White Christmas
Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics
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Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
Ella Fitzgerald's rendition of "White Christmas" is a classic Christmas song that expresses the longing for a perfect Christmas from days gone by. The lyrics speak to a desire to have a Christmas filled with the excitement and joy of youth, where the snow falls heavily and the children play, waiting for Santa to arrive with his sleigh and reindeer. The singer reminiscences about the treetops that glisten with snow, and the sounds of sleigh bells on a peaceful winter night.
The second verse of the song carries on the wishes of the first, where the singer sends out Christmas cards in hopes that loved ones will have a merry and bright holiday season. Ultimately, the song wraps up with a final wish that all Christmases to come are white, creating an image of unity and shared experiences that generations can bond over.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I long for a Christmas with snow, as I have experienced before, which represents peace and purity.
Just like the ones I used to know
I wish to have a Christmas just as lovely and idyllic as the ones from my past memories.
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
I wish to have a Christmas scene where trees are covered in a glittering snow creating a magical environment children can enjoy.
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I wish to hear the sound of bells ringing in the snow, as well as the joyful laughter and music of people.
With every Christmas card I write
I hope that with every Christmas card I write or receive will bring some Christmas cheer and a reminder of this holiday season's warmth and joy.
May your days be merry and bright
I wish that you have a beautiful and cheerful holiday season filled with happiness and light.
And may all your Christmases be white
I hope every one of your Christmases is blessed with the tranquility and serenity the snow brings.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Irving Berlin
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@pehenri22
I'm dreaming of a white christmas,
just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
to hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white christmas,
just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
to hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white christmas,
with every christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright,
and may all your christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white christmas,
just like the ones I used to know
May your days be merry and bright,
and may all your christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white christmas,
with every christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright,
and may all your christmases be white
May your days be merry and bright,
and may all your christmases be white
And may all your christmases be white (All your christmases be white)
And may all your christmases be white (All your christmases be white)
And may all your christmases be
(All your christmases be white)
(All your christmases be white)
@MsDarkSideOfLight
Haven't really liked any Christmas carols the last few years (in modern day versions, R&B and whatever). But now that I found this, I know exactly what I will be playing from years and years to come during this time of year. =)
@vaughnchauncy8360
Splendid!
@andromedachaves8001
I Love You Ella!! 🎶💜
@tyrpamplona
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten, and children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow I'm dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white I'm dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white
@totojvs
Ella es la mejor
@shihlin1
Ella warms up any cold winter night.
@pehenri22
I'm dreaming of a white christmas,
just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
to hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white christmas,
just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
to hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white christmas,
with every christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright,
and may all your christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white christmas,
just like the ones I used to know
May your days be merry and bright,
and may all your christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white christmas,
with every christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright,
and may all your christmases be white
May your days be merry and bright,
and may all your christmases be white
And may all your christmases be white (All your christmases be white)
And may all your christmases be white (All your christmases be white)
And may all your christmases be
(All your christmases be white)
(All your christmases be white)
@direfranchement
The classiest, most elegant rendition of this classic I've ever heard. Of course Crosby's is the benchmark, but it sounds a tad dated to me in 2010---Ella's sultry swing hasn't aged a bit :)
@BERTRAMCAT
Xmas varje dag with Ella----
@DominicKerridge
The person who DIDNT LIKE is a Christmas Bah Humbug! this si as good as it gets