Sleigh Ride
Leroy Anderson & His Orchestra 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 up, giddy up, giddy up
Let's go, just look at the show
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
It's grand, just holding your hand
We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairyland
Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy and 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
(Dinga-linga-linga-ding-dong-ding) ding-dong
(Dinga-linga-linga-ding-dong-ding) ding-dong
(Dinga-linga-linga-ding-dong-ding) ding-dong
(Dinga-linga-linga-ding-dong-ding) ding-dong
(Dinga-linga-linga-ding-dong-ding) ding-dong
(Dinga-linga-linga-ding-dong-ding) ding-dong
(Dinga-linga-linga-ding-dong-ding) ding-dong
(Dinga-linga-ding-dong)
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting tingling, too
Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
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
Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy and 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
Outside the snow is falling, friends are calling "Yoo hoo"
Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
Sleigh ride together with you
Sleigh ride together with you
Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride" is a cheerful and festive tune that paints a vivid picture of a lovely winter day. The song opens with the sound of jingling bells that draw the listener into the song's magical atmosphere. Anderson invites someone special to join him on a sleigh ride through the snow which would make for a cozy arrangement for them. As they push through the snowbanks, the singer emphasizes how comforting it is to be in one another's company. The cheerful tone makes it clear that they are enjoying each other's company and are looking forward to sharing the experience of a sleigh ride together. The song's melody is upbeat and expressive, adding to its sense of joy and fun.
Throughout the song, Anderson's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a perfect winter day. The snow is falling, the air is crisp, and there are good friends nearby. The couple sleighs through this winter wonderland, feeling comfortable and happy in each other's company. The lyrics also pull into the images of the sounds of the bells and making music by singing chorus to make the sleigh ride more memorable. "Sleigh Ride" portrays a scene that is both idyllic and charming, making it an enduring holiday favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting tingling, too
Listen to the sound of sleigh bells ringing and jingling, creating a joyful and festive atmosphere.
Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
The snow-filled weather creates a perfect setting for a romantic sleigh ride with a loved one.
Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling "Yoo hoo"
Amidst the snowfall, friends call out to us, inviting us to come out and enjoy the beautiful weather together.
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up
With excitement and anticipation, let's urge the horse to start the ride.
Let's go, just look at the show
Let's start our ride and enjoy the beautiful surroundings filled with snow and winter scenery.
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
The experience of the sleigh ride feels like we are gliding through a magical winter wonderland.
It's grand, just holding your hand
The simple act of holding hands during the ride adds to the thrill and the romantic vibe of the moment.
We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairyland
As we ride along, our joy is accompanied by the sound of the sleigh bells and the soft, whimsical tunes of a winter fairyland.
Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy and cozy are we
The cold weather has turned our cheeks red, but we feel comfortable and warm, pressed close together on the sleigh.
We're snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be
We are sitting so close to each other that it feels like we are two birds snuggled up together in a cozy nest.
Let's take that road before us and sing a chorus or two
As we ride along, let's enjoy the winter scenery and maybe even sing a song or two together.
(Dinga-linga-linga-ding-dong-ding) ding-dong
The sound of the sleigh bells ringing continues throughout the ride, ringing out a cheerful tune.
Sleigh ride together with you
The joy of the moment is amplified because we are sharing this romantic sleigh ride together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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.