Jingle Bell Rock
Mike Goudreau & Friends Lyrics
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Dashing through the snow
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
Oh, 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 then we got upset
Oh, 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
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
The lyrics of Jingle Bell Rock by Mike Goudreau & Friends describe a joyful and adventurous ride through the snow in a one horse open sleigh, accompanied by the jingling bells on the horse's bob tail. The song captures the spirit of the winter season and the excitement of the holiday. The chorus, "jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way" is repeated throughout the song, inviting the listeners to join in the festive fun. The second verse describes a mishap that occurred during a previous sleigh ride when the horse got stuck in a snowdrift, but even that couldn't dampen the spirits of the riders who continued to laugh and jingle all the way.
Overall, the lyrics of Jingle Bell Rock convey a sense of merriment, camaraderie, and an adventurous spirit, perfectly suited for the festive holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Jingle bells
The song is about the sound made by the bells on the horse's reins.
Dashing through the snow
Traveling quickly through the snow on a sleigh.
In a one horse open sleigh
A type of sleigh that is pulled by one horse and does not have a cover.
O'er the fields we go
Traveling through fields covered in snow.
Laughing all the way
Feeling happy and enjoying the ride.
Bells on bob tails ring
The bells attached to the horse's tail are ringing.
Making spirits bright
The sound of the bells is making the riders feel happy and cheerful.
What fun it is to laugh and sing
The riders are having a good time and enjoying each other's company.
A sleighing song tonight
The song is being sung while riding on the sleigh tonight.
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Repeating the sounds of the bells on the horse's reins.
Jingle all the way
Enjoying the sound of the bells throughout the ride.
Oh, what fun it is to ride
Expressing how enjoyable the ride on the sleigh is.
In a one horse open sleigh
Reminding the listener of the type of sleigh being used.
A day or two ago
Telling the story of an experience that happened recently.
I thought I'd take a ride
Deciding to go for a ride on the sleigh.
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
A woman named Fanny Bright joined the artist on the ride.
Was seated by my side
Describing where Fanny Bright sat on the sleigh.
The horse was lean and lank
Describing the physical appearance of the horse that pulled the sleigh.
Misfortune seemed his lot
The horse appeared unlucky or unfortunate.
We got into a drifted bank
The sleigh hit a snowdrift.
And then we got upset
The sleigh tipped over or crashed.
In a one horse open sleigh
Repeating the type of sleigh in which the accident occurred.
Yeah
An exclamation expressing excitement or agreement.
Lyrics © HAL LEONARD CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHUCK HOWARD, EDDY ARNOLD, JAMES PIERPONT
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