Muriel Anderson (born 1960 in Downers Grove, Illinois) is a composer and g… Read Full Bio ↴Muriel Anderson (born 1960 in Downers Grove, Illinois) is a composer and guitarist.

Widely respected as one of the world’s foremost fingerstyle guitarists and harp-guitarists, Muriel Anderson is the first woman to have won the National Fingerpicking Guitar Championship. She is host of the renowned Muriel Anderson's All Star Guitar Night® and founder of the Music for Life Alliance charity. Her music can be heard in Woody Allen’s film “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” and her “Heartstrings” recording accompanied the astronauts on the space shuttle Discovery. Touring in the USA and internationally year round, Muriel’s obvious joy of music and facility across musical genres is revered by guitarists and audiences worldwide. Her recent project is a collaboration with Germany's renowned duo, Tierra Negra.

Sleigh Ride
Muriel Anderson Lyrics

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Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing, ring-ting tingle-ing, too,
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.

We're riding in a wonderland of snow.

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.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Muriel Anderson & Jean-Felix Lalanne's "Sleigh Ride" express the joys of winter and the magic of the holiday season. The song opens with the sound of sleigh bells ringing, instantly setting the scene of a snowy day perfect for a sleigh ride. The first two lines of the song create a playful and light vibe, inviting the listener to join in on the fun.

The next verse describes a scene of friends calling out in excitement, as the falling snow creates a winter wonderland. This verse reinforces the image of a fun and carefree day, where the snow encourages adventure and togetherness. The chorus includes the sounds of horses giddy-yapping and sets a rhythmic beat that invites the listener to join in. The emphasis on the word “grand” adds a sense of joyful and enchanting enthusiasm.

Line by Line Meaning

Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing, ring-ting tingle-ing, too,
The sound of the sleigh bells ringing is delightful and getting us in the mood for the ride.

Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.
The weather is perfect for a cozy sleigh ride with the person or people we care about.

Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling "Yoo hoo"
The beautiful snow is falling and our friends are excitedly calling out to us.

Let's look at the show.
Let's enjoy the wintery landscape and all its beautiful sights together.

We're riding in a wonderland of snow.
We are experiencing the magic and wonder of a winter wonderland.

Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, let's go,
Let's get going with the excitement and energy of the sleigh ride.

Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, it's grand
The journey is grand and we can't contain our excitement any longer.

Just holding your hand.
Being close and holding hands with the one we love is all we need in this moment.

We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairy land.
As we glide along the snow, we sing a song that captures the enchantment of the winter fairy land.

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy cozy are we,
The winter chill has colored our cheeks rosy, and we are snuggled up closely, feeling comfortable and cozy together.

We're snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be.
We are snuggled up together like two close and compatible beings, just as two birds of a feather would be.

Let's take that road before us and sing a chorus or two
Let's not worry about the destination but enjoy the journey, and sing some cheerful melodies along the way.

Come on it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.
The weather is still perfect for a delightful and cozy sleigh ride with the person or people we care about.

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish

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