Frosty the Snowman
Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters Lyrics
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With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say
He was made of snow but the children
Know that he came to life one day
There must have been some magic in that
Old silk hat they found
He began to dance around
O
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
(Thumpetty thump thump
Thumpety thump thump
Look at Frosty go
Thumpetty thump thump
Thumpety thump thump
Over the hills of snow )
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!"
For Frosty the snow man
Had to hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye saying
"Don't you cry
I'll be back again some day
I'll be back again some day.
The song "Frosty the Snowman" is a classic Christmas tune that tells the story of a snowman brought to life through the magic of an old silk hat. The lyrics paint the picture of a jolly and happy snowman named Frosty with a corncob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made out of coal. The first verse establishes Frosty as a fairy tale, but the second verse confirms that he came to life one day in a magical act. This verse is where the song starts to get more exciting, as it describes the moment when the old silk hat was placed on Frosty's head, and he began to dance around.
The rest of the song sees Frosty running and playing with the children, even though he knows he will melt away eventually. The catchy "Thumpetty thump thump" refrain adds to the fun and light-hearted mood of the song. Frosty leads the children down to the village, where they play games and run around causing mischief. However, the song also has a bittersweet undertone, as Frosty knows that he will melt away soon and he has to say goodbye to the children. The final verse sees Frosty promising to come back again someday, even as he melts away in the sun.
Line by Line Meaning
Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul
Frosty was a very cheerful and lively snowman
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
He had a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal
Frosty's eyes were made of coal
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say
Many people think that Frosty is just a made up story
He was made of snow but the children
Although Frosty was made of snow, the children
Know that he came to life one day
Believe that he came alive one day
There must have been some magic in that
There must have been something magical about that
Old silk hat they found
Old top hat they found
For when they placed it on his head
When they put it on his head
He began to dance around
He started to dance
Frosty the snowman was alive as he could be
Frosty was very much alive
And the children say he could laugh
The children say that he could laugh
And play just the same as you and me
And play just like you and me
Thumpetty thump thump
Making the sound 'thumpetty thump thump'
Thumpety thump thump
Making the sound 'thumpety thump thump'
Look at Frosty go
See Frosty moving
Over the hills of snow
Over the snowy hills
Frosty the snowman knew
Frosty knew
The sun was hot that day
It was hot that day
So he said
So he spoke
"Let's run and
"Let's run and
We'll have some fun
We'll have a good time
Now before I melt away
Before I disappear because of the heat
Down to the village
To the village down below
With a broomstick in his hand
Holding a broomstick
Running here and there all
Running around everywhere
Around the square saying
Around the square while saying
Catch me if you can
Try to catch me
He led them down the streets of town
He took them through the town streets
Right to the traffic cop
Right to the officer directing traffic
And he only paused a moment when
He stopped only for a moment when
He heard him holler) "Stop!"
The officer yelled to look out and stop
For Frosty the snow man
Because Frosty the snowman
Had to hurry on his way
Had to leave quickly
But he waved goodbye saying
He bid farewell while waving and saying
"Don't you cry
"Don't be sad
I'll be back again some day
I will return again in the future
I'll be back again some day."
I will return again in the future."
Contributed by Adrian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HudsonRebel
Lyrics:
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!
@ngocnamdoan4870
Bing Crosby's voice just hits so different in Christmas songs.
@JukeboxBalowski
How does it hit?
@ep8324
Hits different in jazz songs, too.
@princess_chrlie
I agree
@ChristopherLee3247
Bings "White Christmas" hits differently than others. (Bing)π―
@cslsecure4163
I love Being Crosby! He had an amazing voice!
@HudsonRebel
Lyrics:
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!
@latamorewilliams6443
Oh the choirπͺ½πͺ½πͺ½ Wonder why they canβt hit notes like this no more??π―π―π―πππ
@suzanneboren
Who in the world cries when they hear Frosty the Snowman? I was driving today and it came on my radio and I cried because Frosty died. At least that's how my heart took it. I guess I was already in a blue mood.
@NormasBath
Happy, Happy song!!!