Winter Wonderland
Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra/Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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with Paul Weston and the Pied Pipers
Winter Wonderland
"Now for a little change in pace we've sent Johnny Mercer up to the bandstand to join Paul Weston and the Pied Pipers in the nostalgic song of Christmas time, Winter Wonderland."
Sleigh bells ring.
Are you listening?
In the lane,
snow is glistening.
We're happy tonight
walking in a winter wonderland.
Gone away is the bluebird;
here to stay is a new bird.
He sings a love song
as we go along
walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say, "Are you married?"
We'll say, "No man."
But you can do the job when you're in town
Later on, we'll conspire
as we dream
by the fire
To face unafraid
the plans that we've made
walking in a winter wonderland
We'll pretend our snowman's parson brown
He'll say, "Are you married?"
We'll say, "No man."
But you can do the job
when you're in town. Ooh ooh!
Later on, we'll conspire
as we dream
by the fire
To face unafraid
the plans that we've made
walking in a winter wonderland.
Winter Wonderland is a classic Christmas song that was written in 1934 by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith. The lyrics in this version of the song, performed by Johnny Mercer with Paul Weston and the Pied Pipers, describe a beautiful winter landscape with snow glistening in the lane and the sound of sleigh bells ringing. The opening verse sets a cheerful tone, and Mercer's vocal performance, accompanied by the soothing harmonies of the Pied Pipers, captures the spirit of the holiday season perfectly.
The song features a catchy chorus that invites listeners to join in singing about the wonders of winter. The lyrics in this section describe the joy of walking in a winter wonderland and how beautiful it is to see the snow-covered landscape. Later in the song, the lyrics describe building a snowman and pretending that he is Parson Brown, who asks if the couple is married. This playful and romantic verse adds a touch of fun to the song and captures the excitement of the holiday season.
Overall, Winter Wonderland is a timeless holiday classic that captures the joy and magic of the winter season. The song's upbeat melody, catchy lyrics, and joyful spirit make it a favorite of people of all ages and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleigh bells ring.
The sound of jingling bells on a sleigh is omnipresent
Are you listening?
Are you paying heed to the enchanting sound of the bells?
In the lane,
In the street,
snow is glistening.
The fresh snow is sparkling in the moonlight
A beautiful sight.
The picturesque view is lovely
We're happy tonight
We're elated and cheerful today
walking in a winter wonderland.
Sauntering in the spellbinding wintry scenery.
Gone away is the bluebird;
The Bluebird migrates south for the winter
here to stay is a new bird.
But a new bird, native to cold regions, is now around for the winter
He sings a love song
The delightful tune the bird is singing symbolizes love
as we go along
While we continue on our wintry walk
walking in a winter wonderland
While strolling through the beautiful winter sight, we hear the lovely bird song
In the meadow we can build a snowman
In the open field, we can create a snowman from the snow
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
Additionally, we can imagine the snowman represents a preacher named Parson Brown
He'll say, "Are you married?"
With the impersonated character, we engage in make-believe conversation: "Are you wedded?"
We'll say, "No man."
We reply, "No, we're not."
But you can do the job when you're in town
But if you know anyone in town, they might suffice for the job.
Later on, we'll conspire
Later, we will secretly plan a mischievous deed
as we dream
As we nod off to sleep,
by the fire
Near the warm and comforting fire
To face unafraid
Without reservations,
the plans that we've made
We will confront the designs we arranged
walking in a winter wonderland.
While wandering in the winter wonderland.
We'll pretend our snowman's parson brown
We will once again envision our snowman to be Parson Brown
He'll say, "Are you married?"
Again playing along, we'll ask, "Are you betrothed?"
We'll say, "No man."
We answer, "No, sir."
But you can do the job
However, if you know someone who may be suitable,
when you're in town. Ooh ooh!
They can aid us when available. Ooh ooh!
Later on, we'll conspire
In time, we will collude once more
as we dream by the fire
As asleep with the warmth of the fire nearby
To face unafraid
Without fear,
the plans that we've made,
The strategies we envisioned,
walking in a winter wonderland.
While traversing through the mind-blowing region covered in snow.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith
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