matter where you are, the signs of Christmas are visible
Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again
The storefronts of the shops are decorated with shiny ornaments and lights
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
The shops are bustling with holiday decorations, including bright, glowing lights, and candy canes
Toys in every store
Every store is jam-packed with toys and gifts for the holiday season
But the prettiest sight to see, is the holly that will be on your own front door
Although the store decorations are nice, the most beautiful sign of Christmas is the holly wreath on your own front door
A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots, Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Barney and Ben are hoping for cowboy boots and toy guns for Christmas
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk, Is the hope of Janice and Jen
Janice and Jen want dolls that can walk and talk for Christmas
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again
Parents are excited for the Christmas break to be over and for their children to return to school
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well, The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
Both the Grand Hotel and the local park have Christmas trees that are able to withstand the harsh winter weather
Soon the bells will start, And the thing that will make them ring, is the carol that you sing
The start of the Christmas season is marked by the ringing of bells, and the thing that makes them ring is the singing of carols
Right within your heart
The joy of Christmas comes from within your heart
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas
The Christmas season is here and fully in swing
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Meredith Willson
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
Take a look at the five and ten, it's glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes that glow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be
On your own front door
A pair of hop-a-long boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that'll talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well
It's the sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make 'em ring is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be
On your own front door
Sure it's Christmas, once more
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@marianenglish4364
Lol! :D
@t.jackson
Yeeesssss
@corey-bird3489
Tairo Jackson When I was a kid I thought Tim Curry said “Think” when he says “Bingo” 🤣 I love this movie.
@corey-bird3489
Tairo Jackson When I was a kid I thought Tim Curry said “Think” when he says “Bingo” 🤣 I love this movie.
@t.jackson
@@corey-bird3489 oh yes haha i noticed now, that it just sounds same. 👌😂
@averagegalaxygamer4430
This is definitely the best version of this song
@andrewsstation6436
It’s my favorite version too.
@rizvaldo7209
Yeah, matter of opinion.
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i also love this verson too!!!