Frosty the Snowman
Andy Williams & Perry Como Lyrics


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Frosty the Snowman
Was a jolly happy soul
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal

Frosty the Snowman
Is a fairytale, they say
He was made of snow
But the children know
How he came to life one day

There must have been some magic in
That old silk hat they found
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around

Oh, Frosty, the Snowman
Was alive as he could be
And the children say
He could laugh and play
Just the same as you and me

Frosty, clumsy as he can be
See him lopping along
Off he goes on an icicle spree
With a happy song

Oh, Frosty the Snowman
Knew the sun was hot that day
So he said, "Let's run, and we'll have some fun
Now, before I melt away"

Down to the village
With a broomstick in his hand
Runnin' here and there
All around the square
Sayin', "Catch me if you can"

He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop
And he only paused a moment
When he heard him holler, "Stop!"

Hmm, Frosty the Snowman
Had to hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye, sayin' "Don't you cry
I'll be back again some day"

Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump
Look at Frosty go!




Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump
Over the hills of snow!

Overall Meaning

The song “Frosty the Snowman” is a beloved classic that tells the story of a snowman that comes to life because of a magical hat he had worn. The lyrics describe Frosty, who has a “corncob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made out of coal.” He is characterized as a “jolly happy soul” who comes to life one day through some unexplained magic that was perhaps contained within the old silk hat that was found.


As Frosty comes to life, he interacts with the children and becomes their playmate. He is portrayed as a foolish character who is clumsy, as he is “lopping along” and going on an “icicle spree.” Despite his clumsiness, Frosty is full of life and is just as happy and playful as the children. However, Frosty's life is short-lived as he begins to melt due to the heat of the sun. He bids farewell to the children, promising that he would come back another day.


The song tells a simple but heartwarming tale of magic and joy. It speaks of the innocence of childhood and the wonder of imagination. It is a reminder to treasure the magical moments in life and to hold onto the joy and playfulness of youth.


Line by Line Meaning

Frosty the Snowman
Introducing the character Frosty, who is made of snow


Was a jolly happy soul
Frosty was a happy and cheerful being


With a corncob pipe and a button nose
Frosty had a corncob pipe and a nose made of a button


And two eyes made out of coal
Frosty had eyes made of coal


Is a fairytale, they say
Some people believe that Frosty is just a mythical character


He was made of snow
Frosty's body was made entirely of snow


But the children know
But children believe in Frosty's existence


How he came to life one day
And they know how he magically came to life one day


There must have been some magic in
It is believed that there was some kind of magic involved


That old silk hat they found
That old silk hat they found was the key to his animation


For when they placed it on his head
Once they put the hat on his head


He began to dance around
Frosty started dancing and moving around


Oh, Frosty, the Snowman
Referring to Frosty once more


Was alive as he could be
Frosty became as lively as possible


And the children say
Kids tell the tale to others


He could laugh and play
Frosty laughed and enjoyed himself just like any other person


Just the same as you and me
Frosty was no different than you and I


Frosty, clumsy as he can be
Frosty wasn't particularly graceful


See him lopping along
He made large strides as he walked


Off he goes on an icicle spree
He went on an adventure around icicles


With a happy song
While singing a cheerful tune


Knew the sun was hot that day
Frosty understood the sun would melt him


So he said, "Let's run, and we'll have some fun
He suggested they run and enjoy themselves while they still could


Now, before I melt away"
Before he melted away completely


Down to the village
Frosty led the group to the village


With a broomstick in his hand
He held a broomstick in his hand


Runnin' here and there
He ran around everywhere


All around the square
And circled around the town square


Sayin', "Catch me if you can"
Challenging them to catch him if they could


He led them down the streets of town
Frosty led everyone around town


Right to the traffic cop
And they ended up at a road crossing where a cop was stationed


And he only paused a moment
Frosty only stopped for a moment


When he heard him holler, "Stop!"
When the cop yelled at him to stop


Hmm, Frosty the Snowman
Musing about Frosty again


Had to hurry on his way
Frosty had to leave quickly


But he waved goodbye, sayin' "Don't you cry
He said goodbye but assured them not to worry


I'll be back again some day"
And promised to be back someday in the future


Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump
Describing the sound of Frosty's footsteps


Look at Frosty go!
Commenting on how fast and energetic Frosty is


Over the hills of snow!
As he goes over the snowy hills




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jack Rollins, Steve Nelson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@swanmessiah

Frosty the Snowman
Was a jolly happy soul
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal

Frosty the Snowman
Is a fairytale, they say
He was made of snow
But the children know
How he came to life one day

There must have been some magic in
That old silk hat they found
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around

Oh, Frosty, the Snowman
Was alive as he could be
And the children say
He could laugh and play
Just the same as you and me

Frosty, clumsy as he can be
See him lopping along
Off he goes on an icicle spree
With a happy song

Oh, Frosty the Snowman
Knew the sun was hot that day
So he said, "Let's run, and we'll have some fun
Now, before I melt away"

Down to the village
With a broomstick in his hand
Runnin' here and there
All around the square
Sayin', "Catch me if you can"

He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop
And he only paused a moment
When he heard him holler, "Stop!"

Hmm, Frosty the Snowman
Had to hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye, sayin' "Don't you cry
I'll be back again some day"

Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump
Look at Frosty go!
Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump
Over the hills of snow!



All comments from YouTube:

@carolcampana3040

Perry Como is what Christmas is about. Hearing him sing. Ohh you knew Christmas was coming as a child. Still listening to Perry!! Hey. He's family.. my grandfather 1st cousin

@chrisogden3733

Hi Carol my name is Christina Ogden my grandfather worked in Perry's barber shop and also was in his wedding.His family grew up in Canonsburg on P.ike Street in canonsburg
I have listen to his music growing up
They family were from the the Abuzzii area of Italy

@Jwelds22

Christmas is actually about the birth of the one and only savior. Jesus Christ

@sathyaprabh00

I listened to this song on record when I was a kid. This is my favorite song. I learned this song in Nursery School. George Strait sings this song too!

@CarolYost

Perry Como
sings this song with a lot of feeling. He makes the song special.

@madkittyjoey70

Fun song! Perry's version of this song is my favorite.

@danielhetue6968

Great Christmas version I can recall

@swanmessiah

Frosty the Snowman
Was a jolly happy soul
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal

Frosty the Snowman
Is a fairytale, they say
He was made of snow
But the children know
How he came to life one day

There must have been some magic in
That old silk hat they found
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around

Oh, Frosty, the Snowman
Was alive as he could be
And the children say
He could laugh and play
Just the same as you and me

Frosty, clumsy as he can be
See him lopping along
Off he goes on an icicle spree
With a happy song

Oh, Frosty the Snowman
Knew the sun was hot that day
So he said, "Let's run, and we'll have some fun
Now, before I melt away"

Down to the village
With a broomstick in his hand
Runnin' here and there
All around the square
Sayin', "Catch me if you can"

He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop
And he only paused a moment
When he heard him holler, "Stop!"

Hmm, Frosty the Snowman
Had to hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye, sayin' "Don't you cry
I'll be back again some day"

Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump
Look at Frosty go!
Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump
Over the hills of snow!

@petraburg3583

Einfach wundervolle Weihnachtsmusik, erinnert mich irgendwie an Rudi the red nosed reindeer.... Ich liebe diese Art von Musik...💕🎶

@TheLonerLondoner

best version

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