Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Bing Cosby & Dean Martin Lyrics


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Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glisteningA beautiful sight, We're happy tonight.
Walking in a winter wonderland.
Gone away is the bluebird, Here to stay is a new birdHe sings a love song, As we go along, Walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman, Then pretend that he is Parson Brown He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man, But you can do the jobWhen you're in town.
Later on, we'll conspire, As we dream by the fireTo face unafraid, The plans that we've made, Walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman, And pretend that he's a circus clownWe'll have lots of fun with mister snowman, Until the other kids knock him down.
When it snows, ain't it thrilling, Though your nose gets a chillingWe'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way, Walking in a winter wonderland.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the classic holiday song "Walking in a Winter Wonderland" are a cheerful reminder of the magic and joy that come with wintertime. The opening lines of the song describe the serene atmosphere of a winter night, where one can hear sleigh bells ringing and see snow glistening in the lane. The song then transitions to a love story as the new bird replaces the bluebird, and the lovers walk hand in hand through a winter wonderland, faced with the cheerful snowman, Parson Brown who 'marries' them.


The chorus assures that the couple is happy and enjoying their winter adventure, despite the cold weather, as they conspiratorially dream of exciting plans around the fire. One can imagine the couple having a great time constructing a snowman in the meadow, pretending it to be a circus clown and playing 'Eskimo Way' as the snow starts falling again. The lyrics of the song exude a sense of excitement for the winter season, while the love story underlying it brings warmth and joy to the listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening
The sound of sleigh bells can be heard as we walk down the snowy lane enjoying the beautiful, glimmering snow.


A beautiful sight, We're happy tonight. Walking in a winter wonderland.
We feel happy and content as we take in the beauty of the snowy wonderland while walking hand in hand.


Gone away is the bluebird, Here to stay is a new bird. He sings a love song, As we go along, Walking in a winter wonderland.
The bluebird is gone for the season and a new, unknown bird has taken its place, singing a love song as we enjoy our walk together.


In the meadow we can build a snowman, Then pretend that he is Parson Brown. He'll say: Are you married? We'll say: No man, But you can do the job When you're in town.
We can have fun building a snowman and pretend that he is officiating a wedding. The snowman will ask if we are married, to which we will reply no but suggest he could perform the ceremony if he were in town.


Later on, we'll conspire, As we dream by the fire. To face unafraid, The plans that we've made, Walking in a winter wonderland.
As we sit by the fire, we will make plans for the future with confidence and without fear, feeling inspired by our winter walk.


In the meadow we can build a snowman, And pretend that he's a circus clown. We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman, Until the other kids knock him down.
We can also imagine our snowman as a circus clown and have fun playing with him until the other children knock him down.


When it snows, ain't it thrilling, Though your nose gets a chilling. We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way, Walking in a winter wonderland.
Although the cold weather may make our noses chilly, we find the experience of frolicking and playing in the snow to be thrilling, just like the Eskimos do.




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Sleigh bells ring, are you listening
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland

Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song as we go along
Walking in a winter wonderland

In the meadow, we can build a snowman
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say, "Are you married?" We'll say, "No man"
But you can do the job when you're in town

Later on, we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid, the plans that we've made
Walking in a winter wonderland

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland

Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song as we go along
Walking in a winter wonderland

In the meadow, we can build a snowman
And pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman
Yes, until the other kiddies knock him down

Later on, we'll conspire
As we dream sittin' by the fire
To face unafraid all the plans that we've made
Walking in a winter wonderland
Walking in a winter wonderland



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I NEED that Bing-o-matic!!!......and Bing himself😆

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Bing-o-magic!! He lifts my Covid-ridden spirits!

@kyleshelstad1467

Who ever is animating these wonderful classic songs, you are doing amazing work, Love Bing

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its made me smile!

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@voiceover-impressionist

I'd like to see someone do the Carpenter's in an animated format like this...

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@sirbum168

Good to see the legend of Bing Crosby live on. What a wonderful arrangement

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תודה ששיתפת את שירי חג המולד האלה של אמן העולם הגדול הזה (בינג קרוסבי), אנחנו כבר כל כך קרובים לחג המולד כמו שאומרים: "אין חג המולד בלי בינג קרוסבי"

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