Rudolph The Red Nosed Raindeer/Frosty The Snowman Medley
Anne Murray Lyrics


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Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
had a very shiny nose
and if you ever saw it
you would even say it glows
all of the other reindeer
used to laugh and call him names
they never let poor Rudolph
join in any reindeer games
then one foggy Christmas eve
Santa came to say:
"Rudolph with your nose so bright
won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
then how the reindeer loved him
as they shouted out with glee (yippee)
"Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
you'll go down in history."
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
had a very shiny nose
and if you ever saw it
you would even say it glows
all of the other reindeer
used to laugh and call him names
they never let poor Rudolph
join in any reindeer games
then one foggy Christmas eve
Santa came to say:
"Rudolph with your nose so bright
won't you guide my sleigh tonight"
then how the reindeer loved him
as they shouted out with glee (yippee)
"Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
you'll go down in history"

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



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 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

Running here and there all around the square

Saying 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



Frosty the Snowman

Had to hurry on his way

But he waved goodbye

Saying 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 lyrics of the song Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer/Frosty The Snowman Medley tell two separate stories about beloved Christmas characters: Rudolph and Frosty.


The first part of the medley focuses on Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer who was ostracized by his fellow reindeer because of his unique glowing nose. The song highlights the ridicule and exclusion Rudolph experienced, as the other reindeer would laugh and call him names, preventing him from joining their reindeer games. However, on one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa recognizes Rudolph's special gift and asks him to guide his sleigh. Suddenly, all the reindeer begin to love and celebrate Rudolph, as they realize the importance his nose plays in saving Christmas. The song ends with the line "Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, you'll go down in history," emphasizing Rudolph's newfound place of honor among Santa's reindeer.


The second part of the medley tells the story of Frosty the Snowman. It describes Frosty as a jolly, happy soul made of snow. The children are told that Frosty is a fairy tale, but they know that one day he came to life. The lyrics explain that Frosty's magical transformation occurred when a silk hat was placed on his head. This transformed Frosty into a living snowman who could dance, laugh, and play. Aware that he would melt in the sun, Frosty decides to have one last adventure with the children before his inevitable disappearance. He leads them through the village, with everyone chasing him, including the traffic cop. Frosty bids farewell to the children, promising to return one day, and he continues his journey over the hills of snow.


Line by Line Meaning

Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
Rudolph, a reindeer with a bright red nose


had a very shiny nose
His nose was incredibly radiant


and if you ever saw it
If you ever caught a glimpse of it


you would even say it glows
You would even claim it emits a glow


all of the other reindeer
Every single reindeer


used to laugh and call him names
Used to mock and insult him


they never let poor Rudolph
They never allowed unfortunate Rudolph


join in any reindeer games
To participate in any games with the reindeer


then one foggy Christmas eve
But on a foggy Christmas eve


Santa came to say:
Santa approached and spoke:


"Rudolph with your nose so bright
"Rudolph, with your brilliantly bright nose


won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
Would you please lead my sleigh this evening?"


then how the reindeer loved him
Then how the other reindeer adored him


as they shouted out with glee (yippee)
As they exclaimed joyfully (yippee)


"Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
"Rudolph, the reindeer with the glowing nose


you'll go down in history."
You will forever be remembered."


Frosty the Snowman
Frosty, a snowman


Was a jolly happy soul
Was a delightfully cheerful being


With a corncob pipe and a button nose
Sporting a corncob pipe and a nose made of buttons


And two eyes made out of coal
And having two eyes crafted from coal


Is a fairytale they say
Is deemed a tale of fantasy


He was made of snow
He was created from compacted frozen water


But the children know
But the children are aware


How he came to life one day
Of how he magically became alive on a particular day


There must have been some magic
Certainly, there was some enchantment


In that old silk hat they found
Within that discovered ancient silk hat


For when they placed it on his head
Because when they put it on top of his head


He began to dance around
He commenced dancing in a lively manner


Frosty the Snowman
Frosty, the snowman


Was alive as he could be
Was as animated as he possibly could be


And the children say
And according to the children's accounts


He could laugh and play
He had the ability to laugh and engage in playful activities


Just the same as you and me
Just like you and me


Knew the sun was hot that day
Was aware of the intense heat from the sun that day


So he said let's run
Thus, he proposed


And we'll have some fun
And we will have an enjoyable time


Now before I melt away
Now, before I completely liquify


Down to the village
Descended into the village


With a broomstick in his hand
Holding a broomstick tightly


Running here and there all around the square
Dashing in various directions across the town square


Saying catch me if you can
Exclaiming, try to catch me if you are able


He led them down the streets of town
He guided them through the streets of the town


Right to the traffic cop
Directly to the traffic policeman


And he only paused a moment when
And he only briefly halted when


He heard him holler stop
He heard the traffic cop shout stop


Had to hurry on his way
Was compelled to continue his journey hastily


But he waved goodbye
Nevertheless, he bid farewell


Saying don't you cry
Stating, do not weep


I'll be back again some day
I will return once more in the future


Thumpety thump thump
The sound of rhythmic thumping


Over the hills of snow
Resonating across the snowy hills




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Written by: Johnny Marks

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