At The Christmas Ball
Charlie Green Lyrics


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"Hey Bessie it's Christmas here"
Here! Here! Hurray for Christmas

Christmas comes but once a year, and to me it brings good cheer,
And to everyone who likes wine and beer
Happy New Year is after that, happy I'll be, that is a fact
That is why I like to hear, folks I say that Christmas is here
Christmas bells will ring real soon, even in the afternoon
There'll be no chimes shall ring at the Christmas Ball
Everyone must watch their step, or they will loose their rep
Everybody full of fare at the Christmas Ball

Grab your partner one an' all, keep on dancing 'round the hall
Then there's no one to fall, don't you dare to strut




If your partner don't act fair, don't worry there's some more over there
Seekin' a chance everywhere at the Christmas Ball

Overall Meaning

At the Christmas Ball by Charlie Green is a festive song that celebrates the joy of Christmas. The song's lyrics capture the excitement and happiness that Christmas brings to everyone. The first line of the song, "Hey Bessie it's Christmas here," sets the tone for the rest of the song. It is a call to everyone to join in the festivities of the season.


The song's narrator declares that Christmas brings good cheer to him and to everyone who enjoys wine and beer. The reference to Happy New Year suggests that the singer is looking forward to the new year with eagerness and positivity. The repetition of "Here! Here! Hurray for Christmas" adds to the festive spirit of the song.


The lyrics go on to describe the activities that will happen at the Christmas Ball. The ringing of the Christmas bells symbolizes the start of the celebration. The singer warns everyone to watch their step, so as not to lose their reputation. The line "Everybody full of fare at the Christmas Ball" evokes images of people eating, drinking, and having a good time.


The chorus of the song, "Grab your partner one an' all, keep on dancing 'round the hall," is an invitation to everyone to join in the dancing. The line "If your partner don't act fair, don't worry there's some more over there" shows that the party is inclusive and welcoming to all. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer wishing everyone a happy Christmas.


Overall, At the Christmas Ball by Charlie Green is a celebration of the joy, happiness, and inclusiveness of Christmas.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey Bessie it's Christmas here
Let's rejoice, for it's finally that time of the year again!


Christmas comes but once a year, and to me it brings good cheer
Christmas is a special holiday that only happens once a year, and it brings me joy and happiness


And to everyone who likes wine and beer
And to all those who enjoy drinking alcohol during the holiday season


Happy New Year is after that, happy I'll be, that is a fact
After Christmas comes the New Year, which makes me happy – that's a fact


That is why I like to hear, folks I say that Christmas is here
That's why I'm excited to hear that Christmas time has come, and I like to remind people of that


Christmas bells will ring real soon, even in the afternoon
The sound of Christmas bells will fill the air soon, even in the afternoon


There'll be no chimes shall ring at the Christmas Ball
There won't be any bells ringing at the Christmas Ball


Everyone must watch their step, or they will loose their rep
Everyone needs to be careful and avoid doing anything that would ruin their reputation


Everybody full of fare at the Christmas Ball
Everyone's filled with food and drinks during the Christmas Ball


Grab your partner one an' all, keep on dancing 'round the hall
Everyone should find a partner and dance around the hall together


Then there's no one to fall, don't you dare to strut
If everybody stays together and dances, nobody will fall – so don't try to show off


If your partner don't act fair, don't worry there's some more over there
If your dance partner isn't behaving, don't worry – there are plenty of other potential partners around


Seekin' a chance everywhere at the Christmas Ball
Everyone's looking for an opportunity to dance with someone at the Christmas Ball




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BUTCH THOMPSON, F. W. LONGSHAW

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