Frosty the Snowman
Christmas Songs Lyrics


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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 fairy tale 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
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
" Thumpetty thump thump
thumpety thump thump
Look at Frosty go
Thumpetty thump thump




thumpety thump thump
Over the hills of snow

Overall Meaning

The song "Frosty the Snowman" tells the tale of a snowman that has come to life thanks to a magical silk hat. Although Frosty may be made of snow, he is portrayed as having human-like qualities such as laughing, playing, and even running through the streets. The song emphasizes the joy that Frosty brings to the children in the village, as they all eagerly join him on his adventures.


The lyrics also bring attention to the fact that Frosty's time is limited due to the sun's warmth, which will cause him to melt away eventually. Despite this inevitability, Frosty continues to spread joy throughout the village until he must say goodbye to the children, promising to return someday.


Line by Line Meaning

Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul
Frosty, the figure made of snow, was a cheerful and joyous character.


With a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal
He had a corncob pipe to smoke, a button nose, and his eyes were made of coal.


Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say
People believe that Frosty the snowman is just a story.


He was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day
Although he was made of snow, children know how he miraculously came to life.


There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found
The old silk hat was magical, and it made Frosty come alive.


For when they placed it on his head he began to dance around
As soon as they put the hat on Frosty's head, he started to dance.


Frosty the snowman was alive as he could be
Frosty was as alive as anyone could be.


And the children say he could laugh and play just the same as you and me
According to children, Frosty could laugh and play, just like people.


Thumpetty thump thump thumpety thump thump. Look at Frosty go
Frosty moves by thumping his way and looks impressive.


Thumpetty thump thump thumpety thump thump. Over the hills of snow
He moved over the hills of snow by thumping his way.


Frosty the snowman knew the sun was hot that day
Frosty knew that the sun was shining hot that day.


So he said, 'Let's run and we'll have some fun now before I melt away
To avoid melting away, Frosty suggested that they run and have some fun now.


Down to the village with a broomstick in his hand, Running here and there all around the square saying, Catch me if you can
Frosty rushes with a broomstick in his hand to the town, running around the square inviting everyone to join his game of 'Catch me if you can.'


He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop
Frosty led the people down the streets of the town and finally reached a traffic cop.


And he only paused a moment when he heard him holler 'Stop!'
Frosty paused briefly when the traffic cop shouted '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
Frosty had to hurry away to avoid melting, but he assured everyone that he would be back someday.


Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump. Look at Frosty go
Again Frosty starts to move by thumping and looks impressive.


Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump. Over the hills of snow
Frosty again moves over the hills of snow by thumping his way.




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