White Christmas
Garth Brooks Lyrics


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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
"May your days be merry and bright,
And may all your Christmas's be white."

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write




"May your days be merry and bright,
And may all your Christmas's be white."

Overall Meaning

Garth Brooks's song "White Christmas" is a classic holiday tune about the yearning for a winter wonderland on Christmas day. The lyrics express nostalgia for the Christmas memories of the past, when the world was covered in snow and the treetops shimmered with its heavy load. Garth Brooks's yearning for a white Christmas is a symbol of the hope and optimism that accompanies the holiday season. The singer expresses his desire to experience a snowy Christmas once again, to witness children's joy at listening to sleigh bells in the snow, and to envelop himself in the magical atmosphere of the season.


The song's repetitive structure reinforces the sense of longing that characterizes the lyrics. The refrain repeats the line "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas" four times, emphasizing the dream-like quality of the singer's wish. This repetitiveness is coupled with the optimism expressed in the second verse, where Brooks envisions a future filled with "merry and bright" days, all white with the snow of the season. Through his words, Garth Brooks reminds listeners of the power of dreams and the magic of Christmas, and encourages them to hold onto their own hopes and desires.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I yearn for a Christmas where snow falls beautifully from the sky


Just like the ones I used to know
I reminisce about past Christmases where the snow blanketed everything


Where the treetops glisten
The snow sticks to the branches of the trees, making them look magical


And children listen
The children are so captivated by the snow that they stop and listen to the silence


To hear sleigh bells in the snow
They hope to hear the sound of jingling bells from a horse-drawn sleigh


With every Christmas card I write
Whenever I send a card, I always wish for snow


"May your days be merry and bright,
"I hope your holidays are filled with happiness and joy


And may all your Christmas's be white."
And I wish for snow to fall during all your Christmases to come, just like in the ones I knew before.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin

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@scrygnyus69

Bellissimo video Natalizio. Con l’augurio affettuoso che tu possa passare delle feste serene e che ti attenda un felice anno nuovo. Jhon

@kristineelizabethbate7102

Garth Brooks sings and plays this amazingly!!!

@AshleyNewman201

Dec 9. Thanks for watching and supporting Haley's House. 💜 Hugs, Ashley 💜

@peterdel3307

Hello Ashley this is beautiful song and melody very sweet song totally enjoyed best wishes ❤️

@NoeliaNiar

so wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@AshleyNewman201

Thanks Noelia for your comment.
"Happy Holidays" Ashley..ox

@skalarek1000

..Bardzo piękne zdjęcia  wspaniały film pozdrawiam życząc miłego dnia.

@AshleyNewman201

Thanks my friend for your support.

@WilmaBWaterlily

a beautiful song and video  ....thank you for sharing..wish you and yours a Magical and Loving Christmas

@Amber2More

Garth is awesome. Nice upload Ashley.

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