Jingle Bells
Alan Jackson (Holiday) Lyrics
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Over the fields we go, laughing all the way
Bells on bob-tail ring, making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight
[Chorus:]
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright, was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot
He got into a drifted bank and we got up shot
[Chorus]
A day or two ago, the story I must tell
I went out on the snow, and on my back I fell
A gent was riding by in a one-horse open sleigh
He laughed as there I sprawling lie but quickly drove away
[Chorus]
Now the ground is white, go it while you're young
Take the girls tonight, and sing this sleighing song
Just get a bob-tailed bay, two-forty as his speed
Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack! You'll take the lead
[Chorus]
The lyrics of the song Jingle Bells by Alan Jackson (Holiday) is a classic Christmas song that tells the story of dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh. The song starts with a description of a winter scene as the singer and others ride through fields, laughing and singing together. The rhythmic sound of the bells on the horse’s tail adds to the festive mood, making spirits bright. The chorus emphasizes the merry mood and the thrill of riding in a one-horse open sleigh, jingling all the way.
The singer talks about encountering Miss Fanny Bright while taking a ride. However, the horse they rode could not keep up, and they fell into a drifted bank. Humorous incidents like these add to the lighthearted nature of the song. The singer also describes another comical incident when they fell on their back on the snow, and a gentleman riding by in a one-horse open sleigh found it amusing.
The song ends on an upbeat note, encouraging listeners to enjoy the snow while they are young, and take the girls out for a ride in the open sleigh. With a fast horse, they can lead the way, jingling merrily to this sleighing song.
Line by Line Meaning
Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh
We are quickly traveling through the snow, riding in a sleigh which is being pulled by a single horse.
Over the fields we go, laughing all the way
As we travel across the fields, we joyfully make merry, laughing all the while.
Bells on bob-tail ring, making spirits bright
The bell attached to the tail of the horse is ringing, creating a merry sound that lifts our spirits.
What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight
It is truly exciting and enjoyable to travel by sleigh and sing a song while doing so, especially tonight.
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
The sound of the jingling bells carried by the horse make a lovely tune as it travels.
O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
It is an absolute joy to travel in a sleigh which is being pulled by a single horse.
A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride
Recently, I decided to enjoy a sleigh ride.
And soon Miss Fanny Bright, was seated by my side
Soon, a young lady by the name of Miss Fanny Bright joined me in the sleigh.
The horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot
The horse was thin and appeared to have its own share of unlucky misfortunes.
He got into a drifted bank and we got up shot
The horse wandered into a snowbank, and we were jolted out of the sleigh.
Now the ground is white, go it while you're young
Since the snow is covering the ground, it is the perfect time to enjoy the sleigh ride, especially when young.
Take the girls tonight, and sing this sleighing song
It is suggested that a company of young men should take the young women out for a sleigh ride and sing this very song.
Just get a bob-tailed bay, two-forty as his speed
To have a faster and sleeker horse, one should choose a horse with a bobtail that can run at speeds of 240 meters per second.
Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack! You'll take the lead
Attach this speedy horse to an open sleigh and you will immediately take the lead during the sleigh ride.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRANK FARIAN, JAMES PIERPONT
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