Jingle Bells
Mannheim Steamroller Lyrics
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In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob-tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
We got into a drifted bank
And we all got upsot
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh yeah
A day or two ago
The story I must tell
I went out on the snow
And on my back I fell
A gent was riding by
In a one-horse open sleigh
He laughed as there I sprawling lie
But quickly drove away
Now the ground is white
Go it while you're young
Take the girls tonight
And sing this sleighing song
Just get a bob-tailed bay
Two-forty as his speed
Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack!
You'll take the lead
The lyrics of Mannheim Steamroller's Jingle Bells capture the joyful spirit of the holiday season. The song describes the experience of dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh, laughing and singing with bells ringing in the background. The song emphasizes the happiness that comes with experiencing the winter season while in good company, and the memories that are made during this time. The lyrics also recount a few comedic mishaps that occur in the midst of the fun, such as a horse losing his footing and a person falling on their back.
Through this song, Mannheim Steamroller highlights the importance of enjoying the holiday season with loved ones and embracing the silly moments that make it memorable. The lyrics encourage people to seize the moment, travel through the snow while they are still young, and relish in the fun of the season. Overall, Jingle Bells serves as a reminder to slow down and appreciate the joy and happiness around us during this time.
Line by Line Meaning
Dashing through the snow
Riding quickly through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
In a sleigh drawn by one horse
O'er the fields we go
Across the fields we travel
Laughing all the way
Laughing continuously with joy
Bells on bob-tails ring
Bells ring on the horse's tail
Making spirits bright
Bringing joy and happiness to everyone
What fun it is to laugh and sing
It's great to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Let's sing a song while sleighing tonight
Jingle bells, jingle bells
The sound of bells ringing
Jingle all the way
The bells ring throughout the journey
Oh, what fun it is to ride
It's so much fun to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
In a sleigh drawn by one horse
A day or two ago
A short time ago
I thought I'd take a ride
I decided to go for a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
A woman named Fanny Bright quickly joined me
Was seated by my side
She sat beside me in the sleigh
The horse was lean and lank
The horse was thin and gaunt
Misfortune seemed his lot
Bad luck seemed to follow the horse
We got into a drifted bank
We ended up in a snowbank
And we all got upsot
We all got tipped over
The story I must tell
I have to tell you this story
I went out on the snow
I went out in the snow
And on my back I fell
I fell on my back
A gent was riding by
A man passed by on a sleigh
But quickly drove away
But he quickly went away
Now the ground is white
The ground is covered in snow
Go it while you're young
Do it while you're still young
Take the girls tonight
Take the girls out tonight
And sing this sleighing song
And sing this song while sleighing
Just get a bob-tailed bay
Get a horse with a short tail
Two-forty as his speed
He can run at a speed of 240 yards/miles per hour
Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack!
Connect the horse to a sleigh and start moving fast
You'll take the lead
You'll be the leader
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHUCK HOWARD, EDDY ARNOLD, JAMES PIERPONT
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