Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
Holly Players Orchestra Carol Jane Lyrics
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At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some caroling
Voices singing let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some caroling
Voices singing let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone's dancing merrily
In the new old fashioned way
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone's dancing merrily
In the new old fashioned way
The song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" is a Christmas classic that was written by Johnny Marks and first recorded by Holly Players Orchestra Carol Jane in 1958. The lyrics describe a Christmas party where everyone is dancing and having a good time. Mistletoe is hanging in the room, and couples are stopping to kiss beneath it. The singer urges everyone to let the Christmas spirit ring as they sing carols and eat pumpkin pie. The chorus repeats the phrase "rockin' around the Christmas tree" several times, and encourages everyone to deck the halls with boughs of holly. The song ends with a wish for a happy holiday and the hope that everyone is dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was actually a flop when it was first released, despite the popularity of other Christmas songs written by Johnny Marks. It wasn't until Brenda Lee recorded the song in 1960, when she was just 13 years old, that it became a hit. Another fun fact is that Lee recorded a new version of the song in 1998, which features updated lyrics and a faster tempo.
Line by Line Meaning
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Let's dance and have fun near the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop
We're all enjoying a Christmas party
Mistletoe hung where you can see
We have mistletoe visible so couples can kiss
Every couple tries to stop
Couples stop dancing to share a kiss under the mistletoe
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Let's embrace the joy of Christmas
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
We'll eat dessert later - a classic pumpkin pie
And we'll do some caroling
We'll sing some Christmas carols together
You will get a sentimental feelin' when you hear
Hearing the voices singing together will make you feel nostalgic
Voices singing let's be jolly
The singers are encouraging everyone to be happy and festive
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Decorate the house with holly branches as part of the Christmas traditions
Have a happy holiday
Wish everyone a joyous holiday season
Everyone's dancing merrily
Everyone is happily dancing to the music
In the new old fashioned way
We are celebrating Christmas in a traditional and nostalgic way
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY MARKS
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