The Christmas Waltz
Harry Jr Connick Lyrics
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Candles gleaming inside
Painted candy canes on the tree
Santa's on his way
He's filled his sleigh with things
Things for you and me
It's that time of year
Every song you hear seems to say
Merry Christmas
May your New Year dreams come true
And this song of mine
In three-quarter time
Wishes you and yours
The same thing too
The Harry Jr Connick's song The Christmas Waltz is filled with the joyous spirit of Christmas. The opening lines, "Frosted windowpanes, candles gleaming inside, painted candy canes on the tree," describe the warm and cosy ambience of a happy home during Christmas. The song expresses excitement about Santa's arrival and the gifts he brings, "Santa's on his way. He's filled his sleigh with things. Things for you and me." The song also talks about the love and the holiday cheer that people feel during Christmas. "It's that time of year when the world falls in love. Every song you hear seems to say Merry Christmas. May your New Year dreams come true" reflects the warm and homely feeling of Christmas.
The last few lines of the song, "And this song of mine in three-quarter time wishes you and yours the same thing too," brings the song to a close with a wish of a Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all. The three-quarter time signature of the song further reinforces the idea of a waltz, adding a festive atmosphere to the song. With its warm lyrical content and harmonious melody, The Christmas Waltz is a classic Christmas song that will continue to resonate with people of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Frosted windowpanes
The windows are covered in thin layer of ice or snow.
Candles gleaming inside
The candles are shining brightly inside the house.
Painted candy canes on the tree
There are candy canes painted on the Christmas tree.
Santa's on his way
Santa Claus is coming soon.
He's filled his sleigh with things
Santa has loaded his sleigh with lots of gifts.
Things for you and me
The gifts are for everyone.
It's that time of year
It's the holiday season.
When the world falls in love
People feel more loving during this time of year.
Every song you hear seems to say
All of the songs are filled with the message of Christmas.
Merry Christmas
A joyous greeting for the season.
May your New Year dreams come true
Hope that everyone's wishes and dreams will come true in the coming year.
And this song of mine
Referring to this song being sung at the moment.
In three-quarter time
The song is in a musical rhythm called three-quarter time, often used for waltzes.
Wishes you and yours
Sending well wishes to you and your loved ones.
The same thing too
Wishing the same thing for others as for oneself.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDITH BERGDAHL, NAT COLE
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