Jingle Bells
Christmas Carol Lyrics
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In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
We got into a drifted bank
And then we got upsot
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh yeah
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
The song Jingle Bells is a classic Christmas carol that was originally written in 1857 by James Lord Pierpont. The song is about the singer and their friends dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh, laughing and singing all the way. The bells on the horse’s tail jingle, making everyone's spirits bright. The song describes the excitement of sleigh-riding and the joy that comes with being with friends during the holiday season.
The second verse of the song features a story about the singer taking a ride a day or two ago with a woman named Fanny Bright, who was seated beside them. The horse was not in good shape and they ended up getting stuck in a drifted bank, which caused them to be “upsot”. This adds a lighthearted and playful element to the song, highlighting the humorous aspects of winter adventures.
Overall, Jingle Bells is a song that celebrates the joy and laughter that comes with the holiday season. The fast pace of the song, along with the jingling bells, creates a playful and cheerful atmosphere that is perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Line by Line Meaning
Dashing through the snow
We are traveling quickly through a snowy landscape.
In a one horse open sleigh
We are riding in a sleigh pulled by a single horse with no cover on the top.
O'er the fields we go
We are crossing open fields as we travel.
Laughing all the way
We are joyfully laughing and having a good time on this journey.
Bells on bob tails ring
The bells attached to the horses' tails are ringing as a result of their movement.
Making spirits bright
The sound of the jingling bells is lifting our moods and adding to the festive spirit of the journey.
What fun it is to laugh and sing
We are having a great time and enjoying each other's company, as evidenced by the laughter and singing.
A sleighing song tonight
We are singing a song about sleighing as we travel tonight.
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
We are singing joyfully about the sound of the bells attached to the horse's tails.
Jingle all the way
The bells continue to ring as we ride and enjoy the sound.
Oh, what fun it is to ride
We are having a great time riding in the open sleigh.
In a one horse open sleigh
We are traveling in a sleigh pulled by a single horse with no cover on the top.
A day or two ago
The events of this song took place recently, perhaps a few days prior.
I thought I'd take a ride
The singer decided to take a horse drawn sleigh ride.
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
The singer was joined by Miss Fanny Bright on the sleigh ride.
Was seated by my side
Miss. Fanny Bright is sitting next to the artist in the one horse open sleigh.
The horse was lean and lank
The horse was skinny and unkempt-looking.
Misfortune seemed his lot
The singer thinks that the horse seems unlucky.
We got into a drifted bank
The sleigh and horse get stuck in a snowdrift.
And then we got upsot
The sleigh and its passengers tip over because of the drift.
Jingle bells, jingle bells
We're still singing joyfully about the jingling bells.
Jingle all the way
The bells continue to ring even after the sleigh tips over.
Oh, what fun it is to ride
The entire experience, even the accident, is still seen as a fun and enjoyable memory.
In a one horse open sleigh yeah
We are still talking about the sleigh ride with Miss Fanny Bright in a single horse open sleigh.
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Lord Pierpont
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bobtails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight
[Chorus]
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh, hey
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
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Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
Over the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
We got into a drifted bank
And then we got upsot
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Lyrics：
Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bobtails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight, oh!
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh, hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
Now the ground is white
Go it while you're young
Take the girls tonight
Sing this sleighing song
Get a bobtailed bay
Two forty for his speed
And hitch him to an open sleigh
And you will take the lead
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh, hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In one horse open sleigh!
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