Winter Wonderland
Louis Armstrong Lyrics


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Sleigh bells ring; are you listening?
In the lane snow is glistening
A beautiful sight; oh, we're happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland

Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is a new bird
He's singing a song as we go along
Walking in a winter wonderland

Well, in the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say, are you married? We'll say no man
But you can do the job when you're in town

Later on we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid of the plans that we made
Walking in a winter wonderland

In the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman
Until the other kiddies knock him down

Oh, when it snows, ain't it filling
Though your nose gets a chilling?
We'll frolic and play the Eskimo way

Walking in a winter wonderland
(Wonderland wonderland)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Louis Armstrong's song Winter Wonderland describe the joy and wonder of being outside on a snow-filled winter day. The opening lines of the song set the scene, describing the sound of sleigh bells and the sparkling of snow-covered lanes. The imagery is vivid and dreamy, conjuring a sense of peace, beauty, and happiness.


The second part of the song introduces the idea of new beginnings, as the bluebird symbolizing the warm season has gone away to be replaced by a new bird singing a sweet melody as we walk in the winter wonderland. The lyrics then invite us to create our own winter wonderland, with the possibility of building a snowman in the meadow or pretending he's a circus clown. These whimsical suggestions remind us of the childlike joy that winter can bring.


Finally, the song brings us back to the present moment, inviting us to take pleasure in the simple act of being outside in the snow. The lyrics encourage us to play and frolic, enjoying the winter weather in our own unique way. Overall, the song captures the magic of the winter season and reminds us to embrace its beauty and wonder.


Line by Line Meaning

Sleigh bells ring; are you listening?
Can you hear the joyful sound of the bell on the sleigh?


In the lane, snow is glistening
The snow in the lane is sparkling and shining, creating a beautiful sight.


A beautiful sight; oh, we're happy tonight
The beautiful sight of the glistening snow is making us feel elated and content tonight.


Walking in a winter wonderland
We are walking around in a lovely snow-covered area - a winter wonderland.


Gone away is the bluebird
The bluebird that used to be around has migrated and is no longer here.


Here to stay is a new bird
A new bird has come to stay now that the bluebird has gone away.


He's singing a song as we go along
The new bird is singing a beautiful song as we walk along.


Walking in a winter wonderland
We continue to walk in this lovely winter wonderland as the new bird sings.


Well, in the meadow we can build a snowman
We can make a snowman in the meadow nearby.


And pretend that he is Parson Brown
We can make believe that the snowman is actually named Parson Brown.


He'll say, are you married? We'll say no man
We'll pretend that the snowman is asking us if we're married, and we'll reply playfully that we aren't.


But you can do the job when you're in town
However, if someone else comes along, we can pretend that the snowman is offering his services to them.


Later on we'll conspire
Later, we'll make secret plans together.


As we dream by the fire
We'll sit by the fire and let our minds wander and imagine all sorts of things.


To face unafraid of the plans that we made
We'll be confident and unafraid when it comes time to put our plans into action.


Walking in a winter wonderland
Even as we dream and plan, we're still walking through this winter wonderland.


In the meadow we can build a snowman
We'll continue with our plans to build a snowman in the meadow.


And pretend he's a circus clown
This time, we'll make believe that the snowman is a circus clown.


We'll have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman
We'll have a blast playing around with our new snowman creation.


Until the other kiddies knock him down
Unfortunately, other children may come along and knock our snowman down - but we'll continue to enjoy the time we have with him while it lasts.


Oh, when it snows, ain't it thrilling
There's something truly thrilling about the experience of the snowfall.


Though your nose gets a chilling?
It's true that the cold air can make your nose a little chilly - but it's worth it for the fun and beauty of the snow.


We'll frolic and play the Eskimo way
We'll have a blast playing around in the snow like the Eskimo people do.


Walking in a winter wonderland
As we continue to frolic and play, we're still walking through this magical winter wonderland.


(Wonderland wonderland)
This is a chant or refrain, inviting people to join in on the fun of the winter wonderland.




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Written by: Richard B. Smith, Felix Bernard

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@lynnspensley6563

Every time I hear his beautiful voice I think of my Dad. I learned to appreciate Louis from him.❀

@alanbstard9301

Definitely one of the definitive covers of this song, always keep coming back to it

@rabiademir1729

I love you Louis Armstrong!βœ”οΈπŸ˜

@M007qtrvlogs

Love u 2

@hph_88

Me too. He is amazing!

@christinamarti4441

You are totally missed πŸŽ„β™₯️thank you for the love

@pippilotta4468

This is the best Winterworldsong. Love Louis Armstrong

@beebatman6608

I love you Louie Armstrong!❀️
you make everything seem so Happy 😊
Love walking in the winter wonderlandπŸ’•πŸŽβœ¨οΈπŸŽ…πŸŽ„πŸ˜‡πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ„πŸ™

@markherron1407

Congratulations on your 700th milestone and Happy Birthday to Louis Armstrong REST IN POWER and Merry Christmas πŸŽ„πŸŽ Blessings and Hugs πŸ’–πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•

@andrewfleming2892

The advantage now of online shopping is that I can decide what Christmas songs that I listen to.

Louis Armstrong Winter Wonderland is right at the top of this fans Christmas playlist

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