Jingle Bells
Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics


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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 bob-tail 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

Now the ground is white
Go it while you're young
Take the girls tonight
And sing this sleighing song
Just get a bob tailed nag
Two-forty for his speed
Then hitch him to an open sleigh
And crack, you'll take the lead

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
I'm just nuts about bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh, hey
Here we go again, here we go again with that jingle-annellation
Love that vibration and syncopation of a one horse open sleigh
Jing-jing-jing-jingling bells, jingling all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh, sweetheart
Jingle jangle jingle spangle, jingle all the way
Hey, what fun it is to be rocking
In a one-horse open sleigh

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way,
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

Oh, jingle jingle, jingle bells
Jingle-ingle all the way,
Oh what fun it is to ride
In, a one-horse open sleigh
Oh, jingle, jingle, jingle, jingle
Jingle all the way,
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

Oh, jingle jingle, jingle bells
Jingle all the way,
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
Oh, jingle bell, jingle bell
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride




In a one-horse open
I'm just crazy 'bout horses

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ella Fitzgerald's version of Jingle Bells are an upbeat and festive celebration of the joys of sleigh-riding during the holiday season. The song opens with the singer and their companions dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh, with the sound of bells ringing from the horse's bob-tail to make spirits bright. They laugh as they ride and sing a sleighing song, enjoying the thrill of the ride until they come to a stop. The song then urges the listener to take advantage of their youth and take the girls out for a ride, this time with a speedy horse to lead the way.


The chorus repeats the familiar refrain of "Jingle Bells," with its catchy melody and rhythmic jingling sounds. Ella Fitzgerald's rendition includes additional playful lyrics with a focus on the bells and their joyful noise, bringing energy and excitement to the already lively tune. The song concludes with a final repetition of the chorus and a declaration that the singer is simply crazy about horses.


Line by Line Meaning

Dashing through the snow
Speeding over the snow


In a one-horse open sleigh
Riding in an open sled pulled by one horse


O'er the fields we go
Going over fields


Laughing all the way
Laughing while moving


Bells on bob-tail ring
Ringing of bells attached to the tail of the horse


Making spirits bright
Influencing the mood of the people and spreading joy and happiness


What fun it is to ride and sing
Being joyful and expressing it while riding and singing


Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Delightfully shouting out to the bells


Jingle all the way
The joy of the bells' sounds should continue throughout the ride


Oh, what fun it is to ride
Expressing the happiness and pleasure in the ride


In a one horse open sleigh
Riding in an open sled pulled by one horse


Now the ground is white
Describing the white snow on the ground


Go it while you're young
Encouraging to have fun and enjoy life while young


Take the girls tonight
Inviting the girls to join in the ride


And sing this sleighing song
Suggesting to sing a cheerful songs while riding


Just get a bob tailed nag
Get a horse with a bobbed tail


Two-forty for his speed
Horse has the ability to move fast


Then hitch him to an open sleigh
Connect the horse to an open sled


And crack, you'll take the lead
Instructing the horse driver to crack the whip to lead the way


I'm just nuts about bells
Expressing how much she likes the sound of bells


Here we go again, here we go again with that jingle-annellation
Happily enjoying the sound of the bells


Love that vibration and syncopation of a one horse open sleigh
Appreciating the lively rhythm created by the one-horse open sled and bells


Jing-jing-jing-jingling bells, jingling all the way
Describing the sound of the bells during the ride


Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh, sweetheart
Expressing the fun of the ride together with her sweetheart


Jingle jangle jingle spangle, jingle all the way
Again describing the sound of the bells and recalling the previous lyrics


Hey, what fun it is to be rocking
Sharing the excitement and thrill of the ride


In a one-horse open sleigh
Riding in an open sled pulled by one horse


Jingle bell, jingle bell
Repeating the joy of the sound of the bells


I'm just crazy 'bout horses
Revealing the love she has for horses


Jingle-ingle all the way
More expressive way of saying 'jingle all the way'


In, a one-horse open sleigh
Referring and emphasizing on the joy of riding in an open sled pulled by one horse




Lyrics © DistroKid, CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Lord Pierpont

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@katewinkclelanuza6729

Jingle Bells"

Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
Through the fields we go
Laughing all the way.
Bells on bob-tail ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight.

Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way,
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh, O
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 ran into a drifted bank
And there we got upsot.

A day or two ago
The story I must tell
I went out on the snow
And on my back I fell;
A gent was riding by
In a one-horse open sleigh
He laughed at me as
I there sprawling laid
But quickly drove away.

Now the ground is white,
Go it while you're young,
Take the girls along
And sing this sleighing song.
Just bet a bob-tailed bay,
Two-forty as his speed,
Hitch him to an open sleigh
and crack! You'll take the lead.



All comments from YouTube:

@sah-win

Will there ever be anyone better than Ella? No. The answer is no.

@ZaneQuintana

I really love this but i prefer the classic

@michaelmatheny3927

-Can't imagine the last century without 'er! They actually helped shape the world back then, didn't they.

@marinaxi1

❤Hermosa siempre ❤

@Mirielenable

Ella is perfect! She can put me in a Christmas mood so fast 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

@danielrweirdan

excellently superb Ella as always. ❤❤❤❤

@cheri238

🎄🎄🎄☃️☃️☃️ Ella Fitzgerald is the greatest singer of my lifetime.
🙏❤️🌍🕊🎶🎵🎶☃️☃️🎄🎄

@Jean-ey6pm

No. Nobody sings better than Ella

@jamessneed8789

She makes Christmas cool 😎

@meidassecondsoprano150

awesome!!!

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