Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Cahn-Styne Lyrics


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Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've bought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm

The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbying




But as long as you love me so
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Overall Meaning

The song "Let It Snow" written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne in 1945 has become a timeless classic Christmas song. The lyrics paint a portrait of a snowy winter evening, with the bitter cold outside and the warmth of a cozy home. The song speaks of the mood of the season, where people tend to stay indoors, cuddle with their loved ones, light up the fire, and watch the snow falling outside.


In the first verse, the singer describes the harsh weather conditions outside, but how the warmth of the fire indoors is very delightful. The second verse speaks of how the snow does not seem to stop, and the singer has bought some corn to pop while they stay indoors. The third verse then speaks of how hard it would be to go out in the snowstorm, but if someone holds the singer tight, they will still be warm inside.


The fourth verse talks about how the fire is dying down, and the singer realizes that they have to say goodbye. But as long as the person they are with loves them, they can tolerate the snow outside.


Overall, the lyrics of this song speak to the cozy and romantic mood of winter, where harsh weather conditions outside are contrasted with the warmth, comfort, and companionship that can be found indoors.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh the weather outside is frightful
The outside weather is unbearably cold


But the fire is so delightful
However, the warmth of the fire is pleasant


And since we've no place to go
As there is nowhere else to be


Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Might as well enjoy the snowfall!


It doesn't show signs of stopping
The snowfall seems unending


And I've bought some corn for popping
I'm prepared with popcorn for snacking


The lights are turned way down low
The ambiance is cozy and relaxing


Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
This snowstorm isn't so bad after all


When we finally kiss goodnight
At the end of the night, when we say goodbye


How I'll hate going out in the storm!
It will be difficult to leave the warm embrace to go into the cold storm


But if you'll really hold me tight
However, if you hold me close and tightly


All the way home I'll be warm
I'll be warm and comforted even in the storm


The fire is slowly dying
The fire is slowly fading out


And, my dear, we're still goodbying
Even though it's time to say goodbye


But as long as you love me so
As long as there is love between us


Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
The snowstorm doesn't seem so daunting with love and warmth




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn

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