Jige Bells/SLeigh Ride Through the Snow
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Jingle bells
Dashing through the snow
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 upset
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the famous Christmas song "Jingle Bells" depict a fun and joyful sleigh ride through the snow. The singer is joined by friends and they ride through fields, laughing and singing along the way. The bells on the bob tails ring, making their spirits bright and adding to the festive mood. The chorus repeats "jingle bells, jingle bells" as they continue their ride, relishing in the excitement that comes with the holiday season.


However, the second verse takes a humorous turn as the singer details a recent ride gone awry. He describes how he and Miss Fanny Bright were riding in a one-horse open sleigh when they got stuck in a snowbank and flipped over. Despite the mishap, they join in on the chorus once more, showing that even when things don't go according to plan, there's still room for laughter and light-heartedness during the holidays.


Line by Line Meaning

Jingle bells
The sound of bells ringing


Dashing through the snow
Moving quickly through the snowy landscape


In a one horse open sleigh
Traveling in a carriage pulled by a single horse with no roof


O'er the fields we go
Crossing over open fields


Laughing all the way
Enjoying the ride and expressing joy through laughter


Bells on bob tails ring
The bells attached to the straps around the horse's tail are ringing


Making spirits bright
The sounds and sights of the ride are lifting everyone's mood


What fun it is to laugh and sing
Sharing in the experience with others and having a good time singing and laughing


A sleighing song tonight
A song about traveling in a carriage pulled by a horse tonight


Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
The sound of bells ringing


Jingle all the way
The bells are ringing from start to finish of the ride


Oh, what fun it is to ride
The ride is a fun and joyful experience


In a one horse open sleigh
Traveling in a carriage pulled by a single horse with no roof


A day or two ago
A very recent past event


I thought I'd take a ride
I had the idea to go for a ride


And soon Miss Fanny Bright
A woman named Fanny Bright joined me on the ride


Was seated by my side
She was sitting next to me in the carriage


The horse was lean and lank
The horse was skinny and bony


Misfortune seemed his lot
Bad luck was following the horse


We got into a drifted bank
The carriage, horse, and riders entered a snowbank


And then we got upset
The carriage overturned


In a one horse open sleigh yeah
Traveling in a carriage pulled by a single horse with no roof


Jingle all the way
The bells are ringing from start to finish of the ride


Oh, what fun it is to ride
The ride is a fun and joyful experience


In a one horse open sleigh
Traveling in a carriage pulled by a single horse with no roof


Jingle bells, jingle bells
The sound of bells ringing


Jingle all the way
The bells are ringing from start to finish of the ride


Oh, what fun it is to ride
The ride is a fun and joyful experience


In a one horse open sleigh
Traveling in a carriage pulled by a single horse with no roof


Jingle bells, jingle bells
The sound of bells ringing


Jingle all the way
The bells are ringing from start to finish of the ride


Oh, what fun it is to ride
The ride is a fun and joyful experience


In a one horse open sleigh
Traveling in a carriage pulled by a single horse with no roof




Lyrics © HAL LEONARD CORPORATION , Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHUCK HOWARD, EDDY ARNOLD, JAMES PIERPONT

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