In 1880, Pierpont's son, Dr. Juriah Pierpont, M.D., renewed the copyright on "Jingle Bells" but he never made much money from it. It took considerable effort to keep his father's name permanently attached to the song after the copyright expired.
From 1890 to 1954, “Jingle Bells” was in the top 25 of the most recorded songs in history.
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Jingle bell
James Lord Pierpont Lyrics
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In a one-horse open sleigh
Over the hills we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bobtail's ring
Making spirit 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
Hey
Jingle bells
Jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
Santa's coming soon
Don't turn off the lights
Cookies freshly baked
For Santa Claus tonight
Christmas is a time
To be with family
No matter your beliefs
We should all just be happy
Oh jingle bells jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
Hey
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
Hey
Jingle bells
Jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
The lyrics to James Lord Pierpont's song "Jingle Bells" capture the joy and excitement of riding in a one-horse open sleigh during the winter season. The first verse describes the exhilarating experience of dashing through the snow, laughing and enjoying the ride. The bells on the horse's harness are ringing, adding to the festive spirit of the journey. The chorus, "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way," emphasizes the playful and rhythmic sound of the bells, creating a lively and joyful atmosphere.
The second verse brings in the anticipation of Santa Claus's arrival. It mentions the need to keep the lights on to guide Santa's way, and the tradition of leaving freshly baked cookies for him. The lyrics then highlight the essence of Christmas as a time to be with family, emphasizing that regardless of one's beliefs, the focus should be on happiness and togetherness.
Overall, the song celebrates the joy and excitement of the holiday season, reminding listeners of the simple pleasures of riding in a sleigh, the sound of jingling bells, and the importance of family and happiness during this time.
Line by Line Meaning
Dashing threw the snow
Moving quickly and energetically through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
On a sleigh with only one horse and no roof
Over the hills we go
Traveling across the hills
Laughing all the way
Enjoying ourselves and finding amusement as we go
Bells on bobtail's ring
The bells on the horse's harness make a ringing sound
Making spirit bright
Bringing joy and cheer to our hearts
What fun it is to
How enjoyable and entertaining it is to
Ride and sing a sleighing song tonight
Travel on the sleigh and sing a song about sleighing tonight
Oh jingle bells jingle bells
Oh, the sound of bells ringing
Jingle all the way
Ring continuously throughout the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
Oh, how enjoyable it is to travel
In a one-horse open sleigh
On a sleigh with only one horse and no roof
Hey
Expressing excitement or attention
Santa's coming soon
Santa Claus is arriving shortly
Don't turn off the lights
Keep the lights on and don't switch them off
Cookies freshly baked
Freshly made cookies
For Santa Claus tonight
To be enjoyed by Santa tonight
Christmas is a time
The holiday season is a period
To be with family
To spend time with our loved ones
No matter your beliefs
Regardless of your religious or personal beliefs
We should all just be happy
We should all strive to be content and joyful
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