The Happiest Christmas Tree
Nat King Cole & Dean Martin Lyrics

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With a hey and a hee and a hoo hoo
With a hee and a hoo and a hah hah
With a hoo and a hah and a hee hee

I'm the happiest Christmas tree
Hoo hoo hoo, hee hee hee
Someone came and they found me
And took me home with them

Oh, I'm the happiest Christmas tree
Hoo hoo hoo, hee hee hee
Look how pretty they dressed me
Oh, lucky, lucky me

I got shiny bells that jingle
And tiny lights that tingle
Whenever anyone passes by
I blink my lights and I wink my eye

Oh, I'm the happiest Christmas tree
Christmas day, wait and see
I'll be laughing happily
With a hoo-hoo-hoo-hee-hee

With a hey and a hee and a hoo hoo
With a hee and a hoo and a hah hay
With a hoo and a hah and a hey hey

Oh, I'm the happiest Christmas tree
Hoo hoo hoo, hee hee hee
Someone came and they found me
And took me home with them

Oh, I'm the happiest Christmas tree
Hoo hoo hoo, hee hee hee
Look how pretty they dressed me
Oh, lucky, lucky me

I got shiny bells that jingle
And tiny lights that tingle
Whenever anyone passes by
I blink my lights and I wink my eye

Oh, I'm the happiest Christmas tree
Christmas day, wait and see
I'll be laughing happily
With a hoo-hoo-hoo-hee-hee

With a hey and a hee and a hoo hoo
With a hee and a hoo and a hah hah
With a hey and a hee and a hoo hoo
With a hee and a hoo and a hah hah
With a hey and a hee and a hoo hoo

With a hee and a hoo

With a hee and a hoo
With a hee and a hoo

Overall Meaning

The song "Happiest Christmas Tree" by Nat King Cole is a playful and upbeat tune that tells the story of a Christmas tree who is thrilled to be chosen by a family and taken home to be decorated. The tree describes itself as the happiest Christmas tree, and it is clear from the lyrics that the decorations and attention it receives from its family make it feel joyous and lucky. The tree's shiny bells jingle and its tiny lights tingle whenever someone passes by, and the tree even blinks its lights and winks its eye, adding a touch of whimsy to the song. Overall, the song captures the excitement and magic of the holiday season through the perspective of a simple, happy tree.

One interesting fact about the song is that it was actually written by Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson, who also co-wrote the classic Christmas song "Frosty the Snowman." Another fun fact is that "Happiest Christmas Tree" has been covered by several other artists, including the girl group The Beverley Sisters and the cartoon character Alvin and the Chipmunks. Additionally, the song has been used in films and TV shows such as "Arthur Christmas" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."

Line by Line Meaning

With a hey and a hee and a hoo hoo
I am so happy and excited about Christmas that I can't help but sing and make noise with joy and anticipation

With a hee and a hoo and a hah hah
I am filled with glee and merriment, laughing and singing as I prepare for the holiday season

With a hoo and a hah and a hee hee
My joy and laughter are infectious and spread to everyone around me, bringing happiness and cheer to all

I'm the happiest Christmas tree
As a symbol of the holiday season, I am filled with joy and happiness, embodying the joy and excitement of the season

Someone came and they found me
Someone saw the beauty and brilliance within me and chose me to be a part of their holiday celebrations

And took me home with them
They welcomed me into their home and their hearts, making me a cherished part of their holiday traditions

Look how pretty they dressed me
My family adorned me with beautiful decorations and lights, creating a stunning and festive display that brings joy and wonder to all who see me

Oh, lucky, lucky me
I am so grateful and fortunate to be a part of such a joyful and wonderful holiday celebration

I got shiny bells that jingle
My decorations include shiny bells that make a delightful jingling sound, adding to the joy and merriment of the season

And tiny lights that tingle
My twinkling lights create a magical and enchanting atmosphere, filling everyone with a sense of wonder and warmth

Whenever anyone passes by
As people come and go, they are greeted by the beauty and joy of my decorations, filling them with holiday spirit and cheer

I blink my lights and I wink my eye
I am a living embodiment of the holiday spirit, conveying joy and happiness with every twinkle and blink of my lights

Christmas day, wait and see
As the holiday approaches, I become even more excited and filled with anticipation, knowing that the day itself will be filled with joy and wonder

I'll be laughing happily with a hoo-hoo-hoo-hee-hee
As the celebration reaches its peak and everyone is filled with joy and merrymaking, I join in with my own laughter and excitement, spreading happiness and cheer to all

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CATHY LYNN

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