Sleighride
Leroy Anderson Lyrics
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Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.
Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling "Yoo hoo"
Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, let's go,
Let's look at the show.
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, it's grand
Just holding your hand.
We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairy land.
Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy cozy are we,
We're snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be.
Let's take that road before us and sing a chorus or two
Come on it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.
Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride" is a classic, cheerful holiday song that has become a staple during the winter months. The song is an invitation to go on a sleigh ride with the person you love or care about. The first verse sets a festive, playful atmosphere with the sound of the jingle bells ringing, signaling the start of the ride, and the joyful vocals inviting the listener to hop aboard. The second verse paints a picturesque image of the snow falling outside and friends calling out to join them, making the journey even more enjoyable. The third verse is perhaps the most fun and engaging with the rhythm describing the pace of the horse trotting and the excitement of the riders. The fourth verse highlights the warmth and comfort of being with someone special, enjoying the winter scenery and the winter fairy land. The final verse ends with a call to continue the journey, singing along together, and savoring every moment of the sleigh ride in the loveliest of weather.
Line by Line Meaning
Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing, ring-ting tingle-ing, too
Listen to the jingling and tingling sounds made by the bells on the sleigh
Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
The weather is perfect for taking a sleigh ride with a companion
Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling "Yoo hoo"
It is snowing and friends are calling to join them outside
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, let's go
Let's get going and make the horses run faster
Let's look at the show
Let's enjoy the beautiful sights of the snowy landscape
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
We are moving through a magical world of snow
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, it's grand
It's wonderful to be moving so fast and smoothly
Just holding your hand
The pleasure of being close to a beloved companion
We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairy land
We are moving smoothly and hearing the sounds of winter in a magical land
Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy cozy are we
Our cheeks are red from the cold, but we are comfortable and warm together
We're snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be
We are close together, like two birds of the same kind
Let's take that road before us and sing a chorus or two
Let's take the path ahead and sing a few songs together
Come on it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
The weather is inviting us to take a joyful sleigh ride together
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish
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@richardyoung9024
I remember when I was in band in Middle School, we actually had Leroy Anderson as a substitute band teacher and this was one of his we learned from him.
@glorycloudwatch
VERY cool!
@rosegrove6042
Fantastic!!
@richardyoung9024
I was in the 7th grade at Russellville school in SE Portland, Oregon.
@magic5596
That is "too cool." I loved playing "Sleigh Ride" in general. To have the man, himself, conducting, would be just "beyond."
@bigbellsgibbs
Wow!! Loved his music in band in Canada.
@cak813
For me, this is the definitive version of “Sleigh Ride”. The orchestration is so wonderful.
@liltree8382
This is the definitive instrumental version for sure but the vocal definitive version is The Ronettes version
@booper521
I totally agree!! I love this song!♥
@malenacastellanos1109
Esa canción me recuerda mi infancia adolescencia con mi papá en navidad. El colombiano, yo vzlana de nacimiento pero hoy día vivo y amo a Colombia, más siempre, tanto papá como yo, amantes de la Navidad y de las bellas cosas que nos han aportado desde EEUU. Saludos desde Colombia, Dios los bendiga.