Deck The Halls
John Denver / The Muppets Lyrics
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Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
'Tis the season to be jolly
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Don we now our gay apparel
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
See the blazing Yule before us
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Strike the harp and join the chorus
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Follow me in merry measure
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
While I tell of Yule-tide treasure
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Fast away the old year passes
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Hail the new year, lads and lasses
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Sing we joyous, all together
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
Heedless of the wind and weather
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
The lyrics to John Denver & the Muppets's song Deck The Halls is a classic Christmas carol that is often sung during the holiday season. The song is a joyful invitation to decorate the halls with holly and various other festive ornaments. The lyricist wants to spread the Christmas cheer by decking the halls and enjoying the season with merriment and joy. The song also includes a reference to the ancient Yule-tide carol, which is typically sung during Christmas festivities.
In addition to referring to the Yule-tide carol, the song encourages listeners to follow the lead of the singer in merriment and enjoyment. Joining in with the chorus of a festive carol and playing instruments like the harp to make music also adds to the merriment of the season. The song ends on a positive note, assuring listeners that no matter the weather, all can sing joyfully together.
Line by Line Meaning
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let's decorate the halls with holly branches
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Sing la-la-la-la-la along with the music
'Tis the season to be jolly
This is the time of year for happiness and cheer
Don we now our gay apparel
Let's put on our festive clothes
Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Let's sing an old Yule song together
See the blazing Yule before us
Look at the bright Yule fire in front of us
Strike the harp and join the chorus
Play the harp and sing along with everyone else
Follow me in merry measure
Dance along with me in a happy rhythm
While I tell of Yule-tide treasure
Listen to me talk about the joys of Yule
Fast away the old year passes
The old year is ending quickly
Hail the new year, lads and lasses
Let's celebrate the arrival of the new year
Sing we joyous, all together
Sing happily all at the same time
Heedless of the wind and weather
Let's not worry about the wind and weather and just enjoy ourselves
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Sing la-la-la-la-la along with the music
Lyrics © Phonographic Digital Limited (PDL), BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Scott Gramling
This song is so nostalgic to my childhood:)
Christy's Autism Journey
I love this version - the Muppets all sing together in this one
holly pietrzak
is john denver still alive now?
Espio001
i remember listening to this when i was a kid ^.^
Collins Crapo
So did I. In fact, listening to it was one of my earliest memories.
Mowgli From the Jungle
@Collins Crapo Me three! My significant other doesn't understand my fascination with this album. Always makes me feel some type of way
Brian Runyon
Very cool. My dad had this growing up.
annette gebauer
who would dislike this song? I am officially disappointed in the world😤
holly pietrzak
I remember hearing this song play at school one time
Lindsey Saunders
i love it